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Yu F, Zhu Y, Li N, Fu HF, Jiang Z, Zhang XY, Zeng L, Hu XY. Gastro‑oesophageal reflux disease in liver cirrhosis: Possible pathogenesis and clinical intervention (Review). Exp Ther Med 2023; 26:414. [PMID: 37559931 PMCID: PMC10407984 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2023.12113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2022] [Accepted: 03/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/11/2023] Open
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Oesophageal variceal bleeding is a common complication of decompensated liver cirrhosis (LC). Some studies have reported that reflux oesophagitis (RE) is a risk factor for upper gastrointestinal bleeding, and greatly impacts the quality of life. However, the frequency and mechanism of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in LC remain unclear. The present review explored the possible pathogenesis, and analysed the advantages and disadvantages of the interventional measures and the need for implementation of these measures. By combining the comprehensive terms associated with LC, GERD and RE, EMBASE, Medline/PubMed and the Cochrane Library were systematically searched. The underlying pathological mechanism of GERD in LC was summarized: Transient relaxation of the lower oesophageal sphincter, delayed gastric emptying, increased intra-abdominal pressure, increased intragastric pressure and excessive nitric oxide production destroyed the 'anti-reflux barrier', causing gastric content reflux. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) have been widely used empirically to lower the risk of oesophageal venous rupture and bleeding. However, long-term use of acid inhibitors in patients with LC may induce complications, such as spontaneous bacterial peritonitis. The metabolic half-life of PPIs is prolonged in patients with severe liver function impairment. Therefore, the indications for using acid inhibitors lack clarity. However, after endoscopic oesophageal variceal eradication, additional benefits may be gained from the long-term use of PPIs in small doses.
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- Fei Yu
- Department of Infectious Diseases, Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan 610072, P.R. China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan 610072, P.R. China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan 610072, P.R. China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan 610072, P.R. China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan 610072, P.R. China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan 610072, P.R. China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan 610072, P.R. China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan 610072, P.R. China
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Kim H, Bae S, Kim YJ, Jung SY, Park JH, Park SH, Kim IH, Ko J. Time-efficient implantable catheters for draining malignant ascites in terminal cancer patients. Technol Health Care 2023; 31:223-234. [PMID: 37038794 DOI: 10.3233/thc-236019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND There is a need for an improved version of the implantable catheter for malignant ascites in the abdominal cavity. OBJECTIVE New implantable catheters have been developed that drain ascites from the abdominal cavity to the bladder by applying pressure. Based on pigtail catheters, these newly designed catheters have silicone membranes and apertures. METHODS Experimental instruments controlled flow rates and water level to observe changes of the activation pressure and its cycle time along flow rates and turns of catheters. Furthermore, various normality tests, difference tests and non-parametric tests were investigated to observe statistical validity. RESULTS Cycle times were significantly affected by flow rate (3/4 cases of p< 0.05). The effects of flow rate on activation pressure, however, were not significant (1/4 case of p< 0.05). Cycle times were not significantly affected by the number of turns of the catheter (3/8 cases of p< 0.05). In contrast, the effects of the turns on activation pressure were significant (5/8 cases of p< 0.05). CONCLUSION Overall, there was no significant difference between cycle times for 1.5 turns and 2.0 turns of catheters. In addition, catheters with 1.5 turns have a lower activation pressure than catheters with 2.0 turns. It is possible to customize catheters based on the ascites excretion and urination rates of various terminal patients.
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- Hyeonjong Kim
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Korea Maritime and Ocean University, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Korea Maritime and Ocean University, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Haeundae Paik Hospital, College of Medicine, Inje University, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Haeundae Paik Hospital, College of Medicine, Inje University, Korea
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- Department of Pulmonology, Haeundae Paik Hospital, Inje University, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Nephrology, Haeundae Paik Hospital, Inje University, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Oncology, Haeundae Paik Hospital, College of Medicine, Inje University, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Korea Maritime and Ocean University, Busan, Korea
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Smith-Hanratty B. Performing Abdominal Paracentesis. J Nurse Pract 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nurpra.2022.104534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Reflux esophagitis (RE) can cause esophageal varices bleeding and largely reduce life quality of liver cirrhosis (LC) patients. AIMS To clarify the prevalence, severity and risk factors of RE among LC patients. METHODS A case-control study that enrolled 420 endoscopy-confirmed LC patients with RE as a case cohort and 409 LC patients without RE as a control group was conducted. Logistic regression was used to determine the risk factors for RE among LC patients. RESULTS The 10-year cumulative incidence rate of RE was 4.79% among the LC patients. The severity of RE among the LC patients was higher than that among the non-LC patients (p<.05). The LC patients with RE patients were older (56 years vs. 53 years) and had higher rates of male patients (77.14% vs. 65.77%), smoking (46.90% vs. 32.76%), alcohol intake (50.24% vs. 41.08%), past endoscopic variceal ligation (EVL) (9.05% vs. 4.65%), endoscopic injection sclerotherapy (EIS) (16.19% vs. 2.69%), hiatus hernia (7.14% vs. 0.13%) and portal vein thrombosis (PVT) (14.05% vs. 4.01%). Logistic regression demonstrated that hiatus hernia, past EIS, PVT, smoking, white blood cell count, age, spleen thickness and platelet (PLT) count were risk factors for RE among the LC patients. CONCLUSIONS Patients with LC tended to have severer RE than non-LC patients. The special risk factors of RE among LC patients included past EIS and PVT, which deserved extra attention for hepatologists as well as gastroenterologists to prevent.
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- Zijin Liu
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Capital Medical University Affiliated Beijing You'an Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Capital Medical University Affiliated Beijing You'an Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Capital Medical University Affiliated Beijing You'an Hospital, Beijing, China
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Hassanin TM, Foaud Y, Mohamed H, Saad Z, Elsayed A, Refaei S, Soliman W. Prevalence and risk factors of endoscopically confirmed gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in patients with liver cirrhosis. Egypt Liver Journal 2021. [DOI: 10.1186/s43066-021-00096-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most common diseases in modern civilization that originates basically from a disturbance in the structure and function of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). Liver cirrhosis with or without esophageal varices (EV) may predispose to GERD, and GERD may precipitate rupture of esophageal varices. As variceal bleeding is a serious life-threatening complication of liver cirrhosis, GERD prevalence among cirrhotic patients is continuously subjected to research. We aimed to determine the prevalence of endoscopy-confirmed GERD in patients with liver cirrhosis and its possible risk factors. So, one hundred patients with HCV-related liver cirrhosis were consecutively enrolled in this study. They were subjected to history taking {including Reflux Disease Questionnaire}, thorough clinical examination, abdominal ultrasound, and lab investigations and then referred for upper endoscopy to screen for GERD and/or esophageal varices.
Results
GERD was endoscopically confirmed in 83 patients (83%) and the highest prevalence was in patients with Child B and C. Among 82 patients with esophageal varices, there were 68 patients who had endoscopic GERD (82.9%), and among 62 patients with ascites, there were 56 patients who had endoscopic GERD (90.3%).
Conclusion
We found a high prevalence of GERD (83%) among patients with liver cirrhosis. The severity of GERD was significantly related to the Child grade, the grade of varices, and the degree of ascites but ascites was the only significant risk factor for GERD development in cirrhotic patients.
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Zheng Z, Shang Y, Wang N, Liu X, Xin C, Yan X, Zhai Y, Yin J, Zhang J, Zhang Z. Current Advancement on the Dynamic Mechanism of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. Int J Biol Sci 2021; 17:4154-4164. [PMID: 34803489 PMCID: PMC8579455 DOI: 10.7150/ijbs.65066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2021] [Accepted: 09/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common clinical disease associated with upper gastrointestinal motility disorders. Recently, with improvements in living standards and changes in lifestyle and dietary habits, the incidence of GERD has been increasing yearly. However, the mechanism of GERD has not been fully elucidated due to its complex pathogenesis, and this had led to unsatisfactory therapeutic outcomes. Currently, the occurrence and development of GERD involve multiple factors. Its pathogenesis is mainly thought to be related to factors, such as lower esophageal sphincter pressure, transient lower esophageal sphincter relaxation, crural diaphragmatic dysfunction, hiatus hernia, and impaired esophageal clearance. Therefore, explaining the pathogenesis of GERD more clearly and systematically, exploring potential and effective therapeutic targets, and choosing the best treatment methods have gradually become the focus of scholars' attention. Herein, we reviewed current advancements in the dynamic mechanism of GERD to better counsel patients on possible treatment options.
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- Zhi Zheng
- Department of General Surgery, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Cancer Invasion and Metastasis Research, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Beijing, China
- Beijing Institute of Clinical Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Department of Hematology, Fuxing Hospital, Eighth Clinical Medical College, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Cancer Invasion and Metastasis Research, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Beijing, China
- Beijing Institute of Clinical Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Cancer Invasion and Metastasis Research, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Beijing, China
- Beijing Institute of Clinical Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Cancer Invasion and Metastasis Research, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Beijing, China
- Beijing Institute of Clinical Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Cancer Invasion and Metastasis Research, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Beijing, China
- Beijing Institute of Clinical Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Cancer Invasion and Metastasis Research, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Beijing, China
- Beijing Institute of Clinical Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Cancer Invasion and Metastasis Research, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Beijing, China
- Beijing Institute of Clinical Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Cancer Invasion and Metastasis Research, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Beijing, China
- Beijing Institute of Clinical Medicine, Beijing, China
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Kunen L, Fontes L, Moraes-Filho J, Assirati F, Navarro-Rodriguez T. Esophageal motility patterns are altered in older adult patients. Revista de Gastroenterología de México (English Edition) 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rgmxen.2019.07.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Kunen LCB, Fontes LHS, Moraes-Filho JP, Assirati FS, Navarro-Rodriguez T. Esophageal motility patterns are altered in older adult patients. Rev Gastroenterol Mex (Engl Ed) 2020; 85:264-274. [PMID: 31902552 DOI: 10.1016/j.rgmx.2019.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2019] [Revised: 07/06/2019] [Accepted: 07/26/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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INTRODUCTION AND AIMS Since the 1960s, several studies have shown the effect of aging on esophageal motility, with inconsistent results. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the manometric results in older adult patients (=60 years of age) with an esophageal disorder and compare them with adults under 60 years of age. MATERIALS AND METHODS A cross-sectional, retrospective study was conducted that included a sample of 1,175 patients (936 older adults and 239 non-older adults). The patients were evaluated and compared with respect to (i) sex, (ii) main complaint for which esophageal manometry was indicated, (iii) comorbidities, (iv) current medications, (v) smoking, and (vi) manometry results. RESULTS Patient age ranged from 19 to 92 years (women made up 76.5% of the older adults and 72.8% of the non-older adults). Normal lower esophageal sphincter relaxation and normal peristalsis were more frequent in the non-older patient group (91.1% vs. 84.8% and 87.4% vs. 76%, respectively). The manometry results for the non-older adults vs. the older adults, respectively, were: achalasia (2.9% vs. 5.9%); hypercontractile disorder (9.2% vs. 10.4%); hypocontractile disorder (38.5% vs. 47.6%); and normal values (49.4% vs. 36.1%). After excluding the variables that could change esophageal motility, the results revealed significant differences between the two study groups. CONCLUSIONS Esophageal manometry demonstrated statistically significant differences between the older adult and non-older adult study population evaluated.
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- L C B Kunen
- Departamento de Gastroenterología, Escuela de Medicina de la Universidad de Sao Paulo, São Paulo, Brasil; Hospital Estatal de Servidores Públicos, São Paulo, Brasil
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- Departamento de Gastroenterología, Escuela de Medicina de la Universidad de Sao Paulo, São Paulo, Brasil; Hospital Estatal de Servidores Públicos, São Paulo, Brasil
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- Departamento de Gastroenterología, Escuela de Medicina de la Universidad de Sao Paulo, São Paulo, Brasil
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- Departamento de Gastroenterología, Escuela de Medicina de la Universidad de Sao Paulo, São Paulo, Brasil; Hospital Estatal de Servidores Públicos, São Paulo, Brasil
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- Departamento de Gastroenterología, Escuela de Medicina de la Universidad de Sao Paulo, São Paulo, Brasil.
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BAHADIR GB, TAŞKINLAR H, İSBİR C, KILLI İ, YÜNLÜEL D, ÇÖMELEKOĞLU Ü, NAYCI A. Analyzing the effect of laparoscopy duration time on peroperative gastroesophageal reflux. Turk J Med Sci 2019; 49:639-643. [PMID: 30997979 PMCID: PMC7018339 DOI: 10.3906/sag-1803-176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Background/aim Intraabdominal pressure (IAP) is one of the main reasons for gastroesophageal reflux (GER). This study investigates whether IAP during laparoscopic surgery leads to GER in a time-dependent manner. Materials and methods In a laparoscopy model, 15 mmHg IAP was created in 8 Wistar albino rats in the Trendelenburg position (TP). A 5 mm laparotomy was performed in the left lower abdominal region, and a 6 Fr catheter was placed intraabdominally. Air was insufflated into the abdominal cavity, and the pressure was kept constant at 15 mmHg. Esophageal pH alterations were measured by pH sticks for 4 h every 30 min. Results The basal median esophageal pH value was 9 (8–10), the value after placing the catheter was 9 (7–10) (P = 0.47), and the median pH value after placing the subjects in TP was 9 (8–10) (P = 0.70). In our experimental model, esophageal pH values were found to decrease significantly at the 150th minute in TP and at 15 mmHg IAP (P < 0.05). Two rats died: one at the 120th minute and the other at the 240th minute (P > 0.05). Conclusion Esophageal pH values decreased and continued to remain low following IAP increase and TP in this experimental rat model. Prolonged laparoscopic procedures can particularly lead to GER that requires instant recognition and rapid and appropriate intervention.
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- Gökhan Berktuğ BAHADIR
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Mersin University, MersinTurkey
- * To whom correspondence should be addressed. E-mail:
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Mersin University, MersinTurkey
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Mersin University, MersinTurkey
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Mersin University, MersinTurkey
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Mersin University, MersinTurkey
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- Department of Biophysics, Faculty of Medicine, Mersin University, MersinTurkey
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Mersin University, MersinTurkey
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Sanglodkar U, Jain M, Alexander M, Venkataraman J. Gastroesophageal Reflux-Is It Uncommon in Indian Patients With Decompensated Liver Cirrhosis? J Clin Exp Hepatol 2019; 9:418-419. [PMID: 31360035 PMCID: PMC6637082 DOI: 10.1016/j.jceh.2018.09.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2018] [Accepted: 09/26/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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- Uday Sanglodkar
- Department of Gastroenterology, Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai, India,Address for correspondence: Mayank Jain, Consultant, Department of Gastroenterology, Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai, India.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Stanley Medical College, Chennai, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai, India,Department of Gastroenterology, Stanley Medical College, Chennai, India
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Chaves RCDM, Navarro-Rodriguez T. Respiratory physiotherapy in gastroesophageal reflux disease: A review article. World J Respirol 2015; 5:28-33. [DOI: 10.5320/wjr.v5.i1.28] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2014] [Revised: 01/05/2015] [Accepted: 02/09/2015] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a frequent disorder which is expensive to diagnose and treat. Initiating therapy with empiric trial of proton-pump inhibitor is a well established strategy; however, symptoms of GERD do often persist regardless of effective medication. Nowadays, increasing interest concerning the efficacy and safety of chronic acid suppression with proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs), prompts a consideration for GERD treatment strategies related to the basic physiology of the lower esophageal sphincter, including modulation of its tone and ending of spontaneous transient lower esophageal sphincter relaxation, which contributes to reflux. Together, the lower esophageal sphincter and the crural diaphragm represent the major antireflux barrier, protecting the esophagus from reflux of gastric content. In order to prevent the need for enduring PPIs therapy or surgical procedures, substitute therapeutics approaches are being researched. Recently, studies have focused on the response of the respiratory muscles to inspiratory muscle training. As a result, inspiratory muscle training has emerged as a potential alternative for treatment of gastroesophageal reflux. The present report reviews the physiologic factors contributing to GERD, and presents the newly developed therapies that can be applied either alone or in association with available efficient GERD therapy.
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INTRODUCTION Intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) and abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) are increasingly recognised to be a contributing cause of organ dysfunction and mortality in critically ill patients. The number of publications describing and researching this phenomenon is increasing exponentially but there are still very limited data about treatment and outcome. METHODS This review will focus on the available literature from the last years. A Medline and PubMed search was performed using the search terms "abdominal compartment syndrome" and "treatment". RESULTS This search yielded 437 references, most of which were not relevant to the subject of this paper. The remaining abstracts were screened and selected on the basis of relevance, methodology and number of cases. Full text articles of the selected abstracts were used to supplement the authors' expert opinion and experience. The abdomino-thoracic transmission of pressure has direct clinical consequences on the cardiovascular, respiratory and central nervous systems in terms of monitoring and management. These interactions are discussed and treatment recommendations are made. IAH-induced renal dysfunction is addressed as a separate issue. Finally, an overview of non-invasive measures to decrease IAP is given. CONCLUSION This paper describes current insights on management of IAP induced organ dysfunction and lists the most widely used and published non-invasive techniques to decrease IAP with their limitations and pitfalls.
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- Manu L N G Malbrain
- Intensive Care Unit, ZiekenhuisNetwerk Antwerpen, Campus Stuivenberg, Antwerpen, Belgium.
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Inal MT, Memis D, Sezer YA, Atalay M, Karakoc A, Sut N. Effects of intra-abdominal pressure on liver function assessed with the LiMON in critically ill patients. Can J Surg 2011; 54:161-6. [PMID: 21443832 PMCID: PMC3104306 DOI: 10.1503/cjs.042709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/05/2010] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) and intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) are associated with significant morbidity and mortality in critically ill patients. Our aim was to assess the effects of IAH on liver function using the noninvasive liver function monitoring system LiMON and to assess the prognostic value of IAP in critically ill patients. METHODS We conducted a retrospective analysis of critically ill patients who were treated in the intensive care unit (ICU). The IAP and indocyanine green plasma disappearance rate (ICG-PDR) measurements were made within 24 hours after admission to the ICU and repeated 12 hours later. Intra-abdominal pressure was measured via a Foley bladder catheter, and ICG elimination tests were conducted concurrently using the LiMON. RESULTS We included 30 critically ill patients (17 women and 13 men aged 28-89 yr) in our analysis. Statistical analysis showed that the baseline IAP values were significantly higher among nonsurvivors than survivors (19.38 [standard deviation; SD 2.08] v. 13.07 [SD 0.99]). The twelfth-hour IAP values were higher than baseline measurements among nonsurvivors (21.50 [SD 1.96]) and lower than baseline measurements among survivors (11.71 [SD 1.54]); the difference between groups was significant (p < 0.001). The baseline ICG-PDR values were significantly lower among nonsurvivors than survivors (10.86 [SD 3.35] v. 24.51 [SD 6.78]), and the twelfth-hour ICGPDR values were decreased in all groups; the difference between groups was significant (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION Our results suggest that measurement of ICG-PDR with the LiMON is a good predictor of the effects of IAP on liver function and, thus, can be recommended for the evaluation of critically ill patients.
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- Mehmet Turan Inal
- Department of Anesthesiology, Trakya University Medical Faculty, Edirne, Turkey.
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Zhang J, Cui PL, Lv D, Yao SW, Xu YQ, Yang ZX. Gastroesophageal reflux in cirrhotic patients without esophageal varices. World J Gastroenterol 2011; 17:1753-8. [PMID: 21483637 PMCID: PMC3072641 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v17.i13.1753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2011] [Revised: 02/21/2011] [Accepted: 02/28/2011] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM: To evaluate the esophageal motility and abnormal acid and bile reflux incidence in cirrhotic patients without esophageal varices (EV).
METHODS: Seventy-eight patients with liver cirrhosis without EV confirmed by upper gastroesophageal endoscopy and 30 healthy control volunteers were prospectively enrolled in this study. All the patients were evaluated using a modified protocol including Child-Pugh score, upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, esophageal manometry, simultaneous ambulatory 24-h esophageal pH and bilirubin monitoring. All the patients and volunteers accepted the manometric study.
RESULTS: In the liver cirrhosis group, lower esophageal sphincter pressure (LESP, 15.32 ± 2.91 mmHg), peristaltic amplitude (PA, 61.41 ± 10.52 mmHg), peristaltic duration (PD, 5.32 ± 1.22 s), and peristaltic velocity (PV, 5.22 ± 1.11 cm/s) were all significantly abnormal in comparison with those in the control group (P < 0.05), and LESP was negatively correlated with Child-Pugh score. The incidence of reflux esophagitis (RE) and pathologic reflux was 37.18% and 55.13%, respectively (vs control, P < 0.05). And the incidence of isolated abnormal acid reflux, bile reflux and mixed reflux was 12.82%, 14.10% and 28.21% in patients with liver cirrhosis without EV.
CONCLUSION: Cirrhotic patients without EV presented esophageal motor disorders and mixed acid and bile reflux was the main pattern; the cirrhosis itself was an important causative factor.
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Li B, Zhang B, Ma JW, Li P, Li L, Song YM, Ding HG. High prevalence of reflux esophagitis among upper endoscopies in Chinese patients with chronic liver diseases. BMC Gastroenterol. 2010;10:54. [PMID: 20525368 PMCID: PMC2889852 DOI: 10.1186/1471-230x-10-54] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2009] [Accepted: 06/04/2010] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Background Reflux esophagitis (RE) is increasing in prevalence in China. There are very few studies on the prevalence and factors related to RE in patients with chronic liver diseases. The aims of this study were to determine the prevalence of RE by endoscopy in patients with chronic liver diseases and the possible related predictors of RE. Methods A total of 1,280 patients with chronic liver disease and 29 patients with acute hepatitis A or E were prospectively evaluated. There were 879 and 401 patients with liver cirrhosis or chronic hepatitis, respectively. RE was classified by endoscopy according to the Los Angeles classification scheme. Results RE was diagnosed in 36.4% (469/1280) of the chronic liver disease patients, which was significantly higher than in the acute hepatitis patients (10.3% [3/29], P < 0.001). RE accounted for 43.0%, 9.7%, and 60.2% of patients with liver cirrhosis, chronic hepatitis(mild and medium), and liver failure, respectively. A high prevalence of RE existed in patients with liver failure and/or Child B and C liver cirrhosis, with typical symptoms of RE in 21.3% of the patients (100/469). There was a significant relationship between gender, age, ascites, and RE. Conclusions The high prevalence of RE among upper endoscopies of patients with severe chronic liver disease was demonstrated. Asymptomatic RE was more common in cirrhotic and liver failure patients. The role of RE in variceal bleeding, however, needs to be demonstrated.
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Murcia-Sáez IM, Sobrino-Hernandez ML, García-Lopez F, Córcoles-González V, Cortés-Monedero JL, Tendero-Egea A, Martínez-García A, Salinas-Sánchez AS. Usefulness of intra-abdominal pressure in a predominantly medical intensive care unit. J Crit Care 2009; 25:175.e1-6. [PMID: 19682843 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrc.2009.05.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2009] [Revised: 05/05/2009] [Accepted: 05/12/2009] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND The deleterious effects of elevated intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) have been known for more than a century. The proposed objectives were to measure changes in IAP and analyze increase-related factors and complications and whether high IAP and its persistence are related to complications and mortality in a predominantly medical intensive care unit. METHODS Over a 1-year period, we conducted a prospective cohort study in which IAP was measured using the bladder method. Hospitalization time, demographic variables, diagnosis on admission, APACHE II score, and clinical complications were recorded. RESULTS A total of 130 patients were studied. Overall mean IAP was 12.3 mm Hg (standard deviation [SD], 3.79; 95% confidence interval [CI], 11.7-13), and on the first day, 12.68 mm Hg (SD, 5.32; 95% CI, 11.8-13.6); maximum IAP was 16.4 mm Hg (SD, 4.6; 95% CI, 15.6-17.2). A positive correlation was found between IAP, APACHE (Acute Physiology And Chronic Health Evaluation) II, and age. Higher IAP values were independently associated with higher age, prolonged activated partial thromboplastin time, need for dialysis, and intolerance to enteral feeding. The value showing the best sensitivity and specificity in predicting mortality was persistence of IAP 20 mm Hg or greater for 4 days or more. The number of days with IAP 20 mm Hg or greater was a factor associated with a higher risk of death (odds ratio, 2.3). Patients who died showed a tendency to increased IAP. CONCLUSION In this study, a threshold IAP of 20 mm Hg and its permanence over time were the best predictive factors of complications and mortality. Among other relationships, we also observed that older patients had higher IAP. High IAP was a cause of intolerance to enteral nutrition.
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- Isabel M Murcia-Sáez
- Intensive Care Department, Hospital and University Complex, 02006 Albacete, Spain
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This article focuses primarily on the recent literature on abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) and the definitions and recommendations published by the World Society for the Abdominal Compartment Syndrome. The definitions regarding increased intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) are listed and are followed by an overview of the different mechanisms of organ dysfunction associated with intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH). Measurement techniques for IAP are discussed, as are recommendations for organ function support and options for treatment in patients who have IAH. ACS was first described in surgical patients who had abdominal trauma, bleeding, or infection; but recently, ACS has been described in patients who have other pathologies. This article intends to provide critical care physicians with a clear insight into the current state of knowledge regarding IAH and ACS.
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- Manu L N G Malbrain
- Intensive Care Unit, ZiekenhuisNetwerk Antwerpen, Campus Stuivenberg, Antwerpen, Belgium.
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Fagundes M, Caleiro M, Navarro-Rodriguez T, Baldi B, Kavakama J, Salge J, Kairalla R, Carvalho C. Esophageal involvement and interstitial lung disease in mixed connective tissue disease. Respir Med 2009; 103:854-60. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rmed.2008.12.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2008] [Revised: 11/30/2008] [Accepted: 12/27/2008] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Biccas BN, Lemme EMO, Abrahão Jr. LJ, Aguero GC, Alvariz Â, Schechter RB. Maior prevalência de obesidade na doença do refluxo gastroesofagiano erosiva. Arq Gastroenterol 2009; 46:15-9. [DOI: 10.1590/s0004-28032009000100008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2008] [Accepted: 04/10/2008] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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CONTEXTO: Existe uma noção geral de que indivíduos obesos desenvolvem mais freqüentemente a doença do refluxo gastroesofagiano, sendo a orientação de perder peso parte integrante do seu tratamento. Entretanto, uma base científica para esta associação não está plenamente estabelecida. OBJETIVOS: Avaliar a prevalência de obesidade e sobrepeso em pacientes com sintomas típicos de refluxo, com e sem esofagite erosiva. Analisar a prevalência de hérnia hiatal e a intensidade do refluxo anormal em relação ao índice de massa corporal nos dois grupos de pacientes. MÉTODOS: Foram examinadas retrospectivamente 362 pHmetrias de pacientes com pirose, todos com endoscopia digestiva alta prévia, definindo-se esofagite erosiva pela presença de erosões esofagianas macroscópicas e hérnia de hiato quando à junção esôfago-gástrica estava 2 cm ou mais acima do pinçamento diafragmático. Pacientes com esôfago de Barrett ou estenose péptica foram excluídos. A população foi dividida em três grupos de acordo com o índice de massa corpórea: peso normal, com índice de massa corporal entre 20 e 24,9, sobrepeso, com 25 e 29,9 e obesos com índice superior a 30. O diagnóstico de refluxo gastroesofagiano anormal com sua intensidade foi avaliado de acordo com os resultados de pHmetrias, analisados nos grupos de pacientes com e sem esofagite erosiva em relação ao índice de massa corporal. RESULTADOS: Entre os 362 pacientes, havia 148 (41%) com e 214 (59%) sem esofagite erosiva, sendo a pHmetria anormal em 100% e 57% dos pacientes, retrospectivamente. Entre os 148 (61% do sexo masculino, mediana de idade de 50 anos), 41 (28%) apresentavam peso normal, 82 (55%) sobrepeso e 25 (17%) eram obesos. Havia 88 (60%) com hérnia hiatal, sendo 29 (71% dos pacientes com peso normal), 45 (55% dos com sobrepeso) e 14 (56% dos obesos). Nos 121 indivíduos sem esofagite erosiva e com pHmetria anormal, diagnosticados como doentes com doença do refluxo não-erosiva (38% masculino, mediana de idade de 50 anos), havia 51 (42%) pacientes com peso normal, 55 (46%) com sobrepeso e 15 (12%) eram obesos. Detectou-se hérnia de hiato em 52 (43%) dos 121 pacientes, sendo 21 (41% dos indivíduos com peso normal), 24 (44% dos com sobrepeso) e 7 (47% dos obesos). Naqueles 93 pacientes sem esofagite erosiva e com pHmetria normal (39% homens, mediana de idade de 43 anos) havia 43 (46%) pacientes com peso normal, 38 (41%) com sobrepeso e 12 (13%) obesos, sendo 26 (28%) com hérnia hiatal. A prevalência de hérnia de hiato, assim como o número de pacientes com obesidade e sobrepeso foi significantemente maior no grupo de doença do refluxo erosiva, quando comparado ao grupo sem esofagite erosiva. A intensidade do refluxo, assim como a prevalência de hérnia hiatal foram similares nos pacientes com peso normal, sobrepeso e obesos, em ambos os grupos. CONCLUSÃO:A prevalência de obesidade e sobrepeso é maior em indivíduos com doença do refluxo erosiva do que naqueles sem esofagite erosiva. Não houve diferença na intensidade do refluxo entre as várias categorias de índice de massa corporal, em nenhum dos grupos estudados. Embora a hérnia hiatal seja mais prevalente na doença do refluxo erosiva, esta superioridade não se relacionou ao excesso de peso.
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De Laet IE, Ravyts M, Vidts W, Valk J, De Waele JJ, Malbrain MLNG. Current insights in intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome: open the abdomen and keep it open! Langenbecks Arch Surg 2008; 393:833-47. [PMID: 18560882 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-008-0347-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2008] [Accepted: 04/18/2008] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS The abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) is associated with organ dysfunction and mortality in critically ill patients. Furthermore, the deleterious effects of increased IAP have been shown to occur at levels of intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) previously deemed to be safe. The aim of this article is to provide an overview of all aspects of this underrecognized pathological syndrome for surgeons. METHODS AND CONTENTS This review article will focus primarily on the recent literature on ACS as well as the definitions and recommendations published by the World Society for the Abdominal Compartment Syndrome. The definitions regarding increased IAP will be listed, followed by a brief but comprehensive overview of the different mechanisms of organ dysfunction associated with intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH). Measurement techniques for IAP will be discussed, as well as recommendations for organ function support in patients with IAH. Finally, surgical treatment and management of the open abdomen are briefly discussed, as well as some minimally invasive techniques to decrease IAP. CONCLUSIONS The ACS was first described in surgical patients with abdominal trauma, bleeding, or infection, but in recent years ACS has also been described in patients with other pathologies such as burn injury and sepsis. Some of these so-called nonsurgical patients will require surgery to treat their ACS. This review article is intended to provide surgeons with a clear insight into the current state of knowledge regarding IAH, ACS, and the impact of IAP on the critically ill patient.
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- Inneke E De Laet
- ICU, ZiekenhuisNetwerk Antwerpen Campus Stuivenberg, Antwerp, Belgium
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Schechter RB, Lemme EMO, Coelho HSM. Gastroesophageal reflux in cirrhotic patients with esophageal varices without endoscopic treatment. Arq Gastroenterol 2008; 44:145-50. [PMID: 17962861 DOI: 10.1590/s0004-28032007000200012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2006] [Accepted: 12/05/2006] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Portal hypertension in patients with liver cirrhosis causes manifestations such as esophageal varices, ascites and edema. Some studies have been conducted about the role of esophageal varices in the development of esophageal motor disorders and abnormal gastroesophageal reflux in these patients. Ascites could be a factor promoting gastroesophageal reflux and it has been questioned whether reflux would favor the rupture of varices. However there are a few studies using ambulatory esophageal pH recording in the evaluation of these patients. AIMS Evaluate gastroesophageal reflux by pH recording in cirrhotic patients with esophageal varices and possible predictors. METHODS Fifty one patients (28 men, 23 women, mean age of 54 years) with liver cirrhosis, diagnosed by clinical, laboratorial, image and histological findings were prospectively evaluated. All patients had esophageal varices confirmed by endoscopy and were submitted to a questionnaire about typical gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms (heartburn and or acid regurgitation). pH recording was performed with the probe placed 5 cm above the superior lower esophageal sphincter limit, as determined by manometry. Abnormal reflux (% total time with pH < 4 >4.5%) was related to the size of varices, congestive gastropathy, ascites, severity of cirrhosis and typical gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms. RESULTS The caliber of the varices was considered to be small in 30 patients (59%), medium in 17 (33%) and large in 4 (8%), 21 (41%) congestive gastropathy. Ascites was observed in 17 (33%), 32 patients (63%) were classified as Child-Pugh A, 17 (33%) Child-Pugh B and 2 (4%) Child-Pugh C. Twenty seven patients (53%) presented with typical gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms. Abnormal reflux at pH recording was found in 19 patients (37%). One of them presented with erosive esophagitis at endoscopy. There was no relation between ascites, variceal size, congestive gastropathy and Child-Pugh score and abnormal reflux. There was a correlation between typical gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms and abnormal reflux. CONCLUSION Abnormal gastroesophageal reflux was found in 37% of the patients with hepatic cirrhosis and esophageal varices. Only typical gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms predicted these findings.
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- Rosana Bihari Schechter
- Divisions of Gastroenterology, Clementino Fraga Filho University Hospital, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
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Malbrain MLNG, De Laet I, De Waele J. Non-invasive treatment of intraabdominal hypertension: the search for the Holy Grail continues... Acta Clin Belg 2008; 63:63-6. [PMID: 18575044 DOI: 10.1179/acb.2008.63.2.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has emerged as one of the most common diseases in modern civilization. This article reviews selected changes in epidemiology of GERD during the past decade and provides information on treatment options with a focus on the impact of GERD and potential role of laparoscopic antireflux surgery in patients with diabetes mellitus, obesity, liver cirrhosis, at the extremes of life age and in immunocompromised individuals such as liver and lung transplant recipients.
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- Hugo Bonatti
- Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL 32224, USA
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A compartment syndrome exists when increased pressure in a closed anatomic space threatens the viability of the tissue within the compartment. When this occurs in the abdominal cavity it threatens not only the function of the intra-abdominal organs, but it can have a devastating effect on distant organs as well. Recent animal and human data suggest that the adverse effects of elevated intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) can occur at lower levels than previously thought and even before the development of clinically overt abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS). The ACS is not a disease but truly a syndrome, a spectrum of symptoms and signs that can and mostly does have multiple causes. It is only recently that this condition received a heightened awareness. This article reflects the current state of knowledge on intra-abdominal pressure regarding etiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, IAP measurement, organ dysfunction, prevention and treatment.
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- Intensive Care Unit, ZiekenhuisNetwerk Antwerpen Campus Stuivenberg, Belgium
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OBJECTIVE Obesity may increase intra-abdominal pressure on the stomach leading to an increase in intragastric pressure, which in turn induces lower esophageal sphincter relaxation, with subsequent reflux. However, the association between anthropometric measures of total body as well as abdominal obesity and intragastric pressure has not been examined. MATERIAL AND METHODS This prospective cross-sectional study included consecutive patients undergoing manometry at an open access Reflux Center. Standardized measurements of body-weight, height, and waist and hip circumference were prospectively obtained. To assess the intragastric pressure, the perfusion port levels of the catheter were verified to be at the same vertical height (0 mmHg) inside the patient as they were outside the patient during calibration. Correlation between gastric pressure and anthropometric measures was calculated and adjusted for demographic features and presenting symptoms. RESULTS A total of 322 patients (67% women) with a mean age of 52.5 years were enrolled. The mean values for weight, height, and body mass index (BMI) were 77.2 kg, 168 cm, and 27.5 kg/m2, respectively (range 16.0-52.0, median 27.0). The mean intragastric pressure was 2.9 cm H2O (SD: 1.7). There was a weak, positive correlation between gastric pressure and both BMI (r=0.11, p=0.05) and waist circumference (r=0.11, p=0.06). The associations between gastric pressure and both BMI and waist circumference were relatively unaffected by adjusting for several variables including age, indications for manometry, race, and gender in a multivariable linear regression model. For each unit increase in BMI, there was approximately a 10% increase in intragastric pressure. CONCLUSIONS In this study of consecutive patients with wide-ranging BMI values, there was a weak, positive correlation between intragastric pressure and both BMI and waist circumference. This indicates that obesity operates to increase the risk of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) at least partly by increasing intragastric pressure.
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- Hashem B El-Serag
- Sections of Health Services Research and Gastroenterology, Houston Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 77030, USA.
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Flores PP, Lemme EMDO, Coelho HSM. [Esophageal motor disorders in cirrhotic patients with esophageal varices non-submitted to endoscopic treatment]. Arq Gastroenterol 2006; 42:213-20. [PMID: 16444375 DOI: 10.1590/s0004-28032005000400005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND The hepatic cirrhosis has as one of the main morbid-mortality causes, the portal hypertension with the development of esophageal varices, the possibility of a digestive hemorrhage and worsening of hepatic insufficiency. It is important to identify causal predictive or aggravating factors and if possible to prevent them. In the last years, it has been observed the association of esophageal motor disorders and gastro-esophageal reflux in cirrhotic patients with esophageal varices. AIMS To study the prevalence of the esophageal motility disorders and among them, the ineffective esophageal motility, in patients with hepatic cirrhosis and esophageal varices, without previous endoscopic therapeutic and the predictive factors. METHODS Prospectively, it has been evaluate 74 patients suffering from liver cirrhosis and esophagic varices, without previous endoscopic treatment. All of them were submitted to a clinical protocol, esophageal manometry and 55 patients also held the ambulatory esophageal pHmetry. RESULTS Esophageal motility disorders have been found in 44 patients (60%). The most prevalent was the ineffective esophageal motility, observed in 28%. The abnormal reflux disease was diagnosed through the pHmetry in 35% of the patients. There were no correlation between the manometrical abnormality in general and the ineffective esophageal motility in particular and the esophageal or gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms, the abnormal reflux, the disease seriousness, the ascites presence and the gauge of the varices. CONCLUSIONS The majority of cirrhotic patients with non-treated esophageal varices present esophageal motor disorders. No predictive factor was found. The clinical relevance of these findings need more researches in the scope to define the real meaning of theses abnormalities.
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Kim SJ, Seo JS, Son MH, Kim SY, Jung KH, Kang EH, Lee SY, Lee SY, Kim JH, Shin C, Shim JJ, In KH, Yoo SH, Kang KH. The Effects of Intra-Abdominal Hypertension on the Prognosis of Critically Ill Patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Tuberc Respir Dis (Seoul) 2006. [DOI: 10.4046/trd.2006.61.1.46] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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- Se Joong Kim
- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul, Korea
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- Intensive Care Unit, Ansan Hospital, Korea University Medical Center, Korea
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- Intensive Care Unit, Ansan Hospital, Korea University Medical Center, Korea
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- Intensive Care Unit, Guro Hospital, Korea University Medical Center, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul, Korea
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BACKGROUND The association between overweight/obesity and the risk of Barrett's esophagus (BE) is unclear. Further, the association between body fat distribution and the risk of BE is unknown. METHODS We conducted a retrospective case-control study in patients who underwent endoscopy at a single large VA Medical Center between 2000 and 2003. Cases were patients with documented BE who had an abdominal CT scan within 1 yr of the endoscopy, whereas controls were patients without BE (with or without erosive esophagitis) who also had an abdominal CT scan. The surface areas of visceral adipose tissue (VAT) and subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) were calculated from CT scan images at level of intervertebral disc between L4 and L5, and body mass index (BMI) in kg/m2 at the time of endoscopy was also recorded. Cases and controls were compared in univariate and multivariable analyses. RESULTS We identified 36 cases and 93 controls. There were no significant differences between cases and controls in age (mean 63 yr), gender (98% men), or race (71% white Caucasian). BMI was significantly greater in cases than controls (27 vs 24; p= 0.006). BMI >30 kg/m2 was associated with a greater risk of BE than lower BMI (odds ratio 4.0; 95% CI: 1.4-11.1, p= 0.008). VAT was approximately 1.5-fold greater in cases than controls (183 vs 115 cm2; p < 0.0001), whereas SAT was less different (248 vs 200 cm2; p= 0.03). We estimated that each 10-cm2 increase in VAT was associated with 9% increase in risk of BE. Interestingly, VAT remained independently associated with BE in the model that adjusted for BMI, and in that model, BMI was not significantly associated with BE. CONCLUSIONS Obesity seems to be associated with an increased risk of BE. Abdominal visceral adiposity might mediate most of this risk.
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- Hashem B El-Serag
- The Section of Gastroenterology, Houston Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Houston, Texas 77030, USA
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PURPOSE OF THE REVIEW There has been an exponentially increasing interest in intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH). Comparison of the published data however is difficult due to the lack of consensus definitions. This review will focus on the available literature from the last 2 years. A Medline and PubMed search was performed using 'intra-abdominal pressure' (IAP), 'intra-abdominal hypertension' (IAH), and 'abdominal compartment syndrome' (ACS) as search items. The aim was to find an answer to the question 'Isn't it time to pay attention to intra-abdominal pressure in the critically ill?' RECENT FINDINGS Although the number of studies published on this topic is steadily increasing and confirms the pathophysiologic implications of IAH on end-organ function within and outside the abdominal cavity it remains difficult to compare the literature data because the measurement methods and definitions used are not uniform. Provocative data have been published regarding the interactions between the abdominal and thoracic compartments especially in patients with capillary leak and fluid overload; most of this data raises even more questions than it gives answers and may therefore strengthen the nonbelievers who consider IAP, IAH and ACS as epiphenomena in critically ill patients. Unless the international scientific community does not come forward with clear-cut definitions we will keep comparing 'apples with oranges.' SUMMARY It is time to pay attention to intra-abdominal pressure in the critically ill. It is also time for standardized IAP measurement methods, good consensus definitions and randomized interventional studies.
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- Manu L N G Malbrain
- Intensive Care Unit, ZiekenhuisNetwerk Antwerpen, Campus Stuivenberg, Lange Beeldekensstraat 267, B-2060 Antwerpen 6, Belgium.
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Malbrain MLNG, Chiumello D, Pelosi P, Bihari D, Innes R, Ranieri VM, Del Turco M, Wilmer A, Brienza N, Malcangi V, Cohen J, Japiassu A, De Keulenaer BL, Daelemans R, Jacquet L, Laterre PF, Frank G, de Souza P, Cesana B, Gattinoni L. Incidence and prognosis of intraabdominal hypertension in a mixed population of critically ill patients: a multiple-center epidemiological study. Crit Care Med 2005; 33:315-22. [PMID: 15699833 DOI: 10.1097/01.ccm.0000153408.09806.1b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 430] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Intraabdominal hypertension is associated with significant morbidity and mortality in surgical and trauma patients. The aim of this study was to assess, in a mixed population of critically ill patients, whether intraabdominal pressure at admission was an independent predictor for mortality and to evaluate the effects of intraabdominal hypertension on organ functions. DESIGN Multiple-center, prospective epidemiologic study. SETTING Fourteen intensive care units in six countries. PATIENTS A total of 265 consecutive patients admitted for >24 hrs during the 4-wk study period. INTERVENTIONS None. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS Intraabdominal pressure was measured twice daily via the bladder. Data recorded on admission were the patient demographics with Simplified Acute Physiology Score II, Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II score, and type of admission; during intensive care stay, Sepsis-Related Organ Failure Assessment score and intraabdominal pressure were measured daily together with fluid balance. Nonsurvivors had a significantly higher mean intraabdominal pressure on admission than survivors: 11.4 +/- 4.8 vs. 9.5 +/- 4.8 mm Hg. Independent predictors for mortality were age (odds ratio, 1.04; 95% confidence interval, 1.01-1.06; p = .003), Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II score (odds ratio, 1.1; 95% confidence interval, 1.05-1.15; p < .0001), type of intensive care unit admission (odds ratio, 2.5 medical vs. surgical; 95% confidence interval, 1.24-5.16; p = .01), and the presence of liver dysfunction (odds ratio, 2.5; 95% confidence interval, 1.06-5.8; p = .04). The occurrence of intraabdominal hypertension during the intensive care unit stay was also an independent predictor of mortality (relative risk, 1.85; 95% confidence interval, 1.12-3.06; p = .01). Patients with intraabdominal hypertension at admission had significantly higher Sepsis-Related Organ Failure Assessment scores during the intensive care unit stay than patients without intraabdominal hypertension. CONCLUSIONS Intraabdominal hypertension on admission was associated with severe organ dysfunction during the intensive care unit stay. The mean intraabdominal pressure on admission was not an independent risk factor for mortality; however, the occurrence of intraabdominal hypertension during the intensive care unit stay was an independent outcome predictor.
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- Manu L N G Malbrain
- Intensive Care Unit Director, Medical Intensive Care Unit, Ziekenhuis Netwerk Antwerpen, Campus Stuivenberg, Lange Beeldekensstraat 267, B-2060 Antwerpen 6, Belgium.
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Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW This review focuses on the available literature published in the past 2 years. MEDLINE and PubMed searches were performed using intraabdominal pressure, intraabdominal hypertension, and abdominal compartment as search items. The aim was to find an answer to the question: "Is it wise not to measure or even not to think about intraabdominal hypertension in ICU?" RECENT FINDINGS It is difficult to find a good gold standard for intraabdominal pressure measurement. Bladder pressure can be used as an intraabdominal pressure estimate provided it is measured in a reproducible way. Automated continuous intraabdominal pressure monitoring has recently become available. Key messages are (1). body mass index and fluid resuscitation are independent predictors of intraabdominal hypertension; (2). intraabdominal hypertension increases intrathoracic, intracranial, and intracardiac filling pressures; (3). transmural or transabdominal filling pressures combined with volumetric parameters better reflect preload; (4). volumetric target values need to be corrected for baseline ejection fractions; (5). intraabdominal hypertension decreases left ventricular, chest wall and total respiratory system compliance; (6). best positive end-expiratory pressure can be set to counteract intraabdominal pressure; (7). acute respiratory distress syndrome definitions should take into account best positive end-expiratory pressure and intraabdominal pressure but not wedge pressure; (8). lung protective strategies should aim at deltaPplat (plateau pressure - intraabdominal pressure); (9). intraabdominal hypertension causes atelectasis and increases extravascular lung water; (10). intraabdominal hypertension is an independent predictor of acute renal failure; (11). monitoring of abdominal perfusion pressure can be useful; and (12). intraabdominal hypertension triggers bacterial translocation and multiple organ system failure. SUMMARY The answer is that it is unwise not to measure intraabdominal pressure in the ICU or even not to think about it.
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