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Zhou J, Lin L, He C, Wang Z, Zhan Y, Sun S, He Q. Integrating serological and drainage fluid indicators: developing two predictive models for early detection of postoperative intra-abdominal infections in gastrointestinal tumor patients. Front Oncol 2025; 15:1566954. [PMID: 40330827 PMCID: PMC12052565 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2025.1566954] [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] [Received: 01/26/2025] [Accepted: 04/01/2025] [Indexed: 05/08/2025] Open
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Purpose This study aimed to investigate the influencing factors of postoperative intra-abdominal infection (PIAI) in gastrointestinal cancer patients by combining biomarkers in serum and drainage fluid (DF). It also intended to construct the predictive models and explore their predictive value for PIAI, offering clinical guidance. Methods 383 patients from Institution A formed the development cohort, and 77 patients from Institution B formed the validation cohort. Independent predictors of PIAI were identified using LASSO and logistic regression analysis based on biomarkers in serum and DF, and the corresponding nomograms were constructed. The nomograms were evaluated for their performance using the calibration curve, area under the curve (AUC), decision curve analysis (DCA), and clinical impact curve (CIC). Results The prevalence of PIAI was 15.9% in the development cohort and 24.7% in the validation cohort. There were 5 indicators included in the nomogram on postoperative day (POD) 1, and 4 indicators on POD 3, including DF lactate dehydrogenase and C-reactive protein. The AUC values of the models in the development and validation cohorts were 0.731 and 0.958 on POD 1, and 0.834 and 0.951 on POD 3, respectively. The calibration curve, DCA, and CIC demonstrated the favorable clinical applicability of the models. Conclusions Two nomogram models including serum and DF biomarkers on POD 1 and POD 3 were developed and validated. These models can identify patients at risk of PIAI and have promise for clinical application.
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- Junfeng Zhou
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Nursing Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Huian County Hospital, Hui’an, China
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- Emergency Department, Zigong First People’s Hospital, Zigong, China
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- Department of Infectious diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
- Department of Infectious diseases, National Regional Medical Center, Binhai Campus of the First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, National Regional Medical Center, Binhai Campus of the First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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Kianmanesh R, Amroun KL, Rhaiem R, Jazi AHD, Moazenzadeh H, Rached L, Zimmermann P, Durame A, Renard Y, Ravenet A, Bouche O, Deguelte S. C-reactive protein and digestive pathologies: A narrative review for daily clinical use. JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN MEDICAL SCIENCES : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF ISFAHAN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES 2025; 30:10. [PMID: 40200962 PMCID: PMC11974606 DOI: 10.4103/jrms.jrms_537_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2024] [Accepted: 01/20/2025] [Indexed: 04/10/2025]
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The aim of this narrative review is to familiarize clinicians, especially digestive surgeons, to adequately use of serum C-reactive protein as a reliable noninvasive biomarker in diverse practical clinical situations. We hope that the review will help clinicians for their decision-making when facing various digestive diseases including operative and nonoperative pathologies such as anastomotic leakage, pancreatitis, emergency situation, and digestive cancer management and prognosis.
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- Reza Kianmanesh
- Reims Medical Faculty, Champagne Ardenne University, Ardenne, France
- Department of General, Digestive and Endocrine Surgery, Christian Cabrol Hospital University, Reims, France
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- Reims Medical Faculty, Champagne Ardenne University, Ardenne, France
- Department of General, Digestive and Endocrine Surgery, Christian Cabrol Hospital University, Reims, France
- Department of Clinical Research, Aging and Fragility Unit UR 3797, Hospital University, Reims, France
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- Reims Medical Faculty, Champagne Ardenne University, Ardenne, France
- Department of General, Digestive and Endocrine Surgery, Christian Cabrol Hospital University, Reims, France
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- Department of Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery, Hazrate Fatemeh Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of General, Digestive and Endocrine Surgery, Christian Cabrol Hospital University, Reims, France
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- Department of General, Digestive and Endocrine Surgery, Christian Cabrol Hospital University, Reims, France
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- Reims Medical Faculty, Champagne Ardenne University, Ardenne, France
- Department of General, Digestive and Endocrine Surgery, Christian Cabrol Hospital University, Reims, France
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- Reims Medical Faculty, Champagne Ardenne University, Ardenne, France
- Department of General, Digestive and Endocrine Surgery, Christian Cabrol Hospital University, Reims, France
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- Reims Medical Faculty, Champagne Ardenne University, Ardenne, France
- Department of General, Digestive and Endocrine Surgery, Christian Cabrol Hospital University, Reims, France
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- Reims Medical Faculty, Champagne Ardenne University, Ardenne, France
- Department of General, Digestive and Endocrine Surgery, Christian Cabrol Hospital University, Reims, France
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- Reims Medical Faculty, Champagne Ardenne University, Ardenne, France
- Department of Digestive Oncology, CHU Robert Debré, Reims, France
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- Reims Medical Faculty, Champagne Ardenne University, Ardenne, France
- Department of General, Digestive and Endocrine Surgery, Christian Cabrol Hospital University, Reims, France
- Department of Clinical Research, Aging and Fragility Unit UR 3797, Hospital University, Reims, France
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Popa C, Schlanger D, Aiolfi A, ElShafei M, Triantafyllou T, Theodorou D, Skrobic O, Simic A, Al Hajjar N, Bonavina L. Biomarkers associated with anastomotic leakage after esophagectomy: a systematic review. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2025; 410:55. [PMID: 39875600 PMCID: PMC11775071 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-025-03617-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2024] [Accepted: 01/16/2025] [Indexed: 01/30/2025]
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PURPOSE Anastomotic leakage (AL) is one of the most important complications that occurs after upper gastrointestinal surgery, registering rates of 20-30% after esophagectomy. The role of systemic inflammatory biomarkers to predict anastomotic leaks is controversial and needs systematization. METHODS A systematic review based on the PRISMA guidelines criteria was performed. PubMed, Scopus, and Embase were queried using MESH Terms and All Fields key words to identify studies investigating a range of immune-inflammatory factors in predicting AL. RESULTS Twenty-four studies were included in this review. The total number of included patients was 5903, ranging in each study from 42 to 612. The included studies reported patients that underwent different techniques of esophagectomy (Ivor Lewis, McKeown, Orringer or thoracoabdominal esophagectomy) and 23 out of 24 studies included patients that underwent neoadjuvant treatment. While different biomarkers at different timepoints were analyzed, most studies have indicated postoperative biomarkers, between day 3 and day 5 to reach statistical significance. CONCLUSIONS Systemic inflammatory biomarkers represent potential risk stratification and predicting tools for AL after esophageal surgery, but more studies need to be conducted to validate their clinical utility.
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- Călin Popa
- University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iuliu Hatieganu Cluj-Napoca, Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology O. Fodor Cluj-Napoca, Croitorilor 19-21, 400162, Cluj-Napoca-Napoca, Romania
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- University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iuliu Hatieganu Cluj-Napoca, Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology O. Fodor Cluj-Napoca, Croitorilor 19-21, 400162, Cluj-Napoca-Napoca, Romania.
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- General Surgery, Istituto Clinico Sant'Ambrogio, Milan, Italy
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- Krakenhaus Nordwest, Allgemein-Viszeral- Und Minimal Invasive Chirurgie, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Esophageal and Gastric Surgery, University Clinical Centre of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Esophageal and Gastric Surgery, University Clinical Centre of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iuliu Hatieganu Cluj-Napoca, Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology O. Fodor Cluj-Napoca, Croitorilor 19-21, 400162, Cluj-Napoca-Napoca, Romania
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- Division of General and Foregut Surgery, University of Milan, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, San Donato Milanese (Milano), Italy
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Ishida H, Fukutomi T, Taniyama Y, Sato C, Okamoto H, Ozawa Y, Ando R, Shinozaki Y, Unno M, Kamei T. Serum C-reactive protein and procalcitonin levels in patients with pneumonia and anastomotic leakage in the postoperative period after esophagectomy. Gen Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2024; 72:746-751. [PMID: 39073695 DOI: 10.1007/s11748-024-02065-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2024] [Accepted: 07/22/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Despite being a less-invasive procedure, esophagectomy can cause severe infectious complications, such as pneumonia and anastomotic leakage. Herein, we aimed to clarify the inflammatory characteristics of pneumonia/anastomotic leakage after esophagectomy by assessing the difference between the postoperative trends of serum C-reactive protein (CRP) and procalcitonin (PCT) levels in patients with pneumonia/anastomotic leakage using the values on the consecutive postoperative day (POD). METHODS This study included 439 patients who underwent minimally invasive esophagectomy. Serum CRP and PCT levels were measured on PODs 1-7, 10, and 14. Pneumonia and anastomotic leakage were defined as Clavien-Dindo grades ≥ 2. RESULTS Pneumonia and anastomotic leakage occurred in 96 and 51 patients, respectively. The CRP and PCT levels peaked on POD 3 (11.6 ± 6.8 mg/dL) and POD 2 (0.69 ± 2.9 ng/mL), respectively. Between PODs 3 and 14, CRP levels were significantly higher in patients with pneumonia and anastomotic leakage than in those without complications (P < 0.001). Between PODs 3 and 14, PCT levels were significantly higher in patients with pneumonia; however, on most PODs, there were no significant differences in PCT levels between patients with and without anastomotic leakage. CONCLUSION Inflammatory reactions caused by pneumonia may be more intense than those caused by anastomotic leakage after esophagectomy. Postoperative trends in serum CRP and PCT levels may vary depending on the complication type. Pneumonia and anastomotic leakage after esophagectomy can be potentially distinguished by the postoperative trend of PCT values before detailed examinations, such as computed tomography and endoscopy.
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- Hirotaka Ishida
- Department of Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1, Seiryo-Machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai-Shi, Miyagi, Japan.
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- Department of Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1, Seiryo-Machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai-Shi, Miyagi, Japan
- Department of Surgery, National Hospital Organization Mito Medical Center, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1, Seiryo-Machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai-Shi, Miyagi, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1, Seiryo-Machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai-Shi, Miyagi, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1, Seiryo-Machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai-Shi, Miyagi, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1, Seiryo-Machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai-Shi, Miyagi, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1, Seiryo-Machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai-Shi, Miyagi, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1, Seiryo-Machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai-Shi, Miyagi, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1, Seiryo-Machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai-Shi, Miyagi, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1, Seiryo-Machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai-Shi, Miyagi, Japan
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Almutairi FM. Role of Biomarkers in the Diagnosis of Anastomotic Leakage After Colorectal Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Cureus 2024; 16:e62432. [PMID: 39011204 PMCID: PMC11249052 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.62432] [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] [Received: 05/14/2024] [Accepted: 06/11/2024] [Indexed: 07/17/2024] Open
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Due to its diverse presentation, anastomotic leakage (AL) following colorectal surgery is challenging to detect and frequently discovered when the patient becomes critically ill. When diagnosing AL in its early stages, biomarkers play a large role. This review was conducted to evaluate the diagnostic value of biomarkers in AL after colorectal surgeries. A literature search was undertaken electronically in major search engines such as Medline (PubMed), Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, EMBASE, and CENTRAL (Cochrane Library) databases. Observational studies of both retrospective and prospective nature were included. Origin Pro 2022 (Origin Labs) software was used to assess the prevalence of AL and generate the forest plot. A total of 13 articles fulfilled the eligibility criteria. A pooled prevalence of 9.19% was noted for AL in colorectal surgeries. In the present review, the observed sensitivity for C-reactive protein (CRP) was 80.5% and the specificity was 84% (postoperative day three). In contrast, these were 100% and 83.9% for procalcitonin on postoperative day five. CRP showed the highest diagnostic accuracy and excels at eliminating AL, but combining biomarkers can increase the diagnostic precision of early detection of AL.
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- Farooq M Almutairi
- Clinical Laboratories Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Hafr Al-Batin, Hafr Al-Batin, SAU
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Li C, Song W, Zhang J, Xu Z, Luo Y. A real-world study was conducted to develop a nomogram that predicts the occurrence of anastomotic leakage in patients with esophageal cancer following esophagectomy. Aging (Albany NY) 2024; 16:7733-7751. [PMID: 38696304 PMCID: PMC11131977 DOI: 10.18632/aging.205780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2023] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/04/2024]
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BACKGROUND The incidence of anastomotic leakage (AL) following esophagectomy is regarded as a noteworthy complication. There is a need for biomarkers to facilitate early diagnosis of AL in high-risk esophageal cancer (EC) patients, thereby minimizing its morbidity and mortality. We assessed the predictive abilities of inflammatory biomarkers for AL in patients after esophagectomy. METHODS In order to ascertain the predictive efficacy of biomarkers for AL, Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curves were generated. Furthermore, univariate, LASSO, and multivariate logistic regression analyses were conducted to discern the risk factors associated with AL. Based on these identified risk factors, a diagnostic nomogram model was formulated and subsequently assessed for its predictive performance. RESULTS Among the 438 patients diagnosed with EC, a total of 25 patients encountered AL. Notably, elevated levels of interleukin-6 (IL-6), IL-10, C-reactive protein (CRP), and procalcitonin (PCT) were observed in the AL group as compared to the non-AL group, demonstrating statistical significance. Particularly, IL-6 exhibited the highest predictive capacity for early postoperative AL, exhibiting a sensitivity of 92.00% and specificity of 61.02% at a cut-off value of 132.13 pg/ml. Univariate, LASSO, and multivariate logistic regression analyses revealed that fasting blood glucose ≥7.0mmol/L and heightened levels of IL-10, IL-6, CRP, and PCT were associated with an augmented risk of AL. Consequently, a nomogram model was formulated based on the results of multivariate logistic analyses. The diagnostic nomogram model displayed a robust discriminatory ability in predicting AL, as indicated by a C-Index value of 0.940. Moreover, the decision curve analysis provided further evidence supporting the clinical utility of this diagnostic nomogram model. CONCLUSIONS This predictive instrument can serve as a valuable resource for clinicians, empowering them to make informed clinical judgments aimed at averting the onset of AL.
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- Chenglin Li
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The Affiliated Huaian No. 1 People’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Huaian, Jiangsu 223300, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Affiliated Huaian No. 1 People’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Huaian, Jiangsu 223300, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Affiliated Huaian No. 1 People’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Huaian, Jiangsu 223300, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The Affiliated Huaian No. 1 People’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Huaian, Jiangsu 223300, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The Affiliated Huaian No. 1 People’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Huaian, Jiangsu 223300, China
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Van Daele E, Vanommeslaeghe H, Peirsman L, Van Nieuwenhove Y, Ceelen W, Pattyn P. Early postoperative systemic inflammatory response as predictor of anastomotic leakage after esophagectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Gastrointest Surg 2024; 28:757-765. [PMID: 38704210 DOI: 10.1016/j.gassur.2024.02.003] [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: 01/10/2024] [Revised: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 02/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/06/2024]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Postesophagectomy anastomotic leakage occurs in up to 16% of patients and is the main cause of morbidity and mortality. The leak severity is determined by the extent of contamination and the degree of sepsis, both of which are related to the time from onset to treatment. Early prediction based on inflammatory biomarkers such as C-reactive protein (CRP) levels, white blood cell counts, albumin levels, and combined Noble-Underwood (NUn) scores can guide early management. This review aimed to determine the diagnostic accuracy of these biomarkers. METHODS This study was designed according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines and registered in the PROSPERO (International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews) database. Two reviewers independently conducted searches across PubMed, MEDLINE, Web of Science, and Embase. Sources of bias were assessed, and a meta-analysis was performed. RESULTS Data from 5348 patients were analyzed, and 13% experienced leakage. The diagnostic accuracy of the serum biomarkers was analyzed, and pooled cutoff values were identified. CRP levels were found to have good diagnostic accuracy on days 2 to 5. The best discrimination was identified on day 2 for a cutoff value < 222 mg/L (area under the curve = 0.824, sensitivity = 81%, specificity = 88%, positive predictive value = 38.6%, and negative predictive value = 98%). A NUn score of >10 on day 4 correlated with poor diagnostic accuracy. CONCLUSION The NUn score failed to achieve adequate accuracy. CRP seems to be the only valuable biomarker and is a negative predictor of postesophagectomy leakage. Patients with a CRP concentration of <222 mg/L on day 2 are unlikely to develop a leak, and patients can safely proceed through their enhanced recovery after surgery protocol. Patients with a CRP concentration of <127 mg/L on day 5 can be safely discharged when clinically possible.
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- Elke Van Daele
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium.
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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Ma R, Okugawa Y, Shimura T, Yamashita S, Sato Y, Yin C, Uratani R, Kitajima T, Imaoka H, Kawamura M, Morimoto Y, Okita Y, Yoshiyama S, Ohi M, Toiyama Y. Clinical implications of C-reactive protein-albumin-lymphocyte (CALLY) index in patients with esophageal cancer. Surg Oncol 2024; 53:102044. [PMID: 38335851 DOI: 10.1016/j.suronc.2024.102044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2023] [Revised: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 02/03/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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PURPOSE The C-reactive protein-albumin-lymphocyte (CALLY) index is a novel inflammatory nutritional biomarker. This study aimed to investigate the potential clinical significance and oncological prognostic role of the preoperative CALLY index in patients with esophageal cancer. METHODS We analyzed the preoperative CALLY index in 146 patients with esophageal cancer. The CALLY index and clinicopathological variables were analyzed by the Mann-Whitney U test, and associations between the CALLY index and survival outcomes were analyzed by Kaplan-Meier analysis and log-rank tests. Univariate and multivariate analyses of prognostic variables were conducted using Cox proportional hazards regression. RESULTS A lower preoperative CALLY index was significantly correlated with patient age, advanced T stage, presence of lymph node metastasis, neoadjuvant therapy, lymphatic invasion, and advanced stage classification. The preoperative CALLY index decreased significantly in a stage-dependent manner. Patients with esophageal cancer with a low CALLY index had poorer overall survival, disease-free survival than those with a high CALLY index. Multivariate analysis showed that a low CALLY index was an independent prognostic factor for overall survival, disease-free survival and an independent predictor of postoperative surgical site infection. CONCLUSIONS Preoperative CALLY index is a useful marker to guide the perioperative and postoperative management of patients with esophageal cancer.
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- Ruiya Ma
- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Division of Reparative Medicine, Institute of Life Sciences, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, Mie, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Division of Reparative Medicine, Institute of Life Sciences, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, Mie, Japan; Department of Genomic Medicine, Mie University Hospital, Mie, Japan.
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Division of Reparative Medicine, Institute of Life Sciences, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, Mie, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Division of Reparative Medicine, Institute of Life Sciences, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, Mie, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Division of Reparative Medicine, Institute of Life Sciences, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, Mie, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Division of Reparative Medicine, Institute of Life Sciences, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, Mie, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Division of Reparative Medicine, Institute of Life Sciences, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, Mie, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Division of Reparative Medicine, Institute of Life Sciences, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, Mie, Japan; Department of Genomic Medicine, Mie University Hospital, Mie, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Division of Reparative Medicine, Institute of Life Sciences, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, Mie, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Division of Reparative Medicine, Institute of Life Sciences, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, Mie, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Division of Reparative Medicine, Institute of Life Sciences, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, Mie, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Division of Reparative Medicine, Institute of Life Sciences, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, Mie, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Division of Reparative Medicine, Institute of Life Sciences, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, Mie, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Division of Reparative Medicine, Institute of Life Sciences, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, Mie, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Division of Reparative Medicine, Institute of Life Sciences, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, Mie, Japan.
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Van Daele E, Vanommeslaeghe H, Decostere F, Beckers Perletti L, Beel E, Van Nieuwenhove Y, Ceelen W, Pattyn P. Systemic Inflammatory Response and the Noble and Underwood (NUn) Score as Early Predictors of Anastomotic Leakage after Esophageal Reconstructive Surgery. J Clin Med 2024; 13:826. [PMID: 38337519 PMCID: PMC10856250 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13030826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2024] [Revised: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 01/28/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Anastomotic leakage (AL) remains the main cause of post-esophagectomy morbidity and mortality. Early detection can avoid sepsis and reduce morbidity and mortality. This study evaluates the diagnostic accuracy of the Nun score and its components as early detectors of AL. This single-center observational cohort study included all esophagectomies from 2010 to 2020. C-reactive protein (CRP), albumin (Alb), and white cell count (WCC) were analyzed and NUn scores were calculated. The area under the curve statistic (AUC) was used to assess their predictive accuracy. A total of 74 of the 668 patients (11%) developed an AL. CRP and the NUn-score proved to be good diagnostic accuracy tests on postoperative day (POD) 2 (CRP AUC: 0.859; NUn score AUC: 0.869) and POD 4 (CRP AUC: 0.924; NUn score AUC: 0.948). A 182 mg/L CRP cut-off on POD 4 yielded a 87% sensitivity, 88% specificity, a negative predictive value (NPV) of 98%, and a positive predictive value (PPV) of 47.7%. A NUn score cut-off > 10 resulted in 92% sensitivity, 95% specificity, 99% NPV, and 68% PPV. Albumin and WCC have limited value in the detection of post-esophagectomy AL. Elevated CRP and a high NUn score on POD 4 provide high accuracy in predicting AL after esophageal cancer surgery. Their high negative predictive value allows to select patients who can safely proceed with enhanced recovery protocols.
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- Elke Van Daele
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Ghent University Hospital, C. Heymanslaan 10, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium (W.C.)
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Ghent University Hospital, C. Heymanslaan 10, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium (W.C.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, Ghent University, C. Heymanslaan 10, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium; (F.D.); (L.B.P.); (E.B.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, Ghent University, C. Heymanslaan 10, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium; (F.D.); (L.B.P.); (E.B.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, Ghent University, C. Heymanslaan 10, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium; (F.D.); (L.B.P.); (E.B.)
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Ghent University Hospital, C. Heymanslaan 10, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium (W.C.)
- Faculty of Medicine, Ghent University, C. Heymanslaan 10, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium; (F.D.); (L.B.P.); (E.B.)
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Ghent University Hospital, C. Heymanslaan 10, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium (W.C.)
- Faculty of Medicine, Ghent University, C. Heymanslaan 10, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium; (F.D.); (L.B.P.); (E.B.)
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Ghent University Hospital, C. Heymanslaan 10, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium (W.C.)
- Faculty of Medicine, Ghent University, C. Heymanslaan 10, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium; (F.D.); (L.B.P.); (E.B.)
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Alanazi KO, Alshammari FA, Alanazi AS, Alrashidi MO, Alrashidi AO, Aldhafeeri YA, Alanazi TH, Alkahtani AS, Alrakhimi AS, Albathali HA. Efficacy of Biomarkers in Predicting Anastomotic Leakage After Gastrointestinal Resection: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Cureus 2023; 15:e50370. [PMID: 38222119 PMCID: PMC10784652 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.50370] [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] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/16/2024] Open
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Our systematic review and meta-analysis were designed to evaluate the published literature from 2016 to 2019 on which the role of biomarkers in predicting the anastomotic leakage (AL) in gastroesophageal cancer surgery was investigated. This extensive literature search was conducted on the principles of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) protocol. PubMed, Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE), and Excerpta Medica dataBASE (EMBASE) were used to gather the relevant information. No restrictions were made on the type of biomarkers. Wald or likelihood ratio (LRT) fixed effect tests were used to estimate the pooled prevalence to generate the proportions with 95% confidence intervals (CI) and model-fitted weights. For analyzing heterogeneity, the Cochran Q test and I square test were used. The Egger regression asymmetry test and funnel plot were used for publication. In this meta-analysis, a total of 15 studies were recruited with 1892 patients undergoing the resection. The pooled elevated C-reactive protein (CRP) was observed as 13.9% ranging from 11.6% to 16.1%. The pooled prevalence of other biomarkers with AL was observed as 4.4%. Significant heterogeneity was observed between studies that reported CRP and other biomarkers (92% each with chi-squared values of 78.80 and 122.78, respectively). However, no significant publication was observed between studies (p=0.61 and p=0.11, respectively). We concluded our study on this note that different biomarkers are involved in the diagnosis of AL. However, all these biomarkers are poor predictors with insufficient predictive value and sensitivity.
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- Khalid O Alanazi
- Department of General Surgery, King Khalid General Hospital, Hafar al-Batin, SAU
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- Department of Family Medicine, Al-Shifa Primary Health Care Centre, Hafar al-Batin, SAU
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- Department of Internal Medicine, King Khalid General Hospital, Hafar al-Batin, SAU
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- Department of Family Medicine, Al-Nozha Primary Health Care Centre, Hafar al-Batin, SAU
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Sugita S, Miyata K, Shimizu D, Ebata T, Yokoyama Y. A risk scoring system for early diagnosis of anastomotic leakage after subtotal esophagectomy for esophageal cancer. Jpn J Clin Oncol 2023; 53:936-941. [PMID: 37370213 DOI: 10.1093/jjco/hyad072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2023] [Accepted: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Anastomotic leakage (AL) is one of the most critical postoperative complications after subtotal esophagectomy in patients with esophageal cancer. This study attempted to develop an optimal scoring system for stratifying the risk for AL. METHODS The study included 171 patients who underwent subtotal esophagectomy for esophageal cancer followed by esophagogastrostomy in the cervical region from January 2011 to April 2021 at Nagoya University Hospital. AL was defined by radiologic or endoscopic evidence of anastomotic breakdown using some modalities. A risk scoring system for an early diagnosis of AL was established using factors determined in the multivariate analysis. A score was calculated for each patient, and the patients were classified into three categories according to the risk for AL: low-, intermediate- and high-risk. The trend of the risk for AL among the categories was evaluated. RESULTS Twenty-nine patients (17%) developed AL. Multivariate analysis demonstrated that sinistrous gross features of drain fluid (P < 0.001; odds ratio (OR), 10.2), radiologic air bubble sign (P < 0.001; OR, 15.0) and the level of drain amylase ≥280 U/L on postoperative Day 7 (P < 0.001; OR, 9.0) were significantly associated with AL. According to the matching number of the above three risk factors and categorization into three risk groups, the incidence of AL was 6.1% (8/131) in the low-risk group, 45.5% (15/33) in the intermediate-risk group and 85.7% (6/7) in the high-risk group (area under curve, 0.81; 95% confidence interval, 0.72-0.90). CONCLUSIONS The present AL-risk scoring system may be useful in postoperative patient care after subtotal esophagectomy.
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- Shizuki Sugita
- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Division of Preoperative Medicine, Department of Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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Hagens ERC, Feenstra ML, Lam WC, Eshuis WJ, Lameris W, van Berge Henegouwen MI, Gisbertz SS. C-Reactive Protein as a Negative Predictive Marker for Anastomotic Leakage After Minimally Invasive Esophageal Surgery. World J Surg 2023; 47:1995-2002. [PMID: 37103558 PMCID: PMC10310558 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-023-07013-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/02/2023] [Indexed: 04/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND Serum C-reactive protein (CRP) is commonly used by surgeons to raise suspicion of anastomotic leakage and other infectious complications, but most studies on optimal cut-off values are retrospective with a small sample of patients. The aim of this study was to determine the accuracy and optimal cut-off value of CRP for anastomotic leakage in patients following esophagectomy for cancer. MATERIALS AND METHODS Consecutive minimally invasive esophagectomy for esophageal cancer patients was included in this prospective study. Anastomotic leakage was confirmed if a defect or leakage of oral contrast was seen on a CT scan, by endoscopy or if saliva was draining from the neck incision. Diagnostic accuracy of CRP was assessed by receiver operator curve (ROC) analysis. Youden's index was adopted to determine the cut-off value. RESULTS A total of 200 patients were included between 2016 and 2018. Postoperative day 5 showed the highest area under the ROC (0.825) and optimal cut-off value of 120 mg/L. This resulted in a sensitivity of 75%, specificity of 82%, negative predicting value of 97%, and positive predicting value of 32%. CONCLUSIONS CRP on postoperative day 5 can be used as a negative predictor for and can be used as a marker to raise suspicion of anastomotic leakage following esophagectomy for esophageal cancer. When CRP exceeds 120 mg/L on postoperative day 5, additional investigations should be considered.
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- Eliza R. C. Hagens
- Department of Surgery, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Harada K, Matsumoto C, Toihata T, Kosumi K, Iwatsuki M, Baba Y, Ohuchi M, Eto K, Ogawa K, Sawayama H, Iwagami S, Miyamoto Y, Yoshida N, Baba H. C-Reactive Protein Levels After Esophagectomy are Associated with Increased Surgical Complications and Poor Prognosis in Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Patients. Ann Surg Oncol 2023; 30:1554-1563. [PMID: 36581721 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-022-12831-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2022] [Accepted: 10/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND C-reactive protein (CRP) levels are reported to predict complications and survival after surgery in various cancers. However, the relationship between postoperative CRP levels and short- and long-term outcomes of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) patients after esophagectomy is unclear. METHOD We reviewed the records of 543 ESCC patients who underwent subtotal esophagectomy with gastric conduit reconstruction at Kumamoto University Hospital between August 2010 and July 2021. Blood tests for CRP were done on postoperative days (PODs) 1, 3, 5 or 6, and 7 or 8. RESULTS The mean CRP levels on day 1, day 3, day 5/6, and day 7/8 were 6.68 ± 0.13 mg/dL, 11.49 ± 0.27 mg/dL, 7.48 ± 0.26 mg/dL, and 5.38 ± 0.22 mg/dL, respectively. Mean CRP levels were highest on day 3, and CRP levels after day 3 correlated with grade >2 complications based on the Clavien-Dindo classification. Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis established the optimal cut-off value for CRP day 3 levels to be 12.19 mg/dL. Multivariate logistic regression analyses found that high CRP day 3 levels significantly correlated with grade >2 complications (odds ratio [OR] 3.77, 95% confidence interval [CI] 2.56-5.35; p < 0.001). Moreover, high day 7/8 CRP levels (>3.52) correlated with postoperative survival, and based on multivariate logistic regression analyses, were significantly associated with poor prognosis (hazard ratio 1.67, 95% CI 1.14-2.43; p = 0.008). CONCLUSION Our findings suggest CRP day 3 levels as a potential biomarker for predicting postoperative complications and that CRP day 7/8 levels have potential prognostic value for ESCC patients after esophagectomy.
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- Kazuto Harada
- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan.
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Muir D, Antonowicz S, Whiting J, Low D, Maynard N. Implementation of the Esophagectomy Complication Consensus Group definitions: the benefits of speaking the same language. Dis Esophagus 2022; 35:6603615. [PMID: 35673848 DOI: 10.1093/dote/doac022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2022] [Revised: 03/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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In 2015 the Esophagectomy Complication Consensus Group (ECCG) reported consensus definitions for complications after esophagectomy. This aimed to reduce variation in complication reporting, attributed to heterogeneous definitions. This systematic review aimed to describe the implementation of this definition set, including the effect on complication frequency and variation. A systematic literature review was performed, identifying all observational and randomized studies reporting complication frequencies after esophagectomy since the ECCG publication. Recruitment periods before and subsequent to the index ECCG publication date were included. Coefficients of variance were calculated to assess outcome heterogeneity. Of 144 studies which met inclusion criteria, 70 (48.6%) used ECCG definitions. The median number of separately reported complication types was five per study; only one study reported all ECCG complications. The coefficients of variance of the reported frequencies of eight of the 10 most common complications were reduced in studies which used the ECCG definitions compared with those that did not (P = 0.036). Among ECCG studies, the frequencies of postoperative pneumothorax, reintubation, and pulmonary emboli were significantly reduced in 2020-2021, compared with 2015-2019 (P = 0.006, 0.034, and 0.037 respectively). The ECCG definition set has reduced variation in esophagectomy morbidity reporting. This adds greater confidence to the observed gradual improvement in outcomes with time, and its ongoing use and wider dissemination should be encouraged. However, only a handful of outcomes are widely reported, and only rarely is it used in its entirety.
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- Duncan Muir
- Department of Upper GI Surgery, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Upper GI Surgery, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Upper GI Surgery, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery and Thoracic Oncology, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Upper GI Surgery, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, Oxford, UK
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Stuart SK, Kuypers TJL, Martijnse IS, Heisterkamp J, Matthijsen RA. C-reactive protein and drain amylase: their utility in ruling out anastomotic leakage after minimally invasive Ivor-Lewis esophagectomy. Scand J Gastroenterol 2022; 58:448-452. [PMID: 36346047 DOI: 10.1080/00365521.2022.2141076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Anastomotic leakage (AL) is one of the most feared complications after esophagectomy for esophageal cancer. We investigated the role of serum C-reactive protein (CRP) and drain amylase levels in the early detection of AL. METHODS This is a retrospective study of 193 patients who underwent a minimally invasive Ivor-Lewis procedure between January 2017 and October 2021. Mean CRP and median drain amylase levels between patients with and without AL were compared during the first five postoperative days (POD). ROC curves on POD 3, 4 and 5 were plotted to calculate cut-off values for CRP. RESULTS In 30 of the 193 patients (16%), AL was diagnosed with a median time to diagnosis of 9 days. Mean CRP was significantly higher in patients with AL on POD 3, 4 and 5. Cut-off values of 59, 110 and 106 mg/L had a high sensitivity of 93%, 90% and 90% on POD 3, 4 and 5. No difference in median drain amylase levels was observed. CONCLUSIONS CRP levels with a cut-off point of 110 mg/L on POD 4 do not improve earlier detection of AL, but have a high sensitivity for excluding AL. The value of drain amylase in the first 5 days after surgery is limited.
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- Sanne K Stuart
- Department of Surgery, Elisabeth-TweeSteden Hospital, Tilburg, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Elisabeth-TweeSteden Hospital, Tilburg, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Elisabeth-TweeSteden Hospital, Tilburg, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Elisabeth-TweeSteden Hospital, Tilburg, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Elisabeth-TweeSteden Hospital, Tilburg, The Netherlands
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Simitian GS, Hall DJ, Leverson G, Lushaj EB, Lewis EE, Musgrove KA, McCarthy DP, Maloney JD. Consequences of anastomotic leaks after minimally invasive esophagectomy: A single-center experience. Surg Open Sci 2022; 11:26-32. [DOI: 10.1016/j.sopen.2022.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2022] [Revised: 10/21/2022] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Rat P, Piessen G, Vanderbeken M, Chebaro A, Facy O, Rat P, Boisson C, Ortega-Deballon P. C-reactive protein identifies patients at low risk of anastomotic leak after esophagectomy. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2022; 407:3377-3386. [PMID: 36207546 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-022-02703-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Accepted: 10/04/2022] [Indexed: 10/10/2022]
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PURPOSE Fast-track protocols are increasingly used after digestive surgery. After esophagectomy, the gravity and the fear of anastomotic leak may be an obstacle to generalization of such protocols. C-reactive protein (CRP) might be a reliable tool to identify patients at low risk of anastomotic leak after esophagectomy, so that they can be safely included in a fast-track program. The aim of our retrospective bicentric study is to evaluate the interest of C-reactive protein measurement for the early diagnosis of anastomotic leak after esophagectomy. METHODS Patients having undergone Ivor-Lewis procedure between January 2009 and September 2017 were included in this bicentric retrospective study. CRP values were recorded between postoperative day 3 (POD 3) and postoperative day 5 (POD 5). All postoperative complications were recorded, and the primary endpoint was anastomotic leak. RESULTS We included 585 patients. Among them, 241 (41.2%) developed infectious complications and 69 patients (11.8%) developed anastomotic leak. CRP had the best predictive value on POD 5 (AUC = 0.74; 95% CI: 0.67-0.81). On POD 5, a cut-off value of 130 mg/L yielded a sensitivity of 87%, a specificity of 51%, and a negative predictive value of 96% for the detection of anastomotic leak. CONCLUSIONS CRP may help in identifying patients at very low risk of anastomotic leak after esophagectomy. Patients with CRP values < 130 mg/L on POD 5 can safely undertake an enhanced recovery protocol.
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- Paul Rat
- Department of Digestive and Oncological Surgery, Dijon-Bourgogne University Hospital, Univ. Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, 14 rue Paul Gaffarel, F-21000, Dijon, France.
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- Department of Digestive and Oncological Surgery, Claude Huriez University Hospital, Univ. Lille, F-59000, Lille, France
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- Department of Digestive and Oncological Surgery, Claude Huriez University Hospital, Univ. Lille, F-59000, Lille, France
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- Department of Digestive and Oncological Surgery, Claude Huriez University Hospital, Univ. Lille, F-59000, Lille, France
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- Department of Digestive and Oncological Surgery, Dijon-Bourgogne University Hospital, Univ. Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, 14 rue Paul Gaffarel, F-21000, Dijon, France.,Univ. Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, UMR LNC, Dijon, France.,Inserm, U1231, Équipe CADIR, Dijon, France
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- Department of Digestive and Oncological Surgery, Dijon-Bourgogne University Hospital, Univ. Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, 14 rue Paul Gaffarel, F-21000, Dijon, France.,Univ. Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, UMR LNC, Dijon, France.,Inserm, U1231, Équipe CADIR, Dijon, France
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- LabEx LipSTIC, Dijon-Bourgogne, University Hospital, Univ. Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, Dijon, France.,Dijon-Bourgogne University Hospital, Dijon, France
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- Department of Digestive and Oncological Surgery, Dijon-Bourgogne University Hospital, Univ. Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, 14 rue Paul Gaffarel, F-21000, Dijon, France.,Univ. Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, UMR LNC, Dijon, France.,Inserm, U1231, Équipe CADIR, Dijon, France
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Azer M, Miftode S, Bockhorn M, El-Sourani N. Evaluation of the use of inflammatory biomarkers in the early detection of anastomotic leakage after esophagectomy: A retrospective analysis. Surg Open Sci 2022; 10:12-18. [PMID: 35800711 PMCID: PMC9253454 DOI: 10.1016/j.sopen.2022.05.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2022] [Revised: 04/28/2022] [Accepted: 05/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background Postoperative anastomotic leakage remains a major complication of esophagectomy. The development of a reliable method of early detection of anastomotic leakage can revolutionize the management of esophageal carcinoma. Materials and Methods This is a retrospective data analysis of 147 patients who underwent Ivor-Lewis esophagectomy as a curative attempt to treat distal esophageal carcinoma in our surgery department between 2010 and 2021. C-reactive protein and white blood cell count in postoperative days 1, 3, 5, and 8 were compared in patients with and without anastomotic leakage. The diagnostic accuracy of these tests was challenged against the clinical reference standard represented by computed tomography or upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. Results Twenty-eight patients (19%) developed anastomotic leakage. C-reactive protein values in postoperative day 8 were the only parameter to qualify as a potential clinically helpful test with an area under the receiver operating curve of 0.85 and a P value of less than .01. We calculated the cutoff value for C-reactive protein during postoperative day 8 to be 10.85 mg/dL with specificity and sensitivity of 73.1% and 89.3%, respectively. C-reactive protein showed a positive predictive value of 43.9% and a negative predictive value of 96.7% at this cutoff value. Conclusion An absolute diagnostic value of postoperative estimation of serum inflammatory biomarkers to detect anastomotic leakage could not be proved. Serum C-reactive protein on postoperative day 8 with a cutoff value of 10.85 mg/dL could be used to exclude anastomotic leakage after esophagectomy to serve as one of the discharge criteria of the patients.
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- Mina Azer
- Department for General and Visceral Surgery, University Hospital Oldenburg, Klinikum Oldenburg AöR, Rahel-Straus-Straße 10, 26133 Oldenburg, Germany
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- Department for General and Visceral Surgery, University Hospital Oldenburg, Klinikum Oldenburg AöR, Rahel-Straus-Straße 10, 26133 Oldenburg, Germany
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- Department for General and Visceral Surgery, University Hospital Oldenburg, Klinikum Oldenburg AöR, Rahel-Straus-Straße 10, 26133 Oldenburg, Germany
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- Department for General and Visceral Surgery, University Hospital Oldenburg, Klinikum Oldenburg AöR, Rahel-Straus-Straße 10, 26133 Oldenburg, Germany
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Booka E, Kikuchi H, Haneda R, Soneda W, Kawata S, Murakami T, Matsumoto T, Hiramatsu Y, Takeuchi H. Usefulness of Procalcitonin as a Predictor of Long-Term Prognosis in the Early Postoperative Period after Esophagectomy for Esophageal Cancer. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11123359. [PMID: 35743430 PMCID: PMC9225124 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11123359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2022] [Revised: 06/07/2022] [Accepted: 06/09/2022] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between serum procalcitonin (PCT) levels after esophagectomy and infectious complications and long-term prognosis. A total of 105 patients who underwent esophagectomy between 2012 and 2019 were stratified into two groups: PCT-High group of ≥1 ng/mL and PCT-Low group of <1 ng/mL. The clinical outcomes and prognostic factors were compared between the two groups 2 postoperative days (POD), 4 POD, and 7 POD after esophagectomy. As the postoperative days passed, the association between PCT and infectious complications became stronger, and the positive predictive value was 100% at 7 POD. At 2 POD, there was no significant association between PCT elevation and infectious complications. Patients in the PCT-Low group had significantly worse overall survival (OS) and recurrence-free survival (RFS) than those in the PCT-High group at 2 POD (p = 0.026 and p = 0.011, respectively). In multivariate analysis, advanced pathological stage (hazard ratio (HR), 5.348; 95% confidence interval (CI), 2.299−12.500; p < 0.001) and PCT-Low group at 2 POD (HR, 3.673; 95% CI, 1.116−12.092; p = 0.032) were also independent predictors of worse OS. PCT in the early postoperative period after esophagectomy could be a good predictor of prognosis.
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- Eisuke Booka
- Department of Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, 1-20-1 Handayama, Higashi-ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka 431-3192, Japan; (E.B.); (H.K.); (R.H.); (W.S.); (S.K.); (T.M.); (T.M.); (Y.H.)
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- Department of Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, 1-20-1 Handayama, Higashi-ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka 431-3192, Japan; (E.B.); (H.K.); (R.H.); (W.S.); (S.K.); (T.M.); (T.M.); (Y.H.)
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- Department of Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, 1-20-1 Handayama, Higashi-ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka 431-3192, Japan; (E.B.); (H.K.); (R.H.); (W.S.); (S.K.); (T.M.); (T.M.); (Y.H.)
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- Department of Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, 1-20-1 Handayama, Higashi-ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka 431-3192, Japan; (E.B.); (H.K.); (R.H.); (W.S.); (S.K.); (T.M.); (T.M.); (Y.H.)
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- Department of Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, 1-20-1 Handayama, Higashi-ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka 431-3192, Japan; (E.B.); (H.K.); (R.H.); (W.S.); (S.K.); (T.M.); (T.M.); (Y.H.)
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- Department of Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, 1-20-1 Handayama, Higashi-ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka 431-3192, Japan; (E.B.); (H.K.); (R.H.); (W.S.); (S.K.); (T.M.); (T.M.); (Y.H.)
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- Department of Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, 1-20-1 Handayama, Higashi-ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka 431-3192, Japan; (E.B.); (H.K.); (R.H.); (W.S.); (S.K.); (T.M.); (T.M.); (Y.H.)
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- Department of Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, 1-20-1 Handayama, Higashi-ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka 431-3192, Japan; (E.B.); (H.K.); (R.H.); (W.S.); (S.K.); (T.M.); (T.M.); (Y.H.)
- Department of Perioperative Functioning Care and Support, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, 1-20-1 Handayama, Higashi-ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka 431-3192, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, 1-20-1 Handayama, Higashi-ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka 431-3192, Japan; (E.B.); (H.K.); (R.H.); (W.S.); (S.K.); (T.M.); (T.M.); (Y.H.)
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Comparison of pleural drain amylase and serum C-reactive protein for early detection of intrathoracic esophago-gastric anastomotic leaks. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2022; 407:2715-2724. [PMID: 35581392 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-022-02550-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Early detection of anastomotic leaks following esophagectomy has the potential to reduce hospital length of stay and mortality. The aim of this study was to compare the predictive value of pleural drain amylase and serum C-reactive protein for the early diagnosis of leak. METHODS A retrospective observational cohort study was conducted on 121 patients who underwent Ivor Lewis esophagectomy and intrathoracic gastric conduit reconstruction. Pleural drain amylase levels were measured daily until postoperative day (POD) 5 and compared with CRP values measured on POD 3, 5, and 7. Specificity and sensitivity for both tests, and the respective ROC curves, were calculated. RESULTS Anastomotic leak occurred in 12 patients. There was a significant statistical association between pleural drain amylase and serum CRP levels and the presence of anastomotic leakage. Pleural drain amylase cutoff of 209 IU/L on POD 2 yielded a sensitivity of 75% and a specificity of 94% (AUC = 0.813), whereas CRP cutoff value of 22.5 mg/dL on POD 3 yielded a sensitivity of 56% and a specificity of 92% (AUC = 0.772). The negative likelihood ratio of pleural drain amylase was 0.27 and 0.12 on POD 2 and 5, respectively. There was no statistically significant difference between ROC curves of amylase and CRP on POD 3 and 5 (p = 0.79 and p = 0.14, respectively). CONCLUSIONS Pleural drain amylase seems more efficient than serum CRP for early detection of esophago-gastric anastomotic leak. The practice of monitoring drain amylase and CRP may allow safer implementation of enhanced postoperative recovery pathway.
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Milito P, Asti E, Resta M, Bonavina L. Minimally invasive esophagectomy for cancer in COVID hospitals and oncological hubs: are the outcomes different? Eur Surg 2022; 54:98-103. [PMID: 35317311 PMCID: PMC8932092 DOI: 10.1007/s10353-022-00751-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2022] [Accepted: 02/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Introduction The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has caused significant delays in oncological care worldwide due to restriction of elective surgery and intensive care unit capacity. It has been hypothesized that COVID-free oncological hubs can provide safer elective cancer surgery compared to COVID hospitals. The primary aim of the present study was to analyze the outcomes of minimally invasive esophagectomy for cancer performed in both hospital settings by the same surgical staff. Methods All esophagectomies for cancer performed during the pandemic by a single team were reviewed and data were compared with control patients operated during the preceding year. Screening for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus type 2 (SARS-CoV-2) was performed prior to surgery, and special precautions were taken to mitigate hospital-related transmission of COVID-19 among patients and healthcare workers. Results Compared to the prepandemic period, the esophagectomy volume decreased by 64%. Comorbidities, time from onset of symptoms to first visit, waiting time between diagnosis and surgery, operative approach and technique, and the pathological staging were similar. None of the patients tested positive for COVID-19 during in-hospital stay, and esophagectomy was associated with similar outcomes compared to control patients. Conclusion Outcomes of minimally invasive esophagectomy for cancer performed in a COVID hospital after implementation of a COVID-free surgical pathway did not differ from those obtained in an oncological hub by the same surgical team.
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Gong SC, Ryu H, Jang JY. Usefulness of delta neutrophil index as a biomarker to predict postoperative complication in patients who underwent esophagectomy: A case-control study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e28311. [PMID: 34941124 PMCID: PMC8702068 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000028311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2021] [Accepted: 11/23/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Esophagectomy demonstrates a high incidence of complications owing to its complexity and invasiveness; hence, early detection of complications is important. We aimed to evaluate the predictive value of the delta neutrophil index (DNI) for complications after esophagectomy.We retrospectively analyzed patients who underwent esophagectomy in the department of general surgery at a single institution between January 2011 and October 2020. Patient characteristics, laboratory findings, and clinical outcomes were assessed.Fifty-seven patients were enrolled in this study, of whom 31 (54.4%) had complications. The complication group had significantly longer mean mechanical ventilation, hospital stay and intensive care unit stay periods, and higher acute physiology, age, chronic health evaluation score and mortality rate than the noncomplication group. DNI on postoperative day (POD) 2 was also significantly higher in the complication group. Logistic regression analysis showed that DNI on POD 2 was an independent risk factor associated with the complications. Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis showed that the area under curve of DNI on POD 2 was 0.712 (cutoff value: 2.15%, sensitivity 61.5%, and specificity 70.8%).Our study indicated that postoperative DNI can be useful as an early predictive biomarker of the complications after esophagectomy.
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- Seong Chan Gong
- Department of Surgery, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, National Health Insurance Service, Goyang, Korea
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Shi J, Wu Z, Wu X, Shan F, Zhang Y, Ying X, Li Z, Ji J. Early Diagnosis of Anastomotic Leakage After Gastric Cancer Surgery Via Analysis of Inflammatory Factors in Abdominal Drainage. Ann Surg Oncol 2021; 29:1230-1241. [PMID: 34550478 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-021-10763-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2021] [Accepted: 08/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Anastomotic leakage (AL) is the most serious postoperative complication for patients with gastric cancer. We aim to develop clinically tools to detect AL in the early phase by analysis of the inflammatory factors (IFs) in abdominal drainage. METHODS We prospectively included 326 patients to establish two independent cohorts, and the concentration of IFs within abdominal drainage was detected. In the primary cohort, an IF-based AL prediction model was constructed using the least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) regression. The predictive value of the model was later validated via the validation cohort. RESULTS Analyzing the IFs with LASSO regression, we developed an Anastomotic Score system on postoperative Day 3 (AScore-POD3), which yielded high diagnostic efficacy in the primary cohort (the area under the curve (AUC) = 0.87). The predictive value of AScore-POD3 was validated in the validation cohort, and its AUC was 0.83. We further built an AScore-POD3 based nomogram by combining the AScore-POD3 system with other clinical risk factors of AL. The C-index of the nomogram was 0.93 in the primary cohort and 0.82 in the validation cohort. CONCLUSIONS Our study suggests that AL can be early diagnosed after gastric cancer surgery by measuring drainage IFs.
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- Jinyao Shi
- Gastrointestinal Cancer Center, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Peking University Cancer Hospital and Institute, Hai-Dian District, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Gastrointestinal Cancer Center, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Peking University Cancer Hospital and Institute, Hai-Dian District, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Gastrointestinal Cancer Center, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Peking University Cancer Hospital and Institute, Hai-Dian District, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Gastrointestinal Cancer Center, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Peking University Cancer Hospital and Institute, Hai-Dian District, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Gastrointestinal Cancer Center, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Peking University Cancer Hospital and Institute, Hai-Dian District, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Gastrointestinal Cancer Center, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Peking University Cancer Hospital and Institute, Hai-Dian District, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Gastrointestinal Cancer Center, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Peking University Cancer Hospital and Institute, Hai-Dian District, Beijing, People's Republic of China.
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- Gastrointestinal Cancer Center, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Peking University Cancer Hospital and Institute, Hai-Dian District, Beijing, People's Republic of China.
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The Role of Heart Rate, Body Temperature, and Respiratory Rate in Predicting Anastomotic Leakage following Surgery for Rectal Cancer. Mediators Inflamm 2021; 2021:8698923. [PMID: 34456630 PMCID: PMC8390156 DOI: 10.1155/2021/8698923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2021] [Accepted: 08/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Objective To explore the value of the heart rate, body temperature, and respiratory rate in the early prediction of anastomotic leakage after rectal cancer surgery. Methods Clinical data from patients with rectal cancer who underwent anterior rectal resection in the Department of Gastroenterology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, from January 2017 to December 2019 were collected and analyzed retrospectively. Based on the occurrence of anastomotic leakage after surgery, the patients were divided into two groups: those with and without anastomotic leakage. The quantitative values of the heart rate, body temperature, and respiration rate at day 7 postsurgery were compared between the two groups. The ROC curve was used to analyze their role in the early prediction of anastomotic leakage. Results Among 441 patients with rectal cancer, 30 (6.81%) had clinical anastomotic leakage and were diagnosed at 7 ± 3 days postsurgery. Within 7 days postsurgery, the heart rate, body temperature, and respiratory rate in the anastomotic leakage group were higher than those in the nonanastomotic leakage group. The differences in heart rate (1-5 d), body temperature (2-7 d), and respiratory rate (1-7 d) were statistically significant (P < 0.05). The three ROC curves were drawn, respectively. The predictive value of the heart rate is greatest at days 2-3 postsurgery. The predictive value of the body temperature is greatest at days 4-6 postsurgery. The predictive value of the respiratory rate is best at days 1-4 postsurgery. Conclusion The changes of vital signs (heart rate, body temperature, and respiratory rate) have a certain value in the early prediction of anastomotic leakage after rectal cancer surgery. Observation of postoperative vital signs at 7 days postsurgery is helpful for the early diagnosis of anastomotic leakage.
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Oxidative Stress Level as a Predictor of Anastomotic Leakage after Rectal Surgery. Mediators Inflamm 2021; 2021:9968642. [PMID: 34257521 PMCID: PMC8261183 DOI: 10.1155/2021/9968642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2021] [Accepted: 06/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Background Early diagnosis of anastomotic leakage (AL) after rectal surgery can reduce the adverse effects of AL, thereby reducing morbidity and mortality. Currently, there are no accepted indicators or effective scoring systems that can clearly identify patients at risk of anastomotic leakage. Methods A prospective study with assessment of the diagnostic accuracy of oxidative stress level (CAT, SOD, MDA) in serum and drain fluid compared to white blood cell count (WBC), C-reactive protein (CRP), and neutrophil percentage (NEUT) in prediction of AL in patients undergoing elective rectal surgery with anastomosis. Results Most of the oxidative stress indicators we detected are of considerable significance in the diagnosis of anastomotic leakage. The level of MDA on postoperative day (POD)3 (areas under the curve (AUC): 0.831) and POD5 (AUC: 0.837) in the serum and on POD3 (AUC: 0.845) in the drain fluid showed the same excellent diagnostic accuracy as the level of CRP on the POD3 (AUC: 0.847) and POD5 (AUC: 0.896). Conclusions The overall level of oxidative stress in serum and drain fluid is a reliable indicator for the early diagnosis of anastomotic leakage after rectal surgery. More specifically, among the redox indicators analyzed, MDA has almost the same predictive value as CRP, which provides another useful biomarker for the early diagnosis of anastomotic leakage.
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Barbaro A, Eldredge TA, Shenfine J. Diagnosing anastomotic leak post-esophagectomy: a systematic review. Dis Esophagus 2021; 34:5889927. [PMID: 33565590 DOI: 10.1093/dote/doaa076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2020] [Revised: 06/13/2020] [Accepted: 06/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Esophagectomy is the gold-standard treatment for esophageal cancer; however, postoperative anastomotic leakage remains the primary concern for surgeons. No consensus exists on the optimal investigations to predict an anastomotic leak. This systematic review aims to identify a single test or combination of tests with acceptable sensitivity and specificity to identify anastomotic leak after esophagectomy and to formulate a diagnostic algorithm to facilitate surgical decision-making. A systematic review of PubMed and EMBASE databases was undertaken to evaluate diagnostic investigations for anastomotic leak post-esophagectomy. Each study was reviewed and where possible, the sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value were extracted. The review identified 3,204 articles, of which 49 met the inclusion criteria. Investigations most commonly used for diagnosis of anastomotic leak were: C-reactive protein (CRP), oral contrast imaging, computed tomography (CT), pleural drain amylase concentration, and the 'NUn score'. The sensitivity of CRP for detecting anastomotic leak varied from 69.2% to 100%. Oral contrast studies sensitivities varied between 16% and 87.5% and specificity varied from 20% to 100%. Pleural drain amylase sensitivities ranged between 75% and 100% and specificity ranged from 52% to 95.5%. The NUn score sensitivities ranged from 0% to 95% and specificity from 49% to 94.4%. No single investigation was identified to rule out anastomotic leak in asymptomatic patients. However, the authors propose a diagnostic algorithm incorporating CRP, pleural drain amylase concentration, and CT with oral contrast to aid clinicians in predicting anastomotic leak to facilitate safe, timely discharge post-esophagectomy.
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- Antonio Barbaro
- Department of Surgery, The Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, Australia
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- Discipline of Surgery, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia.,Department of Surgery, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Adelaide, Australia
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- Discipline of Surgery, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia.,Division of Surgery, Flinders Medical Centre, Bedford Park, Australia
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Al Lawati Y, Alkaaki A, Luis Ramírez García Luna J, Skothos E, Mueller C, Spicer J, Mulder D, Ferri L, Cools-Lartigue J. The Predictive Value of Inflammatory Biomarkers in Esophageal Anastomotic Leaks. Ann Thorac Surg 2021; 112:1790-1796. [PMID: 33440175 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2020.12.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2020] [Revised: 11/14/2020] [Accepted: 12/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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BACKGROUND This study investigated the role of the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) in predicting anastomotic leak (AL) after esophagectomy for esophageal adenocarcinoma. METHODS This is a retrospective analysis of a prospectively collected database from the McGill University Health Center. Included were all patients with esophageal adenocarcinoma who underwent esophagectomy between 2005 and 2016. Patients with chronic infections, concurrent active malignancies, and autoimmune conditions were excluded. NLR values were obtained on postoperative days (POD) 0, 1, 2, and 3. Receiver operating characteristic curve study and multivariable logistic analysis were conducted to evaluate the diagnostic value of NLR. RESULTS The study included 330 patients, and AL developed in 16%. Mean NLR values on POD1, 2, and 3 were higher in patients with leaks (20 vs 14 on POD1, P < .001; 20 vs 12 on POD2, P < .001; and 19 vs 10 on POD3, P < .001). The NLR value on POD3 was associated with an area under the curve of 70% and a negative predictive value of 92.4%. Multivariable analyses identified higher American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status Classification, increasing NLR trend (between POD1 and POD3), POD1 NLR, POD2 NLR, and POD3 NLR as independent factors associated with AL. CONCLUSIONS Patients who developed AL demonstrate higher mean NLR values in the early postoperative period with rising trends. Conversely a low NLR is associated with a high negative predictive value for AL. This simple metric allows risk stratification that may guide treatment decisions in esophagectomy patients.
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- Yaseen Al Lawati
- Department of Thoracic and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Thoracic and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Thoracic and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Thoracic and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Thoracic and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Thoracic and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Thoracic and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Thoracic and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
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Liesenfeld LF, Sauer P, Diener MK, Hinz U, Schmidt T, Müller-Stich BP, Hackert T, Büchler MW, Schaible A. Prognostic value of inflammatory markers for detecting anastomotic leakage after esophageal resection. BMC Surg 2020; 20:324. [PMID: 33298038 PMCID: PMC7726907 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-020-00995-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2020] [Accepted: 12/01/2020] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Early diagnosis of anastomotic leakage (AL) after esophageal resection is crucial for the successful management of this complication. Inflammatory serological markers are indicators of complications during the postoperative course. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the prognostic value of routine inflammatory markers to predict anastomotic leakage after transthoracic esophageal resection. METHODS Data from all consecutive patients undergoing transthoracic esophageal resection between January 2010 and December 2016 were analyzed from a prospective database. Besides clinicodemographic parameters, C-reactive protein, white blood cell count and albumin were analyzed and the Noble/Underwood (NUn) score was calculated to evaluate their predictive value for postoperative anastomotic leakage. Diagnostic accuracy was measured by sensitivity, specificity, and negative and positive predictive values using area under the receiver operator characteristics curve. RESULTS Overall, 233 patients with transthoracic esophageal resection were analyzed, 30-day mortality in this group was 3.4%. 57 patients (24.5%) suffered from AL, 176 patients were in the AL negative group. We found significant differences in WBCC, CRP and NUn scores between patients with and without AL, but the analyzed markers did not show an independent relevant prognostic value. For CRP levels below 155 mg/dl from POD3 to POD 7 the negative predictive value for absence of AI was > 80%. Highest diagnostic accuracy was detected for CRP levels on 4th POD with a cut-off value of 145 mg/l reaching negative predictive value of 87%. CONCLUSIONS In contrast to their prognostic value in other surgical procedures, CRP, WBCC and NUn score cannot be recommended as independent markers for the prediction of anastomotic leakage after transthoracic esophageal resection. CRP is an accurate negative predictive marker and discrimination of AL and no-AL may be helpful for postoperative clinical management. Trial registration The study was approved by the local ethical committee (S635-2013).
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- Lukas F Liesenfeld
- Department of Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Im Neuenheimer Feld 420, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Heidelberg University Hospital, Im Neuenheimer Feld 410, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Im Neuenheimer Feld 420, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Im Neuenheimer Feld 420, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Im Neuenheimer Feld 420, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Im Neuenheimer Feld 420, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Im Neuenheimer Feld 420, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Im Neuenheimer Feld 420, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Im Neuenheimer Feld 420, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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Yamamoto A, Toiyama Y, Okugawa Y, Ichikawa T, Imaoka H, Yasuda H, Fujikawa H, Okita Y, Yokoe T, Ohi M. Clinical implications of the preoperative lymphocyte C-reactive protein ratio in esophageal cancer patients. Surg Today 2020; 51:745-755. [PMID: 33130991 DOI: 10.1007/s00595-020-02166-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2020] [Accepted: 08/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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PURPOSE We recently revealed the preoperative lymphocyte C-reactive protein ratio (LCR) to be a new marker for predicting various outcomes in malignancies. The aim of our present study was to clarify the potential utility of the preoperative LCR for predicting the perioperative risk and oncological outcome in esophageal cancer patients. METHODS We analyzed the preoperative LCR from 153 esophageal cancer patients to clarify its clinical relevance. RESULTS The preoperative LCR was significantly decreased in a stage-dependent manner, and a decreased preoperative LCR was significantly associated with the occurrence of postoperative surgical site infection. Esophageal cancer patients with a low LCR showed a poor outcome in both the overall survival and disease-free survival compared with those who had a high LCR. Multivariate analyses showed that a decreased LCR was an independent prognostic factor for both a poor overall survival and disease-free survival. A decreased preoperative LCR was an independent predictive factor for postoperative surgical site infection and significantly correlated with nutritional and inflammatory indicators. In addition, the LCR was useful for identifying esophageal cancer patients likely to have a poor outcome among patients with and without neoadjuvant chemotherapy. CONCLUSIONS Assessing the preoperative LCR might help physicians identify populations at high risk for perioperative complication and oncological outcomes, and determine individualized perioperative therapeutic strategies.
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- Akira Yamamoto
- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Division of Reparative Medicine, Institute of Life Sciences, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-174 Edobashi, Tsu, Mie, 514-8507, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Division of Reparative Medicine, Institute of Life Sciences, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-174 Edobashi, Tsu, Mie, 514-8507, Japan.
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Division of Reparative Medicine, Institute of Life Sciences, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-174 Edobashi, Tsu, Mie, 514-8507, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Division of Reparative Medicine, Institute of Life Sciences, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-174 Edobashi, Tsu, Mie, 514-8507, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Division of Reparative Medicine, Institute of Life Sciences, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-174 Edobashi, Tsu, Mie, 514-8507, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Division of Reparative Medicine, Institute of Life Sciences, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-174 Edobashi, Tsu, Mie, 514-8507, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Division of Reparative Medicine, Institute of Life Sciences, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-174 Edobashi, Tsu, Mie, 514-8507, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Division of Reparative Medicine, Institute of Life Sciences, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-174 Edobashi, Tsu, Mie, 514-8507, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Division of Reparative Medicine, Institute of Life Sciences, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-174 Edobashi, Tsu, Mie, 514-8507, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Division of Reparative Medicine, Institute of Life Sciences, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-174 Edobashi, Tsu, Mie, 514-8507, Japan
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Shi J, Wu Z, Wang Q, Zhang Y, Shan F, Hou S, Ying X, Huangfu L, Li Z, Ji J. Clinical predictive efficacy of C-reactive protein for diagnosing infectious complications after gastric surgery. Therap Adv Gastroenterol 2020; 13:1756284820936542. [PMID: 32670413 PMCID: PMC7339084 DOI: 10.1177/1756284820936542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2020] [Accepted: 05/25/2020] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND With the popularization of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS), identifying patients with complications before discharging becomes important. This study aimed to explore the efficacy of C-reactive protein (CRP) in predicting infectious complications after gastrectomy. METHODS Patients with gastric cancer who underwent gastrectomy at Beijing Cancer Hospital from March 2017 to April 2018 were enrolled in the training set. Complications were prospectively registered. Receiver operating characteristic analysis was performed to assess the diagnostic accuracy of CRP via evaluating the area under the curve (AUC). Patients who had CRP tested on postoperative day (POD) 5 and accepted gastrectomy from April to December 2018 were included in the validation set to validate the cut-off value of CRP obtained from the training set. RESULTS A total of 350 patients were included (263 patients in the training set and 87 patients in the validation set). Out of these, 24 patients were diagnosed with infectious complications and 17 patients had anastomotic leakage in the training set. The CRP level on POD5 had superior diagnostic accuracy for infectious complications with an AUC of 0.81. The cut-off value of CRP on POD5 at 166.65 mg/L yielded 93% specificity and 97.2% negative predict value (NPV); For anastomotic leakage, the AUC of CRP on POD5 was 0.81. Using the cut-off value of CRP at 166.65 mg/L on POD5 achieved 92% specificity and 98.6% NPV. The optimal cut-off value (CRP 166.65 mg/L on POD5) was validated in the validation set. It achieved 97.5% specificity and 94.0% NPV for infectious complications, and 97.6% specificity and 96.4% NPV for anastomotic leakage. CONCLUSION CRP is a reliable predictive marker for the diagnosis of inflammatory complications following gastric surgery. However, this study was based on preliminary data. The validity of this data needs confirmation by a larger number of cases.
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- Gastrointestinal Cancer Center, Key Laboratory
of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Peking
University Cancer Hospital and Institute, Beijing, P.R. China
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- Gastrointestinal Cancer Center, Key Laboratory
of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Peking
University Cancer Hospital and Institute, Beijing, P.R. China
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- Gastrointestinal Cancer Center, Key Laboratory
of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Peking
University Cancer Hospital and Institute, Beijing, P.R. China
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- Gastrointestinal Cancer Center, Key Laboratory
of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Peking
University Cancer Hospital and Institute, Beijing, P.R. China
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- Gastrointestinal Cancer Center, Key Laboratory
of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Peking
University Cancer Hospital and Institute, Beijing, P.R. China
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- Gastrointestinal Cancer Center, Key Laboratory
of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Peking
University Cancer Hospital and Institute, Beijing, P.R. China
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- Gastrointestinal Cancer Center, Key Laboratory
of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Peking
University Cancer Hospital and Institute, No. 52 Fu-Cheng Road, Hai-Dian
District, Beijing 100142, P.R. China
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de Mooij CM, Maassen van den Brink M, Merry A, Tweed T, Stoot J. Systematic Review of the Role of Biomarkers in Predicting Anastomotic Leakage Following Gastroesophageal Cancer Surgery. J Clin Med 2019; 8:E2005. [PMID: 31744186 PMCID: PMC6912692 DOI: 10.3390/jcm8112005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2019] [Revised: 11/11/2019] [Accepted: 11/14/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Anastomotic leakage (AL) following gastroesophageal cancer surgery remains a serious postoperative complication. This systematic review aims to provide an overview of investigated biomarkers for the early detection of AL following esophagectomy, esophagogastrectomy and gastrectomy. All published studies evaluating the diagnostic accuracy of biomarkers predicting AL following gastroesophageal resection for cancer were included. The Embase, Medline, Cochrane Library, PubMed and Web of Science databases were searched. Risk of bias and applicability were assessed using the Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies (QUADAS) 2 tool. Twenty-four studies evaluated biomarkers in the context of AL following gastroesophageal cancer surgery. Biomarkers were derived from the systemic circulation, mediastinal and peritoneal drains, urine and mediastinal microdialysis. The most commonly evaluated serum biomarkers were C-reactive protein and leucocytes. Both proved to be useful markers for excluding AL owing to its high specificity and negative predictive values. Amylase was the most commonly evaluated peritoneal drain biomarker and significantly elevated levels can predict AL in the early postoperative period. The associated area under the receiver operating characteristic (AUROC) curve values ranged from 0.482 to 0.994. Current biomarkers are poor predictors of AL after gastroesophageal cancer surgery owing to insufficient sensitivity and positive predictive value. Further research is needed to identify better diagnostic tools to predict AL.
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- Cornelius Maarten de Mooij
- Department of Surgery, Zuyderland Medical Center, 6126BG Sittard-Geleen, The Netherlands; (M.M.v.d.B.); (T.T.); (J.S.)
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- Department of Surgery, Zuyderland Medical Center, 6126BG Sittard-Geleen, The Netherlands; (M.M.v.d.B.); (T.T.); (J.S.)
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- Department of Epidemiology, Zuyderland Medical Center, 6126BG Sittard-Geleen, The Netherlands;
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- Department of Surgery, Zuyderland Medical Center, 6126BG Sittard-Geleen, The Netherlands; (M.M.v.d.B.); (T.T.); (J.S.)
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- Department of Surgery, Zuyderland Medical Center, 6126BG Sittard-Geleen, The Netherlands; (M.M.v.d.B.); (T.T.); (J.S.)
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Inflammatory response and recurrence after minimally invasive esophagectomy. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2019; 404:761-769. [DOI: 10.1007/s00423-019-01818-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2019] [Accepted: 08/19/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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McAnena P, Neary C, Doyle C, Kerin MJ, McAnena OJ, Collins C. Serial CRP levels following oesophagectomy: a marker for anastomotic dehiscence. Ir J Med Sci 2019; 189:277-282. [PMID: 31372815 DOI: 10.1007/s11845-019-02072-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2019] [Accepted: 07/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Following oesophagectomy, the most concerning complication is that of anastomotic leak (AL). Prompt diagnosis and intervention are crucial to facilitate an optimal outcome. Other complications, particularly respiratory, are not infrequent. Early identification of AL versus other sources of the inflammatory response can be problematic. AIMS To evaluate the role of serial CRP as a prognosticator for oesophagogastric AL. METHODS All oesophagectomies carried out at our institution from 2010 to 2017 were included. Serial C-reactive protein (CRP) and white cell count (WCC) were recorded pre-operatively and on each consecutive day up to day 10 post-op. All complications were recorded and the timing of diagnosis compared with serial CRP and WCC measurements to determine any correlation. RESULTS One hundred and two patients underwent oesophagectomy (84 male, 18 female) with a mean age of 62.5 years (± 9.8). Forty-seven patients developed post-operative complications, with pulmonary (n = 28) the most common. There were 5 cases of AL. Patients in the AL group (n = 5) had a significantly higher mean CRP compared to those who did not develop AL (n = 97) pre-operatively (50 vs. 14, p = 0.046), on post-op day 3 (300 vs. 218, p = 0.02) and on post-op day 4 (279 vs. 184, p = 0.009). There was no significant difference in mean daily CRP between patients with pulmonary complications (PC, n = 29) and those who did not develop complications (NC, n = 54). CONCLUSIONS Elevated CRP may be a useful marker in facilitating the prompt diagnosis of AL following oesophagectomy. Serial CRP may not contribute to identifying lower respiratory tract infections, partly as a result of the pro-inflammatory response following surgery.
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- Peter McAnena
- Discipline of Surgery, Lambe Institute for Translational Research, School of Medicine, National University of Ireland Galway, Galway, Ireland.
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- Discipline of Surgery, Lambe Institute for Translational Research, School of Medicine, National University of Ireland Galway, Galway, Ireland
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- School of Medicine, University College Dublin, Dublin 4, Ireland
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- Discipline of Surgery, Lambe Institute for Translational Research, School of Medicine, National University of Ireland Galway, Galway, Ireland
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- Discipline of Surgery, Lambe Institute for Translational Research, School of Medicine, National University of Ireland Galway, Galway, Ireland
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- Discipline of Surgery, Lambe Institute for Translational Research, School of Medicine, National University of Ireland Galway, Galway, Ireland
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Hall BR, Flores LE, Parshall ZS, Shostrom VK, Are C, Reames BN. Risk factors for anastomotic leak after esophagectomy for cancer: A NSQIP procedure-targeted analysis. J Surg Oncol 2019; 120:661-669. [PMID: 31292967 DOI: 10.1002/jso.25613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2019] [Accepted: 06/16/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Anastomotic leak is the most common major complication after esophagectomy. We investigated the 2016 American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program esophagectomy targeted database to identify risk factors for anastomotic leak. METHODS Patients who underwent esophagectomy for cancer were included. Patients experiencing an anstomotic leak were identified, and univariate and multivariable logistic regression was performed to identify variables independently associated with anastomotic leak. RESULTS Of 915 patients included, 83% were male and the median age was 64 years. Patients with anastomotic leak more frequently had additional complications (87% vs 36%, P < .001). Rates of reoperation (64% vs 11%, P < .001) and mortality (8% vs 2%, P = .001) were higher in patients with anastomotic leak. After adjusting for patient and procedure characteristics, prolonged operative time (for each additional 30-minutes; adjusted odds ratios (AOR) 1.068, 95% CI, 1.022-1.115, P = .003), increased preoperative WBC count (for each 3000/µL increase; AOR 1.323, 95% CI, 1.048-1.670, P = .019), pre-existing diabetes (AOR 1.601, 95% CI, 1.012-2.534, P = .045), and perioperative transfusion (AOR 1.777, 95% CI, 1.064-2.965, P = .028) were independently associated with anastomotic leak. CONCLUSION Both patient and procedure-related factors are associated with anastomotic leak. Though frequently non-modifiable, these findings could facilitate risk stratification and early detection of anastomotic leak to reduce associated morbidity.
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- Bradley R Hall
- Department of Surgery, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska
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- College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska
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- Department of Surgery, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska
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- Department of Biostatistics, University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Public Health, Omaha, Nebraska
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska.,Fred and Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska.,Fred and Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska
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Anastomotic leakage (AL) is one of the most critical and detrimental complications in esophageal surgery. Early diagnosis and timely therapeutic action are necessary if patients are to avoid AL-related problems. However, there is no gold standard or consensus for early diagnosis. In this review, we focus on summarizing the definition and types of AL and modalities for early diagnosis of AL after esophagectomy.
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- Seok Whan Moon
- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, St. Vincent's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, College of Medicine, Suwon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Aiolfi A, Asti E, Rausa E, Bonavina G, Bonitta G, Bonavina L. Use of C-reactive protein for the early prediction of anastomotic leak after esophagectomy: Systematic review and Bayesian meta-analysis. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0209272. [PMID: 30557392 PMCID: PMC6296520 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0209272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2018] [Accepted: 12/03/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Early suspicion, diagnosis, and timely treatment of anastomotic leak after esophagectomy is essential. Retrospective studies have investigated the role of C-reactive protein (CRP) as early marker of anastomotic leakage. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the predictive value of CRP after esophageal resection. METHODS A literature search was conducted to identify all reports including serial postoperative CRP measurements to predict anastomotic leakage after elective open or minimally invasive esophagectomy. Fully Bayesian meta-analysis was carried out using random-effects model for pooling diagnostic accuracy measures along with CRP cut-off values at different postoperative day. RESULTS Five studies published between 2012 and 2018 met the inclusion criteria. Overall, 850 patients were included. Ivor-Lewis esophagectomy was the most common surgical procedure (72.3%) and half of the patients had squamous-cell carcinoma (50.4%). The estimated pooled prevalence of anastomotic leak was 11% (95% CI = 8-14%). The serum CRP level on POD3 and POD5 had comparable diagnostic accuracy with a pooled area under the curve of 0.80 (95% CIs 0.77-0.92) and 0.83 (95% CIs 0.61-0.96), respectively. The derived pooled CRP cut-off values were 17.6 mg/dl on POD 3 and 13.2 mg/dl on POD 5; the negative likelihood ratio were 0.35 (95% CIs 0.096-0.62) and 0.195 (95% CIs 0.04-0.52). CONCLUSION After esophagectomy, a CRP value lower than 17.6 mg/dl on POD3 and 13.2 mg/dl on POD5 combined with reassuring clinical and radiological signs may be useful to rule-out leakage. In the context of ERAS protocols, this may help to avoid contrast radiological studies, anticipate oral feeding, accelerate hospital discharge, and reduce costs.
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- Alberto Aiolfi
- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, Division of General Surgery, University of Milan, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, Division of General Surgery, University of Milan, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, Division of General Surgery, University of Milan, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, Division of General Surgery, University of Milan, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, Division of General Surgery, University of Milan, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, Division of General Surgery, University of Milan, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, Milan, Italy
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