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Huang JG, Tanpowpong P. Paediatric gastrointestinal endoscopy in the Asian-Pacific region: Recent advances in diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. World J Gastroenterol 2023; 29:2717-2732. [PMID: 37274071 PMCID: PMC10237107 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v29.i18.2717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2022] [Revised: 02/12/2023] [Accepted: 04/14/2023] [Indexed: 05/11/2023] Open
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There has been a rapid expansion in the knowledge of paediatric gastroenterology over the recent decade, with a fast-growing repertoire of diagnostic techniques and management strategies for a wide spectrum of childhood gastrointestinal (GI) diseases. Paediatric GI endoscopy is a core competency every paediatric gastroenterologist should possess, and represents one of the most common procedures performed in children for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Yet there remains a dearth of literature on the utility and outcomes of paediatric GI endoscopy in the Asia-Pacific region. Data on the diagnostic value of paediatric GI endoscopy would be an important aspect of discussion, with the emergence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and eosinophilic GI disease as increasingly common endoscopic diagnoses. Time-based trends in paediatric GI endoscopy do point towards more IBD and gastroesophageal reflux disease-related complications being diagnosed, with a declining incidence of GI bleeding. However, the real-world diagnostic value of endoscopy in Asia must be contextualised to the region-specific prevalence of paediatric GI diseases. Helicobacter pylori infection, particularly that of multidrug-resistant strains, remains a highly prevalent problem in specific regions. Paediatric functional GI disorders still account for the majority of childhood GI complaints in most centres, hence the diagnostic yield of endoscopy should be critically evaluated in the absence of alarm symptoms. GI therapeutic endoscopy is also occasionally required for children with ingested foreign bodies, intestinal polyposis or oesophageal strictures requiring dilation. Endoscopic haemostasis is a potentially life-saving skill in cases of massive GI bleeding typically from varices or peptic ulcers. Advanced endoscopic techniques such as capsule endoscopy and balloon-assisted enteroscopy have found traction, particularly in East Asian centres, as invaluable diagnostic and therapeutic tools in the management of IBD, obscure GI bleeding and intestinal polyposis. State of the art endoscopic diagnostics and therapeutics, including the use of artificial intelligence-aided endoscopy algorithms, real-time confocal laser endomicroscopy and peroral endoscopic myotomy, are expected to gain more utility in paediatrics. As paediatric gastroenterology matures as a subspecialty in Asia, it is essential current paediatric endoscopists and future trainees adhere to minimum practice standards, and keep abreast of the evolving trends in the diagnostic and therapeutic value of endoscopy. This review discusses the available published literature on the utility of paediatric GI endoscopy in Asia Pacific, with the relevant clinical outcomes.
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Affiliation(s)
- James Guoxian Huang
- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Department of Paediatrics, Khoo Teck Puat-National University Children’s Medical Institute, National University Health System, Singapore 119228, Singapore
- Department of Paediatrics, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine National University of Singapore, Singapore 119228, Singapore
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- Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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Iwama I, Nambu R, Nakayama Y. Small bowel endoscopy for children: Collaboration of capsule endoscopy and device-assisted enteroscopy. Dig Endosc 2022. [PMID: 36576231 DOI: 10.1111/den.14511] [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: 08/24/2022] [Accepted: 12/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Capsule endoscopy (CE) and balloon-assisted enteroscopy (BAE) have become indispensable techniques for the diagnosis and management of small bowel disease in both adult and pediatric cases. However, relevant differences exist in the indications between these cohorts, with body weight and age having particular relevance in decisions for the latter. Both CE and BAE are designed for adult physique and they were not widely used among children. In addition, the types of small intestinal diseases differ between adults and children, and consequently, the indications also differ between them. This review focuses on the issues relevant to pediatric cases and describes the practical application of endoscopy in clinical practice. In conclusion, although there are age and weight restrictions, both CE and BAE are safe and useful devices for use in children, and their indications for use in children are likely to expand in the future.
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- Itaru Iwama
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Saitama Children's Medical Center, Saitama, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Saitama Children's Medical Center, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Nagano, Japan
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Reddy PM, Kulkarni S, Nabi Z, Kasle S, Chavan R, Pal P, Shrimal P, Choudhary H, Sayyed M, Reddy DN. Single balloon enteroscopy in children for evaluation of small bowel diseases in children: A large, tertiary center study. J Pediatr Surg 2021; 56:2005-2009. [PMID: 33189296 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2020.10.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2020] [Revised: 10/12/2020] [Accepted: 10/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM Device assisted enteroscopy is the cornerstone for small bowel evaluation. However, the data are limited in pediatric patients. In this study, we aim to evaluate the safety and utility of single balloon enteroscopy (SBE) in children. METHODS The data of children (≤18-years) who underwent SBE from November 2010 to July 2020 was analyzed, retrospectively. The safety and diagnostic yield of SBE were assessed. RESULTS 189-SBE procedures (males 117, mean age 15.1 ± 2.76, range 3-18 years) were performed in 174-children. The indications for SBE were chronic abdominal pain in 119 (68.4%), gastrointestinal bleed 17 (9.8%), chronic diarrhea 17 (9.8%) and vomiting 13 (7.5%). Antegrade, retrograde and combined SBE were performed in 98 (51.8%), 77 (40.7%), 7 (3.7%) children, respectively. The mean length of small bowel intubation in antegrade and retrograde SBE groups were 168.9 ± 58.6 cm and 120.7 ± 52.1 cm, respectively. Overall, a positive finding was seen in 117 (67.2%) cases. The most common findings were ileal and jejunal ulcers with or without strictures in 76 (64.9%) children. A total of 18 therapeutic enteroscopic procedures were performed. There were no major adverse events. CONCLUSION SBE is a safe and effective procedure for the evaluation and management of small bowel diseases in children.
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- Palle Manohar Reddy
- Consultant gastroenterologist, Asian institute of Gastroenterology, Hyderabad, India
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- Consultant gastroenterologist, Asian institute of Gastroenterology, Hyderabad, India
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- Consultant gastroenterologist, Asian institute of Gastroenterology, Hyderabad, India.
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- Consultant gastroenterologist, Asian institute of Gastroenterology, Hyderabad, India
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- Consultant gastroenterologist, Asian institute of Gastroenterology, Hyderabad, India
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- Consultant gastroenterologist, Asian institute of Gastroenterology, Hyderabad, India
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- Consultant gastroenterologist, Asian institute of Gastroenterology, Hyderabad, India
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- Consultant gastroenterologist, Asian institute of Gastroenterology, Hyderabad, India
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- Consultant gastroenterologist, Asian institute of Gastroenterology, Hyderabad, India
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- Chairman and Chief Gastroenterologist, Asian institute of Gastroenterology, Hyderabad, India.
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Kudo T, Abukawa D, Nakayama Y, Segawa O, Uchida K, Jimbo K, Shimizu T. Nationwide survey of pediatric gastrointestinal endoscopy in Japan. J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2021; 36:1545-1549. [PMID: 33128271 DOI: 10.1111/jgh.15297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2020] [Revised: 08/25/2020] [Accepted: 10/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM The implementation rates of pediatric gastrointestinal endoscopy are increasing with advancements in the devices used and pediatricians' skills. As part of the Japan Pediatric Endoscopy Study Group, we aimed to investigate the rates of pediatric gastrointestinal endoscopy use and the associated adverse events through a nationwide survey. METHODS A questionnaire was sent to 630 institutions in Japan. The numbers of pediatric gastrointestinal endoscopy cases and adverse events occurring during endoscopy, from April 2011 to March 2016, were investigated. RESULTS Responses were obtained from 445 facilities. The total number of pediatric gastrointestinal endoscopies was 37 447 and that of endoscopic examinations was 32 219 (86.0%), with esophagogastroduodenoscopy accounting for 18 484 cases; ileal colonoscopy, 11 936; endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, 389; wireless capsule endoscopy, 897; and balloon-assisted enteroscopy, 513. The number of endoscopic treatments was 5228, followed by balloon dilatation (1703), foreign body removal (989), and polypectomy (822); 201 adverse events (0.54%) occurred, 79 of which presented during endoscopic examination (0.25%). Eight serious perforations were noted in 0.0054% and 0.025% of those undergoing esophagogastroduodenoscopy and colonoscopy, respectively. Overall, 122 adverse events (2.33%) occurred in association with endoscopic treatment. One case of cardiopulmonary arrest occurred because of accidental extubation. However, no deaths occurred. CONCLUSION Endoscopic examinations had a slightly higher adverse event rate, because of an increase in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography and small intestine enteroscopy, than that reported in previous studies, but the adverse event rate of endoscopic treatment did not increase.
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- Takahiro Kudo
- Department of Pediatrics, Juntendo University Faculty of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.,The Pediatric Gastrointestinal Endoscopy National Survey Working Group in Japanese Pediatric Endoscopy Research Group, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of General Pediatrics and Gastroenterology, Miyagi Children's Hospital, Sendai, Japan.,The Pediatric Gastrointestinal Endoscopy National Survey Working Group in Japanese Pediatric Endoscopy Research Group, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Japan.,The Pediatric Gastrointestinal Endoscopy National Survey Working Group in Japanese Pediatric Endoscopy Research Group, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Tokyo Women's Medical University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan.,The Pediatric Gastrointestinal Endoscopy National Survey Working Group in Japanese Pediatric Endoscopy Research Group, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, Tsu, Japan.,The Pediatric Gastrointestinal Endoscopy National Survey Working Group in Japanese Pediatric Endoscopy Research Group, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Juntendo University Faculty of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Juntendo University Faculty of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.,The Pediatric Gastrointestinal Endoscopy National Survey Working Group in Japanese Pediatric Endoscopy Research Group, Tokyo, Japan
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Arai K. Very Early-Onset Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Challenging Field for Pediatric Gastroenterologists. Pediatr Gastroenterol Hepatol Nutr 2020; 23:411-422. [PMID: 32953636 PMCID: PMC7481055 DOI: 10.5223/pghn.2020.23.5.411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2019] [Revised: 04/18/2020] [Accepted: 06/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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With the increasing number of children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), very early-onset IBD (VEO-IBD), defined as IBD that is diagnosed or that develops before 6 years of age, has become a field of innovation among pediatric gastroenterologists. Advances in genetic testing have enabled the diagnosis of IBD caused by gene mutations, also known as monogenic or Mendelian disorder-associated IBD (MD-IBD), with approximately 60 causative genes reported to date. The diagnosis of VEO-IBD requires endoscopic and histological evaluations. However, satisfactory small bowel imaging studies may not be feasible in this small population. Both genetic and immunological approaches are necessary for the diagnosis of MD-IBD, which can differ among countries according to the available resources. As a result of the use of targeted gene panels covered by the national health insurance and the nationwide research project investigating inborn errors of immunity, an efficient approach for the diagnosis of MD-IBD has been developed in Japan. Proper management of VEO-IBD by pediatric gastroenterologists constitutes a challenge. Some MD-IBDs can be curable by allogenic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. With an understanding of the affected gene functions, targeted therapies are being developed. Social and psychological support systems for both children and their families should also be provided to improve their quality of life. Multidisciplinary team care would contribute to early diagnosis, proper therapeutic interventions, and improved quality of life in patients and their families.
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- Katsuhiro Arai
- Center for Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Division of Gastroenterology, National Center for Child Health and Development, Tokyo, Japan
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The Safety and Feasibility of a New Through-the-scope Balloon-assisted Enteroscopy in Children. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2020; 71:e6-e11. [PMID: 32187142 DOI: 10.1097/mpg.0000000000002706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Small bowel involvement in Crohn disease (CD) is clinically important for diagnosis and treatment. Single and double-balloon enteroscopy have already become important diagnostic tools in such cases. The on-demand NaviAid AB device enables deep advancement into the small bowel, using an anterograde or retrograde approach. In adults, this procedure is feasible, safe, and rapid. This work aimed to assess the safety and feasibility of NaviAid AB enteroscopy in pediatric patients. METHODS Single-center, prospective study using the through-the-scope balloon-assisted-enteroscopy (TTS-BAE) NaviAid AB device for the evaluation of the small bowel in children with suspected or known inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The system consists of a single-use balloon catheter inserted through the instrument channel of a standard colonoscope. It consists of an inflation/deflation system (NaviAid SPARK), which is inflated to anchoring pressure. The repetitive push-pull technique enables the advancement of the colonoscope along the small intestine. RESULTS Fifty analyzed endoscopic procedures (30 retrograde, 20 anterograde) were performed in 34 children (52.9% boys, mean age 13.7 years). Average maximal depth of insertion (MDI), advancement depth using the NaviAid AB and average total procedure time were 138 cm (range 100-190 cm), 81 cm (range 40-120 cm), and 12.8 minutes (range 7.3-19.0 minutes), respectively, for the anterograde approach and 143 cm (range 100-170 cm), 64 cm (range 20-95 cm), and 21.9 minutes (range 13.9-32.0 minutes), respectively, for the retrograde approach. No serious or device-related adverse events were reported. CONCLUSIONS NaviAid AB enteroscopy in children is safe, feasible, and enables assessment of the small intestine in a short period of time.
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