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Tuyet TTA, Thai NV, Thinh NT, Binh MT. Practical application of the modification in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography treated common bile duct stones in patients with Billroth II gastroenterostomy in Vietnam. Ther Adv Gastrointest Endosc 2024; 17:26317745241251713. [PMID: 38745753 PMCID: PMC11092305 DOI: 10.1177/26317745241251713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024] Open
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Objective Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in patients who have undergone Billroth II gastroenterostomy (B-II GE) has been challenging, requiring flexibility in technical approaches during execution. The study aims to assess the effectiveness of enhanced techniques in performing ERCP on this patient group in Vietnam. Method A total of 42 Vietnamese patients with B-II GE performed an ERCP using a duodenoscope or a modification of ERCP equipment (a cap-fitted regular forward-viewing endoscope) if the former failed. The effectiveness and safety of the ERCP technique were assessed, particularly in patients who underwent the forward-viewing endoscope method. Result A total of 39 out of 42 patients had the Vater's papilla identified, among whom 12 patients (30.8%) achieved successful cannulation into the bile duct using a side-viewing endoscope, significantly lower than the success rate using a forward-viewing endoscope (25/27, counted 92.6%, with p < 0.001). After successful cannulation, the rate of stone clearance, the procedural time, and the hospitalization duration of the patients were equivalent between the two methods and were not dependent on the number or size of the stones. On the other hand, post-ERCP complications in patients utilizing forward-viewing endoscopy included acute pancreatitis (22.2%), post-sphincterotomy bleeding (3.7%), septicemia (4.8%), and perforation (0%). These complications were mild and amenable to conservative endoscopic and medical management, and no mortality was observed. The rates of complications and adverse events after ERCP are comparable between the two treatment methods, even though the end-viewing endoscope is used after the failure of the side-viewing endoscope. Conclusion Alter ERCP utilizing a cap-fitted forward-viewing endoscope can be a primary choice for treating common bile duct stones in patients with a Billroth II gastric resection history because of high efficacy and acceptable complications. It requires a high level of procedural expertise that requires multiple training sessions.
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- Tran Thi Anh Tuyet
- Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 108 Military Central Hospital, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 108 Military Central Hospital, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 108 Military Central Hospital, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 108 Military Central Hospital, No. 1 Tran Hung Dao street, Hanoi, Vietnam
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Fujita N, Yasuda I, Endo I, Isayama H, Iwashita T, Ueki T, Uemura K, Umezawa A, Katanuma A, Katayose Y, Suzuki Y, Shoda J, Tsuyuguchi T, Wakai T, Inui K, Unno M, Takeyama Y, Itoi T, Koike K, Mochida S. Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for cholelithiasis 2021. J Gastroenterol 2023; 58:801-833. [PMID: 37452855 PMCID: PMC10423145 DOI: 10.1007/s00535-023-02014-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 06/21/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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The Japanese Society of Gastroenterology first published evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for cholelithiasis in 2010, followed by a revision in 2016. Currently, the revised third edition was published to reflect recent evidence on the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of cholelithiasis conforming to the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) system. Following this revision, the present English version of the guidelines was updated and published herein. The clinical questions (CQ) in the previous version were reviewed and rearranged into three newly divided categories: background questions (BQ) dealing with basic background knowledge, CQ, and future research questions (FRQ), which refer to issues that require further accumulation of evidence. Finally, 52 questions (29 BQs, 19 CQs, and 4 FRQs) were adopted to cover the epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, complications, and prognosis. Based on a literature search using MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, and Igaku Chuo Zasshi databases for the period between 1983 and August 2019, along with a manual search of new information reported over the past 5 years, the level of evidence was evaluated for each CQ. The strengths of recommendations were determined using the Delphi method by the committee members considering the body of evidence, including benefits and harms, patient preference, and cost-benefit balance. A comprehensive flowchart was prepared for the diagnosis and treatment of gallbladder stones, common bile duct stones, and intrahepatic stones, respectively. The current revised guidelines are expected to be of great assistance to gastroenterologists and general physicians in making decisions on contemporary clinical management for cholelithiasis patients.
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- Naotaka Fujita
- Guidelines Committee for Creating and Evaluating the "Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines for Cholelithiasis'', The Japanese Society of Gastroenterology, 6F Shimbashi i-MARK Building, 2-6-2 Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0004, Japan.
- Miyagi Medical Check-up Plaza, 1-6-9 Oroshi-machi, Wakabayashi-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, 984-0015, Japan.
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- Guidelines Committee for Creating and Evaluating the "Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines for Cholelithiasis'', The Japanese Society of Gastroenterology, 6F Shimbashi i-MARK Building, 2-6-2 Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0004, Japan
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- Guidelines Committee for Creating and Evaluating the "Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines for Cholelithiasis'', The Japanese Society of Gastroenterology, 6F Shimbashi i-MARK Building, 2-6-2 Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0004, Japan
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- Guidelines Committee for Creating and Evaluating the "Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines for Cholelithiasis'', The Japanese Society of Gastroenterology, 6F Shimbashi i-MARK Building, 2-6-2 Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0004, Japan
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- Guidelines Committee for Creating and Evaluating the "Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines for Cholelithiasis'', The Japanese Society of Gastroenterology, 6F Shimbashi i-MARK Building, 2-6-2 Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0004, Japan
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- Guidelines Committee for Creating and Evaluating the "Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines for Cholelithiasis'', The Japanese Society of Gastroenterology, 6F Shimbashi i-MARK Building, 2-6-2 Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0004, Japan
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- Guidelines Committee for Creating and Evaluating the "Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines for Cholelithiasis'', The Japanese Society of Gastroenterology, 6F Shimbashi i-MARK Building, 2-6-2 Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0004, Japan
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- Guidelines Committee for Creating and Evaluating the "Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines for Cholelithiasis'', The Japanese Society of Gastroenterology, 6F Shimbashi i-MARK Building, 2-6-2 Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0004, Japan
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- Guidelines Committee for Creating and Evaluating the "Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines for Cholelithiasis'', The Japanese Society of Gastroenterology, 6F Shimbashi i-MARK Building, 2-6-2 Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0004, Japan
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- Guidelines Committee for Creating and Evaluating the "Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines for Cholelithiasis'', The Japanese Society of Gastroenterology, 6F Shimbashi i-MARK Building, 2-6-2 Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0004, Japan
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- Guidelines Committee for Creating and Evaluating the "Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines for Cholelithiasis'', The Japanese Society of Gastroenterology, 6F Shimbashi i-MARK Building, 2-6-2 Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0004, Japan
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- Guidelines Committee for Creating and Evaluating the "Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines for Cholelithiasis'', The Japanese Society of Gastroenterology, 6F Shimbashi i-MARK Building, 2-6-2 Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0004, Japan
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- Guidelines Committee for Creating and Evaluating the "Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines for Cholelithiasis'', The Japanese Society of Gastroenterology, 6F Shimbashi i-MARK Building, 2-6-2 Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0004, Japan
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- Guidelines Committee for Creating and Evaluating the "Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines for Cholelithiasis'', The Japanese Society of Gastroenterology, 6F Shimbashi i-MARK Building, 2-6-2 Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0004, Japan
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- Guidelines Committee for Creating and Evaluating the "Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines for Cholelithiasis'', The Japanese Society of Gastroenterology, 6F Shimbashi i-MARK Building, 2-6-2 Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0004, Japan
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- Guidelines Committee for Creating and Evaluating the "Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines for Cholelithiasis'', The Japanese Society of Gastroenterology, 6F Shimbashi i-MARK Building, 2-6-2 Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0004, Japan
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- Guidelines Committee for Creating and Evaluating the "Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines for Cholelithiasis'', The Japanese Society of Gastroenterology, 6F Shimbashi i-MARK Building, 2-6-2 Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0004, Japan
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- Guidelines Committee for Creating and Evaluating the "Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines for Cholelithiasis'', The Japanese Society of Gastroenterology, 6F Shimbashi i-MARK Building, 2-6-2 Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0004, Japan
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- Guidelines Committee for Creating and Evaluating the "Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines for Cholelithiasis'', The Japanese Society of Gastroenterology, 6F Shimbashi i-MARK Building, 2-6-2 Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0004, Japan
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- Guidelines Committee for Creating and Evaluating the "Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines for Cholelithiasis'', The Japanese Society of Gastroenterology, 6F Shimbashi i-MARK Building, 2-6-2 Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0004, Japan
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Zhu F, Guan Y, Wang J. Efficacy and safety of the rotatable sphincterotome during ERCP in patients with prior Billroth II gastrectomy (with videos). Surg Endosc 2021; 35:4849-4856. [PMID: 33733322 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-021-08417-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2020] [Accepted: 02/23/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Selective biliary cannulation (SBC) is currently accepted as the first challenge of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), especially in patients with altered anatomy such as Billroth II gastrectomy. A rotatable sphincterotome (RS) might be considered useful for guiding the directional axis of SBC. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of RS for biliary cannulation in patients with prior Billroth II gastrectomy. METHODS This is a retrospective cohort study conducted to compare the efficacy and safety between RS (RS group) and conventional sphincterotome of pulling arciform knife (PAF, PAF group). The success rate of SBC and endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST) were evaluated in both the groups. Moreover, the outcomes of the procedure and adverse events were also compared between the two groups. RESULTS Eighty-six consecutive prior Billroth II gastrectomy patients who underwent ERCP with RS or PAF during the study period were enrolled. After excluding 7 patients, there were 41 patients in the RS group and 38 in the PAF group. The baseline characteristics were similar in both the groups. There was no significant difference in the clinical success rates of SBC in RS group (95.12%) versus PAF group (84.21%), (P = 0.1082). Successful SBC within 5 min was 87.80% in RS group and 23.68% in PAF group (P < 0.0001). The success rate of EST was 89.74% in RS group and 28.13% in PAF group (P < 0.0001). The incidence of post-ERCP pancreatitis (PEP) showed significant differences between RS (2.44%) and PAF groups (21.05%; P = 0.0061). CONCLUSIONS Although RS has comparable success rates of SBC over PAF in patients with prior Billroth II gastrectomy, RS has facilitated the procedure by increasing the success rate of EST and SBC within 5 min, and the incidence of PEP was lowered as well.
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- Feng Zhu
- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, No. 150 Jimo Road, Pudong New District, Shanghai, 200120, China.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, No. 150 Jimo Road, Pudong New District, Shanghai, 200120, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, No. 150 Jimo Road, Pudong New District, Shanghai, 200120, China
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Sugimoto M, Takagi T, Suzuki R, Konno N, Asama H, Sato Y, Irie H, Watanabe K, Nakamura J, Kikuchi H, Takasumi M, Hashimoto M, Kato T, Hikichi T, Ohira H. Which scope is appropriate for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography after Billroth II reconstruction: An esophagogastroduodenoscope or a colonoscope? World J Gastrointest Endosc 2020; 12:220-230. [PMID: 32879657 PMCID: PMC7443825 DOI: 10.4253/wjge.v12.i8.220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2020] [Revised: 05/19/2020] [Accepted: 07/19/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Recently, with the advent of more advanced devices and endoscopic techniques, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in Billroth II (B-II) patients has been increasingly performed. However, the procedures are difficult, and the techniques and strategies have not been defined. AIM To reveal the appropriate scope for ERCP in B-II patients. METHODS Sixty ERCP procedures were performed on B-II patients between June 2005 and May 2018 at Fukushima Medical University Hospital, and in 44 cases, this was the first ERCP procedure performed by esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGDS) or colonoscopy (CS) after B-II gastrectomy. These cases were divided into two groups: 17 cases of ERCP performed by EGDS (EGDS group) and 27 cases of ERCP performed by CS (CS group). The patient characteristics and ERCP procedures were compared between the EGDS and CS groups. RESULTS The procedural time was significantly shorter in the EGDS group than in the CS group [median (range): 60 (20-100) vs 90 (40-128) min, P value < 0.01]. CS was an independent factor of a longer ERCP procedural time according to the univariate and multivariate analyses (odds ratio: 3.97, 95%CI: 1.05-15.0, P value = 0.04). CONCLUSION Compared to CS, EGDS shortened the procedural time of ERCP in B-II patients.
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- Mitsuru Sugimoto
- Department of Gastroenterology, School of Medicine, Fukushima Medical University, Fukushima 9601247, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, School of Medicine, Fukushima Medical University, Fukushima 9601247, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, School of Medicine, Fukushima Medical University, Fukushima 9601247, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, School of Medicine, Fukushima Medical University, Fukushima 9601247, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, School of Medicine, Fukushima Medical University, Fukushima 9601247, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, School of Medicine, Fukushima Medical University, Fukushima 9601247, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, School of Medicine, Fukushima Medical University, Fukushima 9601247, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, School of Medicine, Fukushima Medical University, Fukushima 9601247, Japan
- Department of Endoscopy, Fukushima Medical University Hospital, Fukushima 9601247, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, School of Medicine, Fukushima Medical University, Fukushima 9601247, Japan
- Department of Endoscopy, Fukushima Medical University Hospital, Fukushima 9601247, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, School of Medicine, Fukushima Medical University, Fukushima 9601247, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, School of Medicine, Fukushima Medical University, Fukushima 9601247, Japan
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- Department of Endoscopy, Fukushima Medical University Hospital, Fukushima 9601247, Japan
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- Department of Endoscopy, Fukushima Medical University Hospital, Fukushima 9601247, Japan
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- Department of Endoscopy, Fukushima Medical University Hospital, Fukushima 9601247, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, School of Medicine, Fukushima Medical University, Fukushima 9601247, Japan
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Caglar E, Atasoy D, Tozlu M, Altınkaya E, Dogan S, Senturk H. Experience of the Endoscopists Matters in Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography in Billroth II Gastrectomy Patients. Clin Endosc 2019; 53:82-89. [PMID: 31476843 PMCID: PMC7003014 DOI: 10.5946/ce.2019.073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2019] [Accepted: 07/23/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Background/Aims Altered anatomy is a challenge in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for patients with Billroth II anastomosis. In this study, we investigated the overall success and role of endoscopist experience.
Methods Data of patients who underwent ERCP between 2014 and 2018 after a previous Billroth II operation were retrieved retrospectively from 2 tertiary ERCP centers. The procedures were performed by 2 endoscopists with different levels of experience. Clinical success was defined as extraction of the stone, placement of a stent through a malignant stricture, and clinical and laboratory improvements in patients.
Result Seventy-five patients were included. The technical success rate was 83% for the experienced endoscopist and 75% for the inexperienced endoscopist (p=0.46). The mean (±standard deviation) procedure time was 23.8±5.7 min for the experienced endoscopist and 40.68±6.07 min for the inexperienced endoscopist (p<0.001). In total, 3 perforations (4%) were found. The rate of afferent loop perforation was 6.25% (1/16) for the inexperienced endoscopist and 0% (0/59) for the experienced endoscopist (p=0.053).
Conclusions ERCP in patients who had undergone Billroth II gastrectomy was time consuming for the inexperienced endoscopist who should beware of the unique adverse events related to ERCP in patients with altered anatomy.
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- Erkan Caglar
- Department of Gastroenterology, Kayseri Training and Education Hospital, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, İstinye University, Gaziosmanpasa Medical Park Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Sakarya University Medical Faculty, Sakarya, Turkey
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Kayseri Training and Education Hospital, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Kayseri Training and Education Hospital, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Faculty of Medicine, Bezmialem University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Park TY, Song TJ. Recent advances in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in Billroth II gastrectomy patients: A systematic review. World J Gastroenterol 2019; 25:3091-3107. [PMID: 31293344 PMCID: PMC6603814 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v25.i24.3091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2019] [Revised: 05/03/2019] [Accepted: 06/01/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in patients with Billroth II gastrectomy has been considered a challenging procedure due to the surgically altered gastrointestinal anatomy. However, there has been a paucity of comparative studies regarding ERCP in Billroth II gastrectomy cases because of procedure-related morbidity and mortality and practical and ethical limitations. This systematic and comprehensive review was performed to obtain a recent perspective on ERCP in Billroth II gastrectomy patients.
AIM To systematically review the literature regarding ERCP in Billroth II gastrectomy patients.
METHODS A systematic review was performed on the literature published between May 1975 and January 2019. The following electronic databases were searched: PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library. The outcomes of successful afferent loop intubation and successful selective cannulation and occurrence of adverse events were assessed.
RESULTS A total of 43 studies involving 2669 patients were included. The study designs were 36 (83.7%) retrospective cohort studies, 4 (9.3%) retrospective comparative studies, 2 (4.7%) prospective comparative studies, and 1 (2.3%) prospective cohort study. Of a total of 2669 patients, there were 1432 cases (55.6%) of side-viewing endoscopy, 664 (25.8%) cases of forward-viewing endoscopy, 171 (6.6%) cases of balloon-assisted enteroscopy, 169 (6.6%) cases of anterior oblique-viewing endoscopy, 64 (2.5%) cases of dual-lumen endoscopy, 31 (1.2%) cases of colonoscopy, and 14 (0.5%) cases of multiple bending endoscopy. The overall success rate of afferent loop intubation was 91.3% (2437/2669), and the overall success rate of selective cannulation was 87.9% (2346/2437). A total of 195 cases (7.3%) of adverse events occurred. The success rates of afferent loop intubation and the selective cannulation rate for each type of endoscopy were as follows: side-viewing endoscopy 98.2% and 95.3%; forward-viewing endoscopy 97.4% and 95.2%; balloon-assisted enteroscopy 95.4% and 97.5%; oblique-viewing endoscopy 94.1% and 97.5%; and dual-lumen endoscopy 82.8% and 100%, respectively. The rate of bowel perforation was slightly higher in side-viewing endoscopy (3.6%) and balloon-assisted enteroscopy (4.1%) compared with forward-viewing endoscopy (1.7%) and anterior oblique-viewing endoscopy (1.2%). Mortality only occurred in side-viewing endoscopy (n = 9, 0.6%).
CONCLUSION The performance of ERCP in the Billroth II gastrectomy population has been improving with choice of various type of endoscope and sphincter management. More comparative studies are needed to determine the optimal strategy to perform safe and effective ERCP in Billroth II gastrectomy patients.
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- Tae Young Park
- Department of Internal Medicine, Inje University Seoul Paik Hospital, Seoul 04551, South Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul 138-736, South Korea
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The Feasibility of Conventional Forward-viewing Endoscope for Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography in Patients With Altered Gastrointestinal Anatomy. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech 2019; 29:216-219. [PMID: 30720694 DOI: 10.1097/sle.0000000000000636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) has been commonly used for biliopancreatic diseases of patients with normal gastrointestinal (GI) anatomy with a success rate of >90%. However, this procedure may also be necessary in patients with altered GI anatomy such as Billroth II or Roux-en-Y reconstructions. Performing ERCP in these patients may pose extreme technical challenges, and increase the risk of complications. The aim of this study was to analyze the feasibility of ERCP using forward-viewing endoscopy in patients with altered GI anatomy. MATERIALS AND METHODS Twenty-three patients with previous gastric resections and GI anastomosis, who underwent ERCP between 2012 and 2017, were included in this retrospective study. The major indication for ERCP was choledocholithiasis in 19 patients, and the others were acute cholangitis, sphincter Oddi dysfunction, and biliary pancreatitis. The sedation was induced using a combination of midazolam and propofol, and all procedures were performed using a forward-viewing endoscope. RESULTS Among the 23 patients, 14 were male individuals and 9 were female individuals, with an average age of 62 (range: 58 to 73) years. The median procedure time was 24 (range: 19 to 43) minutes. The success rate of bile duct cannulation was 91.3% (21/23 patients) and that of stone extirpation was 89.4% (17/19 patients with choledocholithiasis). Plastic stents were placed in the 2 patients in whom stone extirpation was not successfully performed. ERCP was repeated in these patients 8 weeks after the initial approach, and stone extraction procedures were successfully completed. The only procedure-related complication was edematous pancreatitis, which was observed in 1 patient (4.7%). The mean length of hospitalization was 2 (range: 1 to 5) days. CONCLUSIONS Forward-viewing endoscopes can be effectively used in patients with altered GI anatomy by facilitating the access to the papilla and bile duct cannulation without increasing the incidence of complications.
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Self-expandable metal stents for choledocholithiasis in Billroth II gastrectomy patients. Hepatobiliary Pancreat Dis Int 2018; 17:546-552. [PMID: 30126827 DOI: 10.1016/j.hbpd.2018.08.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2018] [Accepted: 07/26/2018] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Efficient ampullary intervention is essential for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in patients with a prior Billroth II gastrectomy. We retrospectively evaluated the safety and effectiveness of ampullary intervention using fully covered self-expandable metal stents (FCSEMSs) for the management of common bile duct (CBD) stones in a subset of patients with a history of Billroth II gastrectomy. METHODS This retrospective analysis involved patients with a prior Billroth II gastrectomy who underwent ampullary intervention with FCSEMSs for the management of CBD stones. The factors associated with FCSEMSs placement, treatment success, and procedural complications were analyzed. RESULTS A group of 15 patients (10 males; median age, 78 years) underwent biliary metal stent placement for high degree of CBD angulation (6), small or flat papilla with unclear margin (5), current use of double antiplatelet agents or an anticoagulant (2), unwanted instrumentation of the cystic duct (1), and insecure position of the scope (1). Ampullary intervention with FCSEMSs was successful in all patients. After dilating the ampulla of Vater and building a durable conduit with FCSEMSs immediately, CBD stones were removed successfully from all patients in a single session. A mild post-ERCP pancreatitis occurred in one patient, who recovered without complications. CONCLUSION Ampullary intervention with FCSEMSs is safe and effective for the management of CBD stones in a subset of patients with a history of Billroth II gastrectomy.
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Kuwatani M, Kubota Y, Kawahata S, Kubo K, Kawakubo K, Kawakami H, Sakamoto N. Combined use of a two-channel endoscope and a flexible tip catheter for difficult biliary cannulation. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GASTROINTESTINAL INTERVENTION 2018. [DOI: 10.18528/gii160024] [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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- Masaki Kuwatani
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hokkaido University Hospital, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hokkaido University Hospital, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hokkaido University Hospital, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hokkaido University Hospital, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hokkaido University Hospital, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hokkaido University Hospital, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hokkaido University Hospital, Sapporo, Japan
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Ryozawa S, Yasuda I. Current strategies for the endoscopic management of difficult-to-treat bile duct stones in Japan. Dig Endosc 2018; 30 Suppl 1:54-58. [PMID: 29658641 DOI: 10.1111/den.13020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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- Shomei Ryozawa
- Department of Gastroenterology, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Hidaka, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Teikyo University Mizonokuchi Hospital, Kawasaki, Japan
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Nakai Y, Kogure H, Yamada A, Isayama H, Koike K. Endoscopic management of bile duct stones in patients with surgically altered anatomy. Dig Endosc 2018; 30 Suppl 1:67-74. [PMID: 29658650 DOI: 10.1111/den.13022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2017] [Accepted: 01/11/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Bile duct stones in patients with surgically altered anatomy still pose a challenge to endoscopists. For successful endoscopic management of bile duct stones, there are multiple hurdles: Intubation to the afferent limb, biliary cannulation, ampullary intervention and stone extraction. The major advancement in this area is the development of dedicated device-assisted endoscopes for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). In patients with Billroth II reconstruction, a high technical success rate is reported using a duodenoscope but can be complicated by a potentially high perforation rate. In patients with Roux-en-Y reconstruction, device-assisted ERCP shows high technical success and low adverse event rates. Meanwhile, endoscopic papillary large balloon dilation enables safe and effective stone extraction with less use of endoscopic mechanical lithotripsy in patients with a dilated distal bile duct, but intraductal lithotripsy is sometimes necessary for management of very large bile duct stones. In cases with difficult stones, alternative approaches such as laparoscopy-assisted ERCP and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided intervention are increasingly reported with preliminary but promising results. However, comparative studies are still lacking in this area and prospective randomized controlled trials are warranted in terms of safety, efficacy and cost-effectiveness.
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- Yousuke Nakai
- Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.,Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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Ryozawa S, Itoi T, Katanuma A, Okabe Y, Kato H, Horaguchi J, Fujita N, Yasuda K, Tsuyuguchi T, Fujimoto K. Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society guidelines for endoscopic sphincterotomy. Dig Endosc 2018; 30:149-173. [PMID: 29247546 DOI: 10.1111/den.13001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2017] [Accepted: 12/10/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society (JGES) has recently compiled guidelines for endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST) using evidence-based methods. Content regarding actual clinical practice, including detailed endoscopic procedures, instruments, device types and usage, has already been published by the JGES postgraduate education committee in May 2015 and, thus, in these guidelines we avoided duplicating such content as much as possible. The guidelines do not address pancreatic sphincterotomy, endoscopic papillary balloon dilation (EPBD), and endoscopic papillary large balloon dilation (EPLBD). The guidelines for EPLBD are planned to be developed separately. The evidence level in this field is often low and, in many instances, strong recommendation has to be determined on the basis of expert consensus. At this point in time, the guidelines are divided into six items including indications, techniques, specific cases, adverse events, outcomes, and postoperative follow up.
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- Shomei Ryozawa
- Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society, Tokyo, Japan
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- Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society, Tokyo, Japan
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- Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society, Tokyo, Japan
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- Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society, Tokyo, Japan
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- Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society, Tokyo, Japan
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- Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society, Tokyo, Japan
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- Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society, Tokyo, Japan
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Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for cholelithiasis 2016. J Gastroenterol 2017; 52:276-300. [PMID: 27942871 DOI: 10.1007/s00535-016-1289-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 147] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2016] [Accepted: 11/14/2016] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Cholelithiasis is one of the commonest diseases in gastroenterology. Remarkable improvements in therapeutic modalities for cholelithiasis and its complications are evident. The Japanese Society of Gastroenterology has revised the evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for cholelithiasis. Forty-three clinical questions, for four categories-epidemiology and pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatments, and prognosis and complications-were selected, and a literature search was performed for the clinical questions with use of the MEDLINE, Cochrane, and Igaku Chuo Zasshi databases for the period between 1983 and June 2012. The guidelines were developed with use of the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) system. This article preferentially describes the clinical management of cholelithiasis and its complications. Following description of the diagnosis performed stepwise through imaging modalities, treatments of cholecystolithiasis, choledocholithiasis, and hepatolithiasis are introduced along with a flowchart. Since there have been remarkable improvements in endoscopic treatments and surgical techniques, the guidelines ensure flexibility in choices according to the actual clinical environment. The revised clinical practice guidelines are appropriate for use by clinicians in their daily practice.
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Outcomes of ERCP in Billroth II gastrectomy patients. Gastrointest Endosc 2016; 83:1193-201. [PMID: 26546981 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2015.10.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2015] [Accepted: 10/25/2015] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS ERCP is a difficult procedure to perform in Billroth II gastrectomy patients because of altered anatomy. We investigated the outcomes and risk factors for adverse events with ERCP using a cap-fitted forward-viewing endoscope with endoscopic papillary balloon dilation (EPBD) in Billroth II gastrectomy patients. METHODS The records for Billroth II gastrectomy patients who underwent ERCP using a cap-fitted forward-viewing endoscope with EPBD at 5 institutions between August 2008 and April 2014 were retrospectively reviewed. The outcomes and risk factors for adverse events resulting from this treatment were analyzed. RESULTS In total, 165 patients were identified. ERCP was technically successful in 144 patients (87.3%) and clinically successful in 141 patients (85.5%). Adverse events occurred in 38 patients (23.0%): perforation in 3 cases (1.8%), pancreatitis in 13 cases (7.9%), and asymptomatic hyperamylasemia in 22 patients (13.3%). In univariate analysis, ≥2 ERCP sessions, periampullary diverticulum, and common bile duct (CBD) stone size ≥ 12 mm were found to be associated with ERCP-related adverse events. In multivariate analysis, ≥2 ERCP sessions (odds ratio [OR], 4.762; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.472-15.402; P = .009) and a CBD stone size ≥ 12 mm (OR, 3.213; 95% CI, 1.140-9.057; P = .027) were significant. CONCLUSIONS ERCP using a cap-fitted forward-viewing endoscope with EPBD is feasible in Billroth II gastrectomy patients. In patients with ≥2 ERCP sessions or a CBD stone size ≥ 12 mm, special attention should be paid to the possible occurrence of significant adverse events.
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Yoon H, Kwon CI, Jeong S, Lee TH, Han JH, Song TJ, Hwang JC, Kim DJ. Clinical Significance of Biliary Dilatation and Cholelithiasis after Subtotal Gastrectomy. THE KOREAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY 2016; 66:33-40. [PMID: 26194127 DOI: 10.4166/kjg.2015.66.1.33] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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BACKGROUND/AIMS The well-organized study to support that increased cholelithiasis and bile duct dilatation can occur after gastrectomy has not been reported. The aim of this study was to determine the incidence of cholelithiasis and the degree of common bile duct (CBD) dilatation in patients undergoing subtotal gastrectomy, compared to those undergoing endoscopic treatment for gastric cancer. METHODS Patients who diagnosed with gastric cancer and received treatment at six academic referral centers were investigated for the incidence and time of cholelithiasis and the degree of CBD dilatation after treatment by analysis of 5-year follow-up CTs. The operation group underwent subtotal gastrectomy without vagotomy, while in the control group endoscopic treatment was administered for gastric cancer. RESULTS A total of 802 patients were enrolled in 5-year analysis (735 patients in the operation group and 67 patients in the control group). Cholelithiasis occurred in 47 patients (6.39%) in the operation group and 3 patients (4.48%) in the control group (p=0.7909). The incidences of cholelithiasis were 4.28% in Billoth-I and 7.89% in Billoth-II (p=0.0487). The diameter of proximal CBD and distal CBD increased by 1.11 mm and 1.41 mm, respectively, in the operation group, compared to 0.4 mm and 0.38 mm, respectively, in the control group (p0.05). Patients with increased CBD dilatation more than 5 mm showed statistically significant increases in alkaline phosphatase and gamma-glutamyltransferase. CONCLUSIONS The incidence of cholelithiasis was not increased due to subtotal gastrectomy without vagotomy, but the incidence was higher after Billoth-II compared to Billoth-I. In addition, significant change in the CBD diameter was observed after subtotal gastrectomy.
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- Harry Yoon
- Digestive Disease Center, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University, Seongnam, Korea
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- Digestive Disease Center, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Inha University School of Medicine, Incheon, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Cheonan Hospital, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Cheonan, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chungbuk National University College of Medicine, Cheongju, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital, Ilsan, Korea
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University, Seongnam, Korea
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Ki HS, Park CH, Jun CH, Park SY, Kim HS, Choi SK, Rew JS. Feasibility of cap-assisted endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in patients with altered gastrointestinal anatomy. Gut Liver 2015; 9:109-12. [PMID: 25167794 PMCID: PMC4282850 DOI: 10.5009/gnl13447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Background/Aims Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is technically challenging in patients with altered gastrointestinal (GI) anatomy. We evaluated the feasibility of cap-assisted ERCP in patients with altered GI anatomy. Methods The outcome of ERCP procedures (n=136) was analyzed in 78 patients with Billroth II (B-II) gastrectomy (n=72), Roux-en-Y total gastrectomy (n=4), and hepaticoduodenostomy (n=2). The intubation rate for reaching the papilla of Vater (POV), deep biliary cannulation rate, therapeutic interventions and procedure-related complications were analyzed. All of the procedures were conducted using a cap-fitted forward-viewing endoscope. Results The rate of access to the POV was 97.1% (132/136). In cases with successful access, selective biliary cannulation was achieved in 98.5% (130/132) of the patients. The successful biliary cannulation rates were 100% (125/125) for B-II gastrectomy, 50% (2/4) for Roux-en-Y gastrectomy and 100% (3/3) for hepaticoduodenostomy. After selective biliary cannulation, therapeutic interventions, including stone extraction (n=57), sphincterotomy (n=54), stent placement (n=37), nasobiliary drainage (n=20), endoscopic papillary balloon dilatation (n=7) and mechanical lithotripsy (n=15), were performed successfully. The procedure-related complication rate was 8.8% (12/136), including immediate bleeding (5.9%, 8/136), pancreatitis (2.2%, 3/136), and perforation (0.7%, 1/136). There were no procedure-related deaths. Conclusions Cap-assisted ERCP is efficient and safe in patients with altered GI anatomy.
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- Ho Seok Ki
- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Korea
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Hatanaka H, Yano T, Tamada K. Tips and tricks of double-balloon endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (with video). JOURNAL OF HEPATO-BILIARY-PANCREATIC SCIENCES 2015; 22:E28-34. [DOI: 10.1002/jhbp.218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2014] [Accepted: 12/19/2014] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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- Hisashi Hatanaka
- Department of Gastroenterology; Jichi Medical University; 3311-1 Yakushiji Shimotsuke Tochigi 329-0498 Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology; Jichi Medical University; 3311-1 Yakushiji Shimotsuke Tochigi 329-0498 Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology; Jichi Medical University; 3311-1 Yakushiji Shimotsuke Tochigi 329-0498 Japan
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Nakahara K, Okuse C, Suetani K, Morita R, Michikawa Y, Ozawa SI, Hosoya K, Nomoto M, Kobayashi S, Otsubo T, Itoh F. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiography using an anterior oblique-viewing endoscope in patients with altered gastrointestinal anatomy. Dig Dis Sci 2015; 60:944-50. [PMID: 25326113 PMCID: PMC4408371 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-014-3386-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2014] [Accepted: 10/03/2014] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is technically more challenging in patients who have undergone gastrointestinal (GI) reconstruction. AIMS The aim of this study was to evaluate the utility of the anterior oblique-viewing endoscope (AOE) for ERCP in patients with a retained major duodenal papilla after GI reconstruction. METHODS This was a retrospective study involving 40 patients (50 procedures) with a retained papilla after GI reconstruction who underwent ERCP using AOE. Reconstruction consisted of Billroth II gastrectomy (BII) in 25 patients (30 procedures) and Roux-en-Y anastomosis (RY) in 15 patients (20 procedures). In RY cases, the long single-balloon enteroscope (LSBE) was exchanged with AOE after reaching the papilla. RESULTS The overall rate of reaching the papilla using AOE was 90.0 % (45/50) [BII; 86.7 % (26/30), RY; 95.0 % (19/20)]. The overall rate of biliary cannulation was 97.8 % (44/45) [BII; 100 % (26/26), RY; 94.7 % (18/19)], and the rate of biliary cannulation for intact papilla was 96.6 % (28/29) [BII; 100 % (14/14), RY; 93.3 % (14/15)]. Treatment success rate in cases of successful biliary cannulation was 97.7 % (43/44) [BII; 100 % (26/26), RY; 94.4 % (17/18)]. The rate of adverse events was 6.0 % (3/50) [BII; 3.3 % (1/30), RY; 10.0 % (2/20)], with mild pancreatitis occurring in 3 cases. CONCLUSIONS High biliary cannulation and treatment rates can be achieved during ERCP using AOE in altered GI anatomy cases with a retained papilla, as long as the papilla can be reached. In RY cases, exchanging AOE with LSBE is useful after reaching the papilla.
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- Kazunari Nakahara
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, School of Medicine, St. Marianna University, 2-16-1, Sugao, Miyamae-ku, Kawasaki, 216-8511 Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, School of Medicine, St. Marianna University, 2-16-1, Sugao, Miyamae-ku, Kawasaki, 216-8511 Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, School of Medicine, St. Marianna University, 2-16-1, Sugao, Miyamae-ku, Kawasaki, 216-8511 Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, School of Medicine, St. Marianna University, 2-16-1, Sugao, Miyamae-ku, Kawasaki, 216-8511 Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, School of Medicine, St. Marianna University, 2-16-1, Sugao, Miyamae-ku, Kawasaki, 216-8511 Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, School of Medicine, St. Marianna University, 2-16-1, Sugao, Miyamae-ku, Kawasaki, 216-8511 Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, School of Medicine, St. Marianna University, 2-16-1, Sugao, Miyamae-ku, Kawasaki, 216-8511 Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, School of Medicine, St. Marianna University, 2-16-1, Sugao, Miyamae-ku, Kawasaki, 216-8511 Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological and General Surgery, School of Medicine, St. Marianna University, 2-16-1, Sugao, Miyamae-ku, Kawasaki, 216-8511 Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological and General Surgery, School of Medicine, St. Marianna University, 2-16-1, Sugao, Miyamae-ku, Kawasaki, 216-8511 Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, School of Medicine, St. Marianna University, 2-16-1, Sugao, Miyamae-ku, Kawasaki, 216-8511 Japan
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Tsutsumi K, Kato H, Muro S, Yamamoto N, Noma Y, Horiguchi S, Harada R, Okada H, Yamamoto K. ERCP using a short double-balloon enteroscope in patients with prior pancreatoduodenectomy: higher maneuverability supplied by the efferent-limb route. Surg Endosc 2014; 29:1944-51. [PMID: 25303911 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-014-3889-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2014] [Accepted: 09/08/2014] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND In endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for patients who have undergone a pancreatoduodenectomy (PD) with a Braun anastomosis, two different approaches are available: the afferent-limb route and the efferent-limb route. This study was to clarify the usefulness of a short double-balloon enteroscope (DBE) in ERCP for prior-PD patients, and to reveal which route was optimal for ERCP. METHODS Seventy-two consecutive patients with a prior PD underwent diagnostic or therapeutic ERCP using the DBE. This retrospective study evaluated the outcome of the ERCP and assessed the shape of the DBE by fluoroscopic imaging to compare the maneuverability of the two routes. RESULTS In 71 patients (99%) the bilioenteric anastomosis was reached and cholangiography was performed. Treatment was required in 59 patients (83%) and was performed successfully in all. Complications occurred in two patients (3%) with cholangitis. In three patients, the afferent-limb route had to be changed to the efferent-limb route in the procedure. A gentler arc-shaped angulation of the DBE was induced using the efferent-limb route compared to the afferent-limb route (128° (n = 42) vs. 113° (n = 15); p = 0.037), and that was also revealed in 11 patients (15%) who underwent repeated ERCP by each route (123° vs. 96°; p = 0.003). CONCLUSIONS The short DBE facilitates ERCP in prior-PD patients. Particularly, ERCP using the efferent-limb route can achieve a maneuverable procedure without unnecessary stress, such as scope insertion to the sharp-angled afferent limb and the handling of various accessories through the narrow scope channel with a sense of resistance.
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- Koichiro Tsutsumi
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University, 2-5-1 Shikata-cho, Kita-ku, Okayama, 700-8558, Japan,
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Okabe Y, Ishida Y, Kuraoka K, Ushijima T, Tsuruta O. Endoscopic bile duct and/or pancreatic duct cannulation technique for patients with surgically altered gastrointestinal anatomy. Dig Endosc 2014; 26 Suppl 2:122-6. [PMID: 24750161 DOI: 10.1111/den.12274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2013] [Accepted: 01/29/2014] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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There are two major hurdles to carrying out endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in patients with altered gastrointestinal anatomy (Billroth II gastrectomy [B-II], Roux-en-Y anastomosis [R-Y] etc.), post-pancreatoduodenectomy or post-choledochojejunostomy. These are: (i) the endoscopic approach to the afferent loop, blind end, and the site of bilio-pancreatic anastomosis; and (ii) bile duct and/or pancreatic duct cannulation. Balloon-assisted enteroscopy (BAE) became available in recent years and is now being actively used to overcome the first hurdle and, at least, the success rate has improved. However, room for improvement still remains in regards to the second hurdle (i.e. the success rate of cannulation of the bile duct and/or pancreatic duct), and there has been a desire for the development of dedicated devices (ERCP catheters, hoods etc.) and for improvement in the functionality of the enteroscopes etc. In the present review, we explain the basic procedure for bile duct and/or pancreatic duct cannulation with conventional endoscopes and BAE, and modifications of the basic procedure.
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- Yoshinobu Okabe
- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Kurume University School of Medicine, Kurume, Japan
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Ito K, Masu K, Kanno Y, Ohira T, Noda Y. Ampullary intervention for bile duct stones in patients with surgically altered anatomy. Dig Endosc 2014; 26 Suppl 2:116-21. [PMID: 24750160 DOI: 10.1111/den.12250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2013] [Accepted: 01/12/2014] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Transpapillary endoscopic treatment is a standard technique for the treatment of bile duct stones. This technique includes biliary cannulation, ampullary interventions such as endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST) and endoscopic papillary balloon dilation (EPBD), and stone removal. In patients with Roux-en-Y anastomosis, the transpapillary approach using an ordinary scope has been challenging. A recently developed single-/double-balloon enteroscope enables therapeutic endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography to be carried out in such cases. EST using a balloon enteroscope is often difficult to carry out as a result of restriction of scope maneuverability or inadequate direction of the accessory. Although EPBD is easy to carry out for any anatomy, large or multiple stones are difficult to remove by EPBD only because of insufficient opening of Vater's papilla. Endoscopic papillary large-balloon dilation following EST is reported to be useful for the treatment of large and/or multiple stones. This technique is also useful for the treatment of bile duct stones in patients with Roux-en-Y anastomosis.
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- Kei Ito
- Department of Gastroenterology, Sendai City Medical Center, Sendai, Japan
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Obana T, Fujita N, Ito K, Noda Y, Kobayashi G, Horaguchi J, Koshita S, Kanno Y, Ogawa T, Hashimoto S, Masu K. Therapeutic endoscopic retrograde cholangiography using a single-balloon enteroscope in patients with Roux-en-Y anastomosis. Dig Endosc 2013; 25:601-7. [PMID: 23362835 DOI: 10.1111/den.12039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2012] [Accepted: 12/17/2012] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND The aim of the present study was to evaluate the usefulness of a single-balloon enteroscope (SBE) including a newly developed short SBE (SIF-Y0004) for therapeutic endoscopic retrograde cholangiography (ERC) in patients with Roux-en-Y (R-Y) anastomosis. PATIENTS AND METHODS Therapeutic ERC using a SBE was attempted in 19 cases (41 procedures) with R-Y anastomosis after gastrectomy. A standard SBE (working length of 200 cm, working channel of 2.8 mm) was used in 11 cases (Group L), and a short SBE (working length of 152 cm, working channel of 3.2 mm) was used in eight cases (Group S). RESULTS Insertion of the scope up to the major papilla was achieved in 79% (15/19) of cases. Average insertion time was 37.0 ± 13.8 min (range, 19-62 min). Bile duct cannulation rate was 79% (11/14) after exclusion of the initial case in which scope exchange was unsuccessful. Average procedure time was78.8 ± 26.9 min (18-119 min). The scheduled therapeutic procedure was completed in 67% (10/15) of the cases (53% [10/19] on an intention-to-treat basis). Cardiorespiratory suppression due to sedative agents resulting in scope withdrawal developed in one procedure (2.4%; 1/41). Although there was no significant difference in therapeutic results between the two groups, the number of procedures was smaller (1.8 ± 1.3 vs 3.6 ± 3.1; P = 0.286) in Group S than in Group L. CONCLUSIONS Therapeutic ERC using a SBE for patients with R-Y anastomosis is considered to be safe and effective. A short SBE appears to be promising for further improvement in therapeutic results.
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- Takashi Obana
- Department of Gastroenterology, Sendai City Medical Center, Sendai, Japan
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Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography Using a Dual-Lumen Endogastroscope for Patients with Billroth II Gastrectomy. Gastroenterol Res Pract 2013; 2013:146867. [PMID: 23781239 PMCID: PMC3678468 DOI: 10.1155/2013/146867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2013] [Accepted: 04/28/2013] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Objective. To evaluate the safety and efficacy of a dual-lumen forward-viewing endoscope for ERCP in patients with prior Billroth II gastrectomy. Methods. The records of 46 patients treated with ERCP by a dual-lumen forward-viewing endoscope after Billroth II gastrectomy from 2007 to 2012 were reviewed. Results. The success rate of selective cannulation was 82.6% (38/46). Of the 38 cases with successful selective cannulation, endoscopic sphincterotomy was achieved in 23 cases by placing the needle knife through the 2nd lumen, while endoscopic papillary balloon dilatation was conducted in the other 15 cases. Of the 8 failed cases of selective cannulation, 6 had failed afferent loop intubation, and 3 of these 6 patients had Braun's anastomosis. The safety and efficacy of catheter-assisted endoscopic sphincterotomy were increased by placing the needle knife through the 2nd lumen without altering the conventional endoscopic sphincterotomy procedure. Conclusions. A dual-lumen forward-viewing endoscope can be safely and effectively used to perform ERCP in patients with a Billroth II gastrectomy, except for patients with additional Braun's anastomosis.
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Lee A, Shah JN. Endoscopic approach to the bile duct in the patient with surgically altered anatomy. Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am 2013; 23:483-504. [PMID: 23540972 DOI: 10.1016/j.giec.2012.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in surgically altered anatomy can be technically challenging, because of three main problems that must be overcome: (1) endoscopically traversing the altered luminal anatomy, (2) cannulating the biliary orifice from an altered position, and (3) performing biliary interventions with available ERCP instruments. This article addresses the most common and most challenging variations in anatomy encountered by a gastroenterologist performing ERCP. It also highlights the innovations and progress that have been made in coping with these anatomic variations, with special attention paid to altered anatomy from bariatric surgery.
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- Alexander Lee
- Division of Gastroenterology, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA 94143, USA
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Zhuang M, Zhang W, Gu J, Gong W, Wang X. ERCP with retrieval balloon-assisted enterography using traditional duodenoscope in post-GI surgery patients. Gastrointest Endosc 2013; 77:315-6. [PMID: 23317697 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2012.09.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2012] [Accepted: 09/20/2012] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Zhuang M, Zhang WJ, Gu J, Liu YB, Wang XF. Retrieval-balloon-assisted enterography in post-pancreaticoduodenectomy endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. World J Gastroenterol 2012; 18:7109-7112. [PMID: 23323016 PMCID: PMC3531702 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v18.i47.7109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2012] [Accepted: 09/28/2012] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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This case reports an application of conventional duodenoscope in a post pancreaticoduodenectomy patient with the help of retrieval balloon assisted enterography. The 56-year-old woman had pancreaticoduodenectomy with Child reconstruction 9 mo ago because of pancreatic adenocarcinoma and now there are recurrent enlarged lymph nodes in the anastomotic stoma of hepaticojejunostomy. Considering the patient’s late-stage cancer, a plastic stent was then successfully placed there to drainage. The main challenge in this case was the extremely long afferent loop and blind cannulation through the anastomotic stoma of hepaticojejunostomy. Retrieval balloon assisted enterography is very helpful for duodenoscope going through the reconstructed intestinal tract and for the cannulation. After two weeks, the patient remained free of painful symptoms and free of fever. Liver function improved well. Four months after the placement of stent, the patient died of cachexia without jaundice, fever and abdominal pain according to her daughter’s statement.
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Byun JW, Kim JW, Sung SY, Jung HY, Jeon HK, Park HJ, Kim MY, Kim HS, Baik SK. Usefulness of Forward-Viewing Endoscope for Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography in Patients with Billroth II Gastrectomy. Clin Endosc 2012; 45:397-403. [PMID: 23251888 PMCID: PMC3521942 DOI: 10.5946/ce.2012.45.4.397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2011] [Revised: 03/17/2012] [Accepted: 03/29/2012] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Background/Aims Patients undergoing Billroth II (B II) gastrectomy are at higher risk of perforation during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). We assessed the success rate and safety of forward-viewing endoscopic biliary intervention in patients with B II gastrectomy. Methods A total of 2,280 ERCP procedures were performed in our institution between October 2008 and June 2011. Of these, forward-viewing endoscopic biliary intervention was performed in 46 patients (38 men and 8 women with B II gastrectomy). Wire-guided selective cannulations of the common bile duct using a standard catheter and guide wire were performed in all patients. Results The success rate of afferent loop entrance was 42 out of 46 patients (91.3%) and of biliary cannulation after the approach of the papilla was 42 out of 42 patients (100%). No serious complications were encountered, except for one case of small perforation due to endoscopic sphincterotomy site injury. Conclusions When a biliary endoscopist has less experience and patient volume is low, ERCP with a forward-viewing endoscope is preferred because of its ease and safety in all patients with prior B II gastrectomies. Also, forward-viewing endoscope can be used to improve the success rate of biliary intervention in B II patients.
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- Jong Won Byun
- Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, Korea
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Utility of the Anterior Oblique-Viewing Endoscope and the Double-Balloon Enteroscope for Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography in Patients with Billroth II Gastrectomy. Gastroenterol Res Pract 2012; 2012:389269. [PMID: 23056039 PMCID: PMC3465976 DOI: 10.1155/2012/389269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2012] [Revised: 09/04/2012] [Accepted: 09/04/2012] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Background/Purpose. The difficulties of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in patients with Billroth II gastrectomy have been reported. We evaluated the usefulness of an anterior oblique-viewing endoscope and a double-balloon enteroscope for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in such patients. Methods. From January 2003 to December 2011, 65 patients with Billroth II gastrectomy were enrolled in this study. An anterior oblique-viewing endoscope was used for all patients. From February 2007, a double-balloon enteroscope was used for the failed cases. The success rate of procedures was compared with those in 20 patients with Billroth II gastrectomy using forward-viewing endoscope or side-viewing endoscope from March 1996 to July 2002 as historical controls. Results. In all patients in whom the papilla was reached (60/65), selective cannulation was achieved. The success rate of selective cannulation and accomplishment of planned procedures in the anterior oblique-viewing endoscope group were both significantly higher than that in the control group (100% versus 70.1%, 100 versus 58.8%, resp.). A double-balloon enteroscope was used in 2 patients, and the papilla could be reached and the planned procedures completed. Conclusions. An anterior oblique-viewing endoscope and double-balloon enteroscope appear to be useful in performing endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in patients with Billroth II gastrectomy.
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Choi CW, Choi JS, Kang DH, Kim BG, Kim HW, Park SB, Yoon KT, Cho M. Endoscopic papillary large balloon dilation in Billroth II gastrectomy patients with bile duct stones. J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2012; 27:256-60. [PMID: 21793902 DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1746.2011.06863.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Patients with Billroth II (B-II) gastrectomy present technical difficulties during endoscopic stone removal due to altered anatomy. Although endoscopic sphincterotomy alone or endoscopic balloon dilation alone has been used for removal of bile duct stones in patients with B-II gastrectomy, the results are not satisfactory. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of endoscopic papillary large balloon dilation (EPLBD) for removal of bile duct stones in patients with B-II gastrectomy. METHODS Twenty-six patients (20 men and six women; median age 72 years) with bile duct stones and a history of B-II gastrectomy were enrolled. After cannulation, limited endoscopic sphincterotomy was performed. Then, balloon dilation (balloon size, 10-15 mm) was performed and stones were removed conventionally or via mechanical lithotripsy. Successful stone removal and complications were evaluated. RESULTS In all cases, stones were successfully removed. The median number of sessions for complete stone removal was one (range 1-3). Stone removal by mechanical lithotripsy was achieved in three patients (11.5%). There were no significant complications, such as bleeding, pancreatitis, or perforation. CONCLUSIONS Endoscopic papillary large balloon dilation is an effective and safe method for removal of bile duct stones. We suggest consideration of this technique for removal of bile duct stones in patients with B-II gastrectomy.
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- Cheol Woong Choi
- Department of Internal Medicine, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Yangsan, Korea
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Lee TH, Hwang JC, Choi HJ, Moon JH, Cho YD, Yoo BM, Park SH, Kim JH, Kim SJ. One-Step Transpapillary Balloon Dilation under Cap-Fitted Endoscopy without a Preceding Sphincterotomy for the Removal of Bile Duct Stones in Billroth II Gastrectomy. Gut Liver 2012; 6:113-7. [PMID: 22375180 PMCID: PMC3286728 DOI: 10.5009/gnl.2012.6.1.113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2011] [Revised: 08/08/2011] [Accepted: 08/26/2011] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Background/Aims Endoscopic sphincterotomy may be limited in Billroth II gastrectomy because of difficulty in orientating the duodenoscope and sphincterotome as a result of altered anatomy. This study was planned to investigate the efficacy and safety of endoscopic transpapillary large balloon dilation (EPBD) without preceding sphincterotomy for removal of large CBD stones in Billroth II gastrectomy. Methods Between March 2010 and February 2011, one-step EPBD under cap-fitted forward-viewing endoscopy was performed in patients who had undergone Billroth II gastrectomy at two tertiary referral centers. Main outcome measurements were successful duct clearance and EPBD-related complications. Results Successful access to major duodenal papilla was performed in 13 patients, but successful selective CBD cannulation was achieved in 12 patients (92.3%). Median maximum transverse stone size was 11.5 mm (10 to 14 mm). The mean number of stones was 2 (1-5). The median CBD diameter was 15 mm (12 to 19 mm). Mean procedure time from successful biliary access to complete stone removal was 17.8 min. Complete duct clearance was achieved in all patients. Four patients (33.3%) needed one more session of ERCP for removal of remnant stones. Asymptomatic hyperamylasemia in two patients and minor bleeding in another occurred. Conclusions Without preceding sphincterotomy, one-step EPBD (≥10 mm) under cap-fitted forward-viewing endoscopy may be safe and effective for the removal of large stones (≥10 mm) with CBD dilatation in Billroth II gastrectomy.
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- Tae Hoon Lee
- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Digestive Disease Center, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Cheonan, Korea
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Albert JG. Interventional balloon-enteroscopy. JOURNAL OF INTERVENTIONAL GASTROENTEROLOGY 2012; 2:42-50. [PMID: 22586550 DOI: 10.4161/jig.20134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2011] [Revised: 12/16/2011] [Accepted: 12/18/2011] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Balloon assisted enteroscopy (BE) expands greatly the therapeutic options in interventional endoscopy; bleeding sites, strictures, polyps, and other small bowel lesions are increasingly been treated by use of BE in the last 10 years. Treatment options for small bowel bleeding include Argon plasma coagulation (APC), injection therapy, and application of TTS metal clips, and thereby bleeding is stopped in most cases. Dilating symptomatic strictures, resecting polyps as seen in Peutz-Jeghers syndrome (PJS), and removing foreign bodies, BE carries most endoscopic treatment techniques to the small bowel. Another new indication field for BE are interventions at the biliary system in patients with surgically modified anatomy such as Roux-Y anastomosis. This review offers a full overview on indications of BE and refers to the practical use of the method for all endoscopic interventions.
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- Jörg G Albert
- Department of Medicine I, Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany
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Kim TN, Lee SH. Endoscopic Papillary Large Balloon Dilation Combined with Guidewire-Assisted Precut Papillotomy for the Treatment of Choledocholithiasis in Patients with Billroth II Gastrectomy. Gut Liver 2011; 5:200-3. [PMID: 21814601 PMCID: PMC3140666 DOI: 10.5009/gnl.2011.5.2.200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2010] [Accepted: 01/12/2011] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Background/Aims Endoscopic extraction of bile duct stones is difficult and often complicated in patients with a Billroth II gastrectomy. We evaluated a simpler technique to achieve an adequate ampullary opening for the removal of choledocholithiasis using endoscopic papillary large balloon dilation (EPLBD) combined with a guidewire-assisted needle-knife papillotomy. Methods Sixteen patients who had a Billroth II gastrectomy were included in this study. Following placement of the guidewire in the bile duct, a precut incision was made over the guidewire with a needle knife sphincterotome inserted alongside the guidewire. Balloon dilation of the ampullary orifice was gradually performed. Results Needle knife papillotomy over the guidewire with subsequent EPLBD was successful in all patients. Complete stone removal was achieved in 15 (93.7%) patients in 1 session. However, 1 (6.3%) patient required mechanical lithotripsy with an additional procedure for complete ductal clearance, and there was 1 case of minor bleeding following the EPLBD. There were no cases of pancreatitis or perforation. Conclusions EPLBD followed by guidewire-assisted needle-knife papillotomy appears to be a useful method with few technical difficulties and a low risk of complications for the removal of bile duct stones in patients with prior Billroth II gastrectomy.
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- Tae Nyeun Kim
- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
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Recent developments in treatment devices and advancements in technology have made endoscopic treatment the first choice for bile duct stones. In endoscopic treatment, the stones are removed after expanding the papilla with endoscopic sphincterotomy or endoscopic papillary balloon dilatation. The devices used to remove bile duct stones include basket catheters, balloon catheters and mechanical lithotripters, and their employment varies depending on the clinical situation. Stone removal by endoscopy is superior to other options, although treatment can be difficult in some cases. The reasons are mainly large stones, a history of gastric surgery, and Mirizzi syndrome. For such difficult cases, various adjuvant treatments such as extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, electrohydraulic lithotripsy and lasers are recommended rather than using just a mechanical lithotripter. Recently, large-diameter biliary orifice balloon dilation, a method in which the papilla is expanded using a large-diameter balloon, allowing the stones to be removed, has been reported and is attracting increasing attention.
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- Akio Katanuma
- Center for Gastroenterology, Teine-Keijinkai Hospital, Sapporo, Japan.
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Itoi T, Ishii K, Itokawa F, Kurihara T, Sofuni A. Large balloon papillary dilation for removal of bile duct stones in patients who have undergone a billroth ii gastrectomy. Dig Endosc 2010; 22 Suppl 1:S98-S102. [PMID: 20590782 DOI: 10.1111/j.1443-1661.2010.00955.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Extraction of large bile duct stones in patients who have undergone a Billroth II (B-II) gastrectomy can be challenging. Recently, a large balloon dilation performed after endoscopic sphincterotomy (ESLBD) was useful for the removal of large bile duct stones. The aim of our study was to evaluate the feasibility and safety of ESLBD for removal of bile duct stones in patients who have undergone a B-II gastrectomy. ESLBD for removal of bile duct stones were performed in 11 patients with a B-II gastrectomy at Tokyo Medical University Hospital. Immediately after EST, a large balloon catheter (maximum diameter 15 mm, 18 mm, or 20 mm) was passed over the guide-wire and positioned across the main duodenal papilla. Maximum stone size (short diameter) ranged from 7 to 30 mm with a median of 13.5 mm. The number of stones was 1-26 with a median of 4.8. The common bile duct diameter was 10 mm to 30 mm with a median of 18.1 mm. A mechanical lithotripter for crushing stones was used in two patients (18%). Papillary balloon dilation using variously sized balloons was performed in addition to endoscopic sphincterotomy. Complete clearance of bile duct stones was achieved in all cases at one session. There were no procedure-related adverse events such as acute pancreatitis or retroperitoneal perforation. ESLBD appears to be an effective and safe treatment for removal of difficult bile duct stones in patients who have undergone a B-II gastrectomy.
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- Takao Itoi
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan.
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Large dilating balloon to allow endoscope insertion for successful endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in patients with surgically altered anatomy (with video). JOURNAL OF HEPATO-BILIARY-PANCREATIC SCIENCES 2010; 17:725-8. [PMID: 20458504 DOI: 10.1007/s00534-010-0291-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2010] [Accepted: 04/02/2010] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in patients with surgically altered anatomy can be present unique challenges. One of the major obstacles preventing successful ERCP is acute angulation and long afferent loops in patients with Billroth II gastrectomy or Roux-en-Y anastomosis. Here, we described a novel technique for successful endoscope insertion using a large dilating balloon. METHODS The large dilating balloon (maximum diameter 20 mm) is used as an anchor for endoscope insertion (hooking method) in patients with Billroth II gastrectomy in whom no other endoscopes could be advanced into the end of the duodenum or the Roux-en-Y anastomosis. RESULTS The hooking method allows the endoscope to be advanced into the proximal afferent loop, even in patients with sharp angulation of the Y limb. CONCLUSIONS To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report on the use of a large dilating balloon for endoscope insertion in patients with surgically altered anatomy, in particular Roux-en-Y anastomosis. We believe this technique may be effective for difficult cases like the present case.
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