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Martins Mendes T, Fonseca T, Pereira Anjos D. [Recurrent Bacteremia after Cyanoacrylate Sclerotherapy of Ectopic Duodenal Varices]. ACTA MEDICA PORT 2024; 37:136-141. [PMID: 37387411 DOI: 10.20344/amp.19444] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2022] [Accepted: 03/31/2023] [Indexed: 07/01/2023]
Abstract
Sclerotherapy with N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate is the first-line endoscopic approach for gastric and ectopic variceal bleeding, but it can be associated with local or systemic complications. Episodes of transient bacteremia after the procedure are frequent, but documented cases of recurrent bacteremia are rare. The authors report a 47-year-old female patient with liver cirrhosis who underwent duodenal sclerotherapy with cyanoacrylate after upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Subsequently, she developed five episodes of bacteremia with unknown origin. A definitive diagnosis of recurrent bacteremia due to cyanoacrylate was only possible after an exhaustive study to exclude other infectious foci. This case highlights a rare complication in an unusual topography (ectopic varices) and with a high number of episodes of bacteremia. A multidisciplinary management was paramount due to the patient's high surgical and anesthetic risk, comorbidities, and surgical aggressiveness.
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- Serviço de Medicina Interna. Centro Hospitalar Tâmega e Sousa. Penafiel. Portugal
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- Serviço de Medicina Interna. Centro Hospitalar Tâmega e Sousa. Penafiel. Portugal
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Eysenbach LM, Koo KSH, Monroe EJ, Reis J, Perkins JA, Shivaram GM. Migration of n-BCA glue as a complication of venous malformation treatment in children. Radiol Case Rep 2021; 16:3526-3533. [PMID: 34584591 PMCID: PMC8450196 DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2021.07.065] [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: 06/01/2021] [Revised: 07/21/2021] [Accepted: 07/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Preoperative n-butyl cyanoacrylate (n-BCA) embolization of venous malformations facilitates surgical resection. Although embolization is generally well-tolerated, central venous n-BCA migration can occur. The purpose of this article is to describe 3 cases of glue migration requiring glue embolectomy. Strategies for prevention and treatment of glue migration during embolization of venous malformations are reviewed.
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- Lindsay M Eysenbach
- Department of Radiology, Section of Interventional Radiology, University of Washington School of Medicine
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- Department of Radiology, Section of Interventional Radiology, University of Washington School of Medicine.,Department of Radiology, Section of Interventional Radiology, Seattle Children's Hospital
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- Department of Radiology, Section of Interventional Radiology, University of Washington School of Medicine.,Department of Radiology, Section of Interventional Radiology, Seattle Children's Hospital
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- Department of Radiology, Section of Interventional Radiology, University of Washington School of Medicine.,Department of Radiology, Section of Interventional Radiology, Seattle Children's Hospital
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, University of Washington School of Medicine.,Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Seattle Children's Hospital
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- Department of Radiology, Section of Interventional Radiology, University of Washington School of Medicine.,Department of Radiology, Section of Interventional Radiology, Seattle Children's Hospital
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The purpose of this article is to describe acute complications associated with adhesive cyanoacrylate deposition in the peripheral circulation and their management. Despite best efforts, n-butyl cyanoacrylate glue embolization is inherently unpredictable and complications do occur. An understanding of preparation techniques that minimize adverse event rates and the technical skillset required to manage complications are necessary for the safe and efficient use of liquid embolic agents.
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- Hannah Hill
- Department of Radiology, Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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Randi BA, Ninomiya DA, Nicodemo EL, Lopes BC, Cançado ER, Levin AS. Recurrent bacteremia after injection of N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate for treatment of bleeding gastric varices: a case report and review of the literature. BMC Res Notes 2015; 8:692. [PMID: 26581748 PMCID: PMC4652425 DOI: 10.1186/s13104-015-1679-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2015] [Accepted: 11/06/2015] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Background Bleeding from gastric varices has high mortality rate, and obliteration using N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate is the treatment of choice. Recurrent bacteremia is rarely reported following the procedure. We aimed to report a case of recurrent bacteremia after N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate treatment and to review published cases. Case presentation and review In May 2014, a 43-year-old Brazilian male presented with lower gastrointestinal bleeding. Endoscopy showed active bleeding from gastric varix. Injection of N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate was performed and the patient was discharged. Over the next 4 months he presented with three episodes of bacteremia with severe sepsis and no identifiable focus of infection. Oral prophylaxis was initiated in September 2014 and he has remained free of bacteremia. Six other cases of recurrent bacteremia following sclerosis with N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate were reported in the literature. All patients had portal hypertension and bleeding from gastric varices. Average age of patients was 55.7 years and the median time from endoscopic procedure to the first episode of bacteremia was 105 days (range 14–365). The mean number of episodes of bacteremia per patient was 2.5. Conclusion Recurrent bacteremia associated with endoscopic treatment with N-2-butyl-cyanoacrylate is rare, but should be suspected in patients in which investigation shows no other focus of infection. Secondary prophylaxis should be considered after the first episode.
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- Bruno A Randi
- Division of Infectious and Parasitic Diseases, Clinical Hospital, University of São Paulo Medical School, Dr. Ovídio Pires de Campos Street, 225-Cerqueira César, São Paulo, SP, 05403-010, Brazil.
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- Division of Infectious and Parasitic Diseases, Clinical Hospital, University of São Paulo Medical School, Dr. Ovídio Pires de Campos Street, 225-Cerqueira César, São Paulo, SP, 05403-010, Brazil.
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- Division of Infectious and Parasitic Diseases, Clinical Hospital, University of São Paulo Medical School, Dr. Ovídio Pires de Campos Street, 225-Cerqueira César, São Paulo, SP, 05403-010, Brazil.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, University of São Paulo School of Medicine, Dr. Ovídio Pires de Campos Street, 225-Cerqueira César, São Paulo, SP, 05403-010, Brazil.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, University of São Paulo School of Medicine, Dr. Ovídio Pires de Campos Street, 225-Cerqueira César, São Paulo, SP, 05403-010, Brazil.
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- Division of Infectious and Parasitic Diseases, Clinical Hospital, University of São Paulo Medical School, Dr. Ovídio Pires de Campos Street, 225-Cerqueira César, São Paulo, SP, 05403-010, Brazil.
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El Sayed G, Tarff S, O'Beirne J, Wright G. Endoscopy management algorithms: role of cyanoacrylate glue injection and self-expanding metal stents in acute variceal haemorrhage. Frontline Gastroenterol 2015; 6:208-216. [PMID: 26167267 PMCID: PMC4484373 DOI: 10.1136/flgastro-2013-100428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2013] [Revised: 05/24/2014] [Accepted: 05/26/2014] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Mortality from acute variceal bleeding (AVB) has improved markedly over the last 2-3 decades due to increased specialisation and standardisation of medical and endoscopic practice culminating in the production of consensus guidance based on expert opinion. Nonetheless, despite greater exposure, training and endoscopic practices, 30-day mortality still remains high at around 30%. This is a reflection of the high morbidity with liver disease, and limited endoscopic experience and/or endoscopic techniques used by the majority of general endoscopists. Clinical necessity defines our drive for further endoscopic innovation to improve 'best practice' and, therefore, clinical outcomes accordingly. Sclerotherpy, variceal band ligation and/or rescue balloon tamponade have been entrenched in most treatment algorithms over the decades. However, in recent years and albeit limited to specialised liver centres, cyanoacrylate glue injection therapy (for oesophageal and gastric varices), and the placement of a self-expanding metallic stent for oesophageal varices have begun to offer improved endoscopic care in experienced hands. Yet even in specialised centres, their application is sporadic and operator dependent. Here, we discuss the evidence of these newer endoscopic approaches, and hope to propose their inclusion in endoscopic therapy algorithms for 'best practice' management of AVB in all appropriately supported endoscopy units.
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- G El Sayed
- Department of Gastroenterology, Basildon & Thurock University Hospital, London, UK
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Basildon & Thurock University Hospital, London, UK
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- Sheila Sherlock Liver Centre, Royal Free Hospital, London, UK
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Basildon & Thurock University Hospital, London, UK
- Sheila Sherlock Liver Centre, Royal Free Hospital, London, UK
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Joo K, Hyun IY, Baek JH, Chung MH, Lee JS. Detection of an Infected N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate Plug by F-18 FDG PET/CT Scan in a Patient Who Received Endoscopic Intervention for Gastric Variceal Bleeding. Infect Chemother 2013; 45:230-3. [PMID: 24265972 PMCID: PMC3780960 DOI: 10.3947/ic.2013.45.2.230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [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: 02/15/2013] [Revised: 05/15/2013] [Accepted: 05/20/2013] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Injection of N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate has been used successfully for treatment of gastric variceal bleeding. Bacteremia after injection of N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate is well known, however, the method for diagnosis of infected endovascular injected material has remained uncertain. This is the first case reporting use of F-18 FDG PET/CT in detection of the source of infection after control of endoscopic bleeding with N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate.
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- Kowoon Joo
- Department of Internal Medicine, Inha University Hospital, Incheon, Korea
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Bleeding from gastric varices (GV) continues to pose a challenge to the endoscopist and no consensus has been reached on the best way for treating these patients. Gastric variceal obturation (GVO) with the tissue adhesive, N-2-butyl-cyanoacrylate (NBC), is considered the treatment of first-choice for this condition in most parts of the world. The liquid monomer polymerizes into a solid cast, obturating the vessel within 10-20 s of coming in contact with ionic solutions such as blood. Gastric variceal obturation achieves hemostasis in over 90% of patients with active bleeding, eradicates GV in over 80% of these patients, and re-bleeding occurs in 3-30%. These results are comparable with those of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunting (TIPS; over 90% hemostasis in acute bleeding with re-bleeding in 15-30%). Though, there has been no direct comparison with GVO, balloon-occluded retrograde transvenous obliteration of GV (BRTO) achieves near 100% obliteration with recurrence in 0-10% and is superior to TIPS for hemostasis in active bleeding when used in combination with transcatheter sclerotherapy. Several complications have been described for GVO including thromboembolic complications which occur in 0.5-4.3% and may be devastating in some. Many of the complications and the variability in results of GVO can be attributed to variations in injection technique. The use of a standardized injection technique has been reported to achieve 100% hemostasis and obliteration with 6.9% re-bleeding and no embolic complications. Gastric variceal obturation with NBC continues to be the first-choice therapy for GV bleeding outside Japan. Adherence to a standard injection technique will maximize hemostasis and eradication of GV while minimizing complications of therapy.
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- Vivek A Saraswat
- Department of Gastroenterology, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, India
- Address for correspondence: Vivek A Saraswat, Professor, Department of Gastroenterology, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Galperine T, Flateau C, Venon MD, Lescure FX, Béraud G, Said Ibrahim T, Delisle F, Durand F, Faure K, Pialoux G, Guery B. Recurrent bacteremia, a complication of cyanoacrylate injection for variceal bleeding: report of two cases and review of the literature. Case Rep Med 2009; 2009:407053. [PMID: 19721702 DOI: 10.1155/2009/407053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2009] [Accepted: 07/07/2009] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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We report the first description of recurrent bacteremia in two patients after cyanoacrylate injection for gastric varices bleeding treated with antibiotics alone. Adapted and prolonged antibiotic treatment allowed a complete resolution of the infection with no relapse after more than 6 months. According to recent data, prophylactic antibiotics should be further investigated for patients with bleeding varices undergoing cyanoacrylate injection.
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