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Mukai S, Itoi T, Sofuni A, Tsuchiya T, Tanaka R, Tonozuka R, Kojima H. Bridging endoscopic pancreatic stenting for disconnected pancreatic duct syndrome using a rendezvous technique from a walled-off necrosis cavity. Endoscopy 2024; 56:E29-E30. [PMID: 38194989 PMCID: PMC10776267 DOI: 10.1055/a-2219-2672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2024]
Affiliation(s)
- Shuntaro Mukai
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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Hama K, Sofuni A, Nakatsubo R, Tsuchiya T, Tanaka R, Tonozuka R, Mukai S, Yamamoto K, Katanuma A, Itoi T. Noninvasive rapid urinary trypsinogen-2 dipstick test for early exclusion of post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography pancreatitis within hours after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography: Clinical diagnosis and considerations. DEN Open 2024; 4:e336. [PMID: 38389803 PMCID: PMC10881900 DOI: 10.1002/deo2.336] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2023] [Revised: 12/30/2023] [Accepted: 01/13/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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Objective Few reports have explored the application of urinary trypsinogen-2 measurement in the early diagnosis of post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) pancreatitis, and none have demonstrated the benefits of noninvasive testing. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical application of the rapid urinary trypsinogen-2 dipstick test (Nipro, Japan) compared with serum amylase and lipase levels for the early diagnosis of post-ERCP pancreatitis (PEP). Methods A total of 100 consecutive patients (54 men and 46 women) who were admitted and underwent ERCP at Tokyo Medical University Hospital from August 2021 to December 2021 were recruited. All patients underwent rapid urinary trypsinogen-2 measurement using the dipstick test before and after ERCP. Measurements were taken 24 h before ERCP for pre-ERCP and 1-4 h after ERCP for post-ERCP. Additionally, serum amylase and lipase levels were measured at 8:00 a.m. of the day after ERCP (at least 8 h after ERCP), and their diagnostic abilities for PEP were compared and evaluated. Results PEP occurred in 5/100 patients (5%). The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value of the dipstick test for diagnosing PEP were 100%, 83.2%, 23.8%, and 100%, respectively. These results were comparable to the diagnostic performance of serum amylase and lipase levels at 8:00 a.m. on the day after ERCP (at least 8 h after ERCP). However, false positives must be considered. Conclusion The dipstick test may be useful in clinical practice as a noninvasive screening test for the early prediction of PEP.
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- Kazuki Hama
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Tokyo Medical University Tokyo Japan
- Center for Gastroenterology Teine Keijinkai Hospital Hokkaido Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Tokyo Medical University Tokyo Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Tokyo Medical University Tokyo Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Tokyo Medical University Tokyo Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Tokyo Medical University Tokyo Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Tokyo Medical University Tokyo Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Tokyo Medical University Tokyo Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Tokyo Medical University Tokyo Japan
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- Center for Gastroenterology Teine Keijinkai Hospital Hokkaido Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Tokyo Medical University Tokyo Japan
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Hirakawa N, Yamamoto K, Sofuni A, Tsuchiya T, Ishii K, Tanaka R, Tonozuka R, Mukai S, Nagai K, Matsunami Y, Kojima H, Minami H, Nakatsubo R, Asano K, Itoi T. Factors predicting technical failure of endoscopic transpapillary gallbladder drainage for acute cholecystitis. DEN Open 2024; 4:e308. [PMID: 37915764 PMCID: PMC10616688 DOI: 10.1002/deo2.308] [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] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Revised: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 11/03/2023]
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Objectives Endoscopic transpapillary gallbladder drainage (ETGBD) is a highly technical procedure, but few studies have evaluated factors that predict its technical success. Therefore, in this study, we sought to identify predictors of technically successful ETGBD. Methods One hundred and eighty-two patients who underwent ETGBD for acute cholecystitis at our hospital were retrospectively investigated. Factors associated with technical failure were identified by focusing on clinical characteristics, anatomical features (direction of the cystic duct branch and course of the cystic duct), and procedural factors (cystic duct and gallbladder with or without contrast and cystic duct injury). Results The technical success rate was 84.6% (154/182) and the clinical success rate was 96.1% (148/154). The adverse event rate was 11.0% (20/182; cystic duct injury in 13 patients, pancreatitis in six, and liver abscess in one. Univariate and multivariate analyses identified the right cranial direction and spiral-type course of the cystic duct to be significant anatomical features and cystic duct injury to be a significant procedural feature contributing to the technical failure of ETGBD. Conclusions ETGBD is a highly practical procedure for patients with acute cholecystitis. However, difficulty is encountered in some cases because of anatomical and procedural factors. Our results suggest that ETGBD may be difficult and thus should not be performed in cases with the right cranial direction or spiral-type course of the cystic duct or those with cystic duct injury.
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- Noriyuki Hirakawa
- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyTokyo Medical UniversityTokyoJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyTokyo Medical UniversityTokyoJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyTokyo Medical UniversityTokyoJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyTokyo Medical UniversityTokyoJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyTokyo Medical UniversityTokyoJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyTokyo Medical UniversityTokyoJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyTokyo Medical UniversityTokyoJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyTokyo Medical UniversityTokyoJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyTokyo Medical UniversityTokyoJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyTokyo Medical UniversityTokyoJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyTokyo Medical UniversityTokyoJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyTokyo Medical UniversityTokyoJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyTokyo Medical UniversityTokyoJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyTokyo Medical UniversityTokyoJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyTokyo Medical UniversityTokyoJapan
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Yamamoto K, Itoi T, Matsunami Y, Sofuni A, Tsuchiya T, Mukai S, Kojima H, Minami H, Nakatsubo R, Tonozuka R. Early and late effects of endoscopic interventions in patients with malignant afferent loop syndrome: A single-center experience and literature review. J Hepatobiliary Pancreat Sci 2024; 31:120-132. [PMID: 37907717 DOI: 10.1002/jhbp.1380] [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: 01/18/2023] [Revised: 08/09/2023] [Accepted: 09/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND/PURPOSE Afferent loop syndrome (ALS) is a rare adverse event after gastrointestinal surgery requiring appropriate early decompression treatment. Several endoscopic interventions have been attempted for treatment, including endoscopic enteral metal stent placement (EMSP), endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided entero-enterostomy (EUS-EE), and EUS-guided hepaticogastrostomy (EUS-HGS). However, there are limited data on outcomes, including duration of stent patency. In this study, we evaluated the usefulness of each endoscopic intervention for malignant ALS. METHODS We retrospectively investigated nine patients with malignant ALS who underwent EMSP, EUS-EE, or EUS-HGS. Information on technical success, clinical efficacy, adverse events, stent dysfunction, and overall survival was collected and analyzed. RESULTS The most common symptoms were abdominal pain and cholangitis. ALS was treated by EMSP in three patients, EUS-EE in three patients, and EUS-HGS in three patients. Stent placement was successful and clinically effective in all patients with no adverse events. During follow-up, stent dysfunction occurred in two patients treated by EUS-HGS. Eight patients died of primary disease during a median follow-up of 157 days. CONCLUSIONS Each of the available endoscopic interventions for malignant ALS can be expected to produce similar outcomes, including duration of stent patency. The choice of endoscopic intervention should be made based on the characteristics of each treatment.
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- Kenjiro Yamamoto
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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Mukai S, Itoi T, Tsuchiya T, Tanaka R, Tonozuka R, Yamamoto K, Nagai K, Matsunami Y, Kojima H, Sofuni A. A novel technique for one-step dilation followed by bile aspiration using an ultra-tapered bougie dilator with side holes to minimize bile leakage during EUS-guided hepaticogastrostomy. J Hepatobiliary Pancreat Sci 2024. [PMID: 38189635 DOI: 10.1002/jhbp.1413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2023] [Revised: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024]
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- Shuntaro Mukai
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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Yamashita Y, Shimokawa T, Ashida R, Hirooka Y, Iwashita T, Kato H, Kin T, Masamune A, Miwa H, Ohno E, Shiomi H, Sofuni A, Takenaka M, Kitano M. Protocol for a Multi-Center Confirmatory Trial to Evaluate the Differential Diagnostic Performance of Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasonography Using Perflubutane in Patients with a Pancreatic Mass: A Multicenter Prospective Study. Diagnostics (Basel) 2024; 14:130. [PMID: 38248007 PMCID: PMC10814130 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics14020130] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2023] [Revised: 12/09/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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For pancreatic masses, an evaluation of their vascularity using contrast-enhanced ultrasonography can help improve their characterization. This study was designed to evaluate the utility and safety of contrast-enhanced transabdominal ultrasonography (CE-TUS) and endoscopic ultrasonography (CE-EUS) in the diagnosis of pancreatic masses including solid or cystic masses. This multi-center comparative open-label superiority study is designed to compare Plain (P)-TUS/EUS alone with P-TUS/P-EUS plus CE-TUS/CE-EUS. Three hundred and one patients with a total of 232 solid pancreatic masses and 69 cystic masses were prospectively enrolled. The primary endpoints are to compare the diagnostic accuracy between P-TUS/P-EUS alone and P-TUS/P-EUS plus CE-TUS/CE-EUS for both the TUS and EUS of solid pancreatic masses, and to compare the diagnostic accuracy between P-EUS alone and P-EUS plus CE-EUS in cystic pancreatic masses. The secondary endpoints are to compare the diagnostic sensitivity and specificity of P-TUS/P-EUS alone and P-TUS/P-EUS plus CE-TUS/CE-EUS for pancreatic solid/cystic masses, and the accuracy of P-TUS alone and P-TUS plus CE-TUS for pancreatic cystic masses. Other secondary endpoints included comparing the diagnostic sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy of CE-TUS, CE-EUS and CE-computed tomography (CT) for solid/cystic pancreatic masses. The safety, degree of effective enhancement, and diagnostic confidence obtained with CE-TUS/CE-EUS will also be assessed.
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- Yasunobu Yamashita
- Second Department of Internal Medicine, Wakayama Medical University, 811-1 Kimiidera, Wakayama 641-0012, Japan
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- Clinical Study Support Center, Wakayama Medical University Hospital, Wakayama 641-0012, Japan
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- Second Department of Internal Medicine, Wakayama Medical University, 811-1 Kimiidera, Wakayama 641-0012, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Gastroenterological Oncology, Fujita Health University School of Medicine, Toyoake 470-1192, Japan
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- First Department of Internal Medicine, Gifu University Hospital, Gifu 501-1194, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Okayama 700-8558, Japan
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- Center for Gastroenterology, Teine Keijinkai Hospital, Sapporo 006-8555, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Toyoake 980-8574, Japan
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- Gastroenterological Center, Yokohama City University Medical Center, Yokohama 232-0024, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya 466-8550, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Hyogo Medical University, Nishinomiya 663-8501, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine, Osaka 589-8511, Japan
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- Second Department of Internal Medicine, Wakayama Medical University, 811-1 Kimiidera, Wakayama 641-0012, Japan
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Nagai K, Mukai S, Abe M, Sofuni A, Tsuchiya T, Tanaka R, Tonozuka R, Yamamoto K, Matsunami Y, Kojima H, Minami H, Asano K, Itoi T. Long-term outcomes after EUS-guided antegrade intervention for benign bilioenteric anastomotic stricture. Gastrointest Endosc 2024; 99:50-60. [PMID: 37562548 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2023.07.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Revised: 07/16/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Bilioenteric anastomotic stricture (BES) is a well-known adverse event after bilioenterostomy. Recently, EUS-guided antegrade intervention (EUS-AI) has been developed for cases that are difficult to treat by balloon enteroscopy-assisted ERCP. However, no data are available on the long-term outcomes after EUS-AI. The main goal of the present study was to clarify the long-term outcomes of EUS-AI in such patients. METHODS Between November 2013 and November 2021, 34 patients who were followed for more than 1 year after EUS-AI for BES were identified. The primary endpoint was the rate of stricture resolution. Secondary endpoints were factors associated with stricture resolution, rate of BES recurrence, rate of conversion to surgery, and rate of hepatic fibrosis progression during follow-up. RESULTS The median follow-up period was 56.7 months. Stricture resolution was achieved in 17 of 34 patients (50%). A multivariate analysis confirmed that the presence of bile duct stones (odds ratio, 9.473; 95% confidence interval, 1.66-53.98; P = .01) was significantly associated with stricture resolution. The stricture recurrence rate was 33%, and the median time from stent removal to recurrence was 31.2 months. Four patients underwent surgery because of recurrent cholangitis. During the median follow-up period of 56.7 months, 25% progressed to hepatic fibrosis based on the Fibrosis-4 index grade. Interestingly, patients without cholangitis during follow-up did not show progression of hepatic fibrosis. CONCLUSIONS EUS-AI has achieved acceptable long-term clinical outcomes. EUS-AI can be a viable alternative treatment of choice before surgical treatment in patients who are difficult to treat by conventional approaches.
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- Kazumasa Nagai
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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Nakatsubo R, Sofuni A, Tsuchiya T, Ishii K, Tanaka R, Tonozuka R, Mukai S, Nagai K, Matsunami Y, Yamamoto K, Kojima H, Minami H, Hirakawa N, Asano K, Itoi T. A fatal case of massive hemobilia caused by invasive pancreatic cancer with median arcuate ligament syndrome: A case report. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e35701. [PMID: 37933064 PMCID: PMC10627663 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000035701] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION In median arcuate ligament syndrome (MALS), the celiac artery is compressed, causing an arcade to develop in the pancreatic head, leading to ischemic symptoms and aneurysms. PATIENT CONCERNS The patient was diagnosed with borderline resectable pancreatic cancer (PC) and MALS. Endoscopic biliary drainage with a covered metal stent (CMS) was performed for the obstructive jaundice. After the jaundice improved, a modified FOLFIRINOX regimen was initiated. Several days later, cardiopulmonary arrest occurred after hematemesis occurred. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation was performed, his blood pressure stabilized, and emergent upper endoscopy was performed. The CMS was dislodged and active bleeding was observed in the papillae. The CMS was replaced, and temporary hemostasis was achieved. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography revealed a diagnosis of extravasation from the posterior superior pancreaticoduodenal artery (PSPDA) into the biliary tract. Transcatheter arterial embolization was performed. However, the patient was subsequently diagnosed with hypoxic encephalopathy and died on day 14 of hospitalization. DIAGNOSIS Biliary hemorrhage due to invasion of pancreatic cancer from the PSPDA associated with MALS. INTERVENTION None. OUTCOMES Biliary hemorrhage from the PSPDA was fatal in the patient with invasive PC with MALS. LESSONS Since MALS associated with PC is not a rare disease, the purpose of this study was to keep in mind the possibility of fatal biliary hemorrhage.
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- Ryosuke Nakatsubo
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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Nagai K, Itoi T, Mukai S, Tsuchiya T, Ishii K, Tonozuka R, Matsunami Y, Nakatsubo R, Joyama E, Sofuni A. A novel tube placement technique in EUS-guided drainage for small pancreatic pseudocyst: Spinning lasso method. J Hepatobiliary Pancreat Sci 2023; 30:e20-e21. [PMID: 36048175 DOI: 10.1002/jhbp.1233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2022] [Revised: 07/26/2022] [Accepted: 08/07/2022] [Indexed: 04/28/2023]
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This paper discusses a novel tube placement technique; the "spinning lasso method", in EUS-guided drainage for small pancreatic pseudocysts (PC) with video. In general, the placement of a drainage tube can be difficult in a small PC and the tube often deviates during attempted insertions into the cavity. The technique helps to mitigate this problem.
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- Kazumasa Nagai
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of International Medical Care, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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Tonozuka R, Itoi T, Nagai K, Sofuni A, Tsuchiya T, Ishii K, Tanaka R, Mukai S, Minami H, Yamamoto K. A novel peroral digital cholangioscope with a large accessory channel: An experimental study. J Hepatobiliary Pancreat Sci 2023; 30:401-407. [PMID: 36043228 DOI: 10.1002/jhbp.1231] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2022] [Revised: 07/27/2022] [Accepted: 08/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND/PURPOSE A peroral cholangioscope (POCS) can allow direct visualization of the biliary mucosa and its use is becoming more widespread due to improvements in functionality, image quality, and operability, as well as the development of related devices. Recently, a novel mother-baby peroral cholangioscope (nMB-POCS) with a large (2-mm) accessory channel has been developed. In this study, we evaluated the feasibility of this novel POCS in a dry simulation and animal model. METHODS We evaluated the ease of insertion and maneuverability of the nMB-POCS, the image quality, and the passage of the devices into the accessory channel and into the common bile duct in a dry and live porcine model. RESULTS In both models, the nMB-POCS could be easily inserted into the duodenoscope and into the distal bile duct and hilum. The image quality was good, and it was possible to observe the surface structure and the vascular network of the bile duct mucosa in detail. CONCLUSIONS The nMB-POCS with its larger accessory channel is expected to improve the efficiency of diagnosis and treatment, and reduce the procedure time. Clinical studies in patients are warranted.
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- Ryosuke Tonozuka
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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Matsunami Y, Itoi T, Tsuchiya T, Ishii K, Tanaka R, Tonozuka R, Mukai S, Nagai K, Yamamoto K, Asai Y, Kurosawa T, Kojima H, Minami H, Homma T, Joyama E, Sofuni A. Objective evaluation of the resistance forces of 22-gauge EUS-FNA and fine-needle biopsy needles. Endosc Ultrasound 2023; 12:251-258. [PMID: 37148137 PMCID: PMC10237597 DOI: 10.4103/eus-d-22-00059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2022] [Accepted: 11/06/2022] [Indexed: 05/07/2023] Open
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Background and Objectives EUS-guided tissue acquisition is routinely performed for the diagnosis of gastrointestinal tract and adjacent organ lesions. Recently, various types of needles have been developed. However, how the shape of the needle tip and echoendoscope tip angle affect puncturability, has not been clarified. The aim of this experimental study was to compare the puncturability of several 22-gauge EUS-FNA and EUS-guided fine-needle biopsy (EUS-FNB) needles, and to evaluate the effects of the needle tip shape and echoendoscope tip angle on tissue puncturability. Materials and Methods The following six major FNA and FNB needles were evaluated: SonoTip® ProControl, EZ Shot 3 Plus, Expect™ Standard Handle, SonoTip® TopGain, Acquire™, and SharkCore™. The mean maximum resistance force against needle advancement was evaluated and compared under several conditions using an echoendoscope. Results The mean maximum resistance force of the needle alone was higher for the FNB needles than for the FNA needles. The mean maximum resistance force of the needle in the echoendoscope with free angle demonstrated that the resistance forces were between 2.10 and 2.34 Newton (N). The mean maximum resistance force increased upon increases in angle of the tip of echoendoscope, particularly in the FNA needles. Among the FNB needles, SharkCore™ had the lowest resistance force (2.23 N). The mean maximum resistance force of the needle alone, the needle in the echoendoscope with free angle, and the needle in the echoendoscope with full-up angle for SonoTip® TopGain were all similar to that of Acquire™. Conclusion SonoTip® TopGain had similar puncturability to Acquire™ in all tested situations. Regarding the puncturability, SharkCore™ is most suitable for insertion into target lesions, when tight echoendoscope tip angle is necessary.
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- Yukitoshi Matsunami
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of International Medical Care, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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Kojima H, Sofuni A, Sugimoto K, Tsuchiya T, Ishii K, Tanaka R, Tonozuka R, Yamamoto K, Hirakawa N, Itoi T. Efficacy of shear wave elastography for the diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis. J Hepatobiliary Pancreat Sci 2023; 30:351-359. [PMID: 35918909 DOI: 10.1002/jhbp.1224] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2022] [Revised: 07/01/2022] [Accepted: 07/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND/PURPOSE Shear wave elastography (SWE) is a clinical method used to evaluate liver hardness. In this study, we assessed its applicability in assessing the pancreas and its potential for diagnosing chronic pancreatitis. METHODS We performed SWE on 59 patients who underwent abdominal ultrasound, and measured the computed tomography (CT) values of the pancreas. Patients were classified as having a normal pancreas (NP), early chronic pancreatitis (ECP), or chronic pancreatitis (CP). SW elasticity (SWe), SW dispersion (SWd), and CT values between groups were analyzed. RESULTS SWe significantly differed between the CP and NP/ECP groups (NP vs CP; P = 0.001, ECP vs CP; P = 0.026,), while SWd showed a significant difference only between the NP and CP group (NP vs CP; P = 0.001). The CT values were significantly different between the CP and NP/ECP groups (NP vs CP; P = 0.0006, ECP vs CP; P = 0.0027). CONCLUSION Pancreatic SWE and CT values were helpful in the diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis. SWd may reveal status changes in ECP.
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- Hiroyuki Kojima
- Tokyo Medical University, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo, Japan
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- Tokyo Medical University, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo, Japan
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- Tokyo Medical University, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo, Japan
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- Tokyo Medical University, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo, Japan
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- Tokyo Medical University, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo, Japan
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- Tokyo Medical University, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo, Japan
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- Tokyo Medical University, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo, Japan
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- Tokyo Medical University, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo, Japan
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Mukai S, Itoi T, Tsuchiya T, Ishii K, Tanaka R, Tonozuka R, Sofuni A. Urgent and emergency endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography for gallstone-induced acute cholangitis and pancreatitis. Dig Endosc 2023; 35:47-57. [PMID: 35702927 DOI: 10.1111/den.14379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2022] [Accepted: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Urgent or emergency endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is indicated for gallstone-induced acute cholangitis and pancreatitis. The technique and optimal timing of ERCP depend on the disease state, its severity, anatomy, patient background, and the institutional situation. Endoscopic transpapillary biliary drainage within 24 h is recommended for moderate to severe acute cholangitis. The clinical outcomes of biliary drainage with nasobiliary drainage tube placement and plastic stent placement are comparable, and the choice is made on a case-by-case basis considering the advantages and disadvantages of each. The addition of endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST) is basically not necessary when performing drainage alone, but single-session stone removal following EST is acceptable in mild to moderate cholangitis cases without antithrombotic therapy or coagulopathy. For gallstone pancreatitis, early ERCP/EST are recommended in cases with impacted gallstones in the papilla. In some cases of gallstone pancreatitis, a gallstone impacted in the papilla has already spontaneously passed into the duodenum, and early ERCP/EST lacks efficacy in such cases, with unfavorable findings of cholangitis or cholestasis. If it is difficult to diagnose the presence of gallstones impacted in the papilla on imaging, endoscopic ultrasonography can be useful in determining the indication for ERCP.
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- Shuntaro Mukai
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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Mukai S, Itoi T, Tsuchiya T, Ishii K, Tonozuka R, Nagakawa Y, Kozono S, Takishita C, Osakabe H, Sofuni A. Clinical feasibility of endoscopic ultrasound-guided biliary drainage for preoperative management of malignant biliary obstruction (with videos). J Hepatobiliary Pancreat Sci 2022. [PMID: 36458423 DOI: 10.1002/jhbp.1292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2022] [Revised: 11/18/2022] [Accepted: 11/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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BACKGROUND/PURPOSE EUS-guided biliary drainage (EUS-BD) has recently been reported to be a useful salvage technique after ERCP fail. However, data on EUS-BD used for preoperative biliary drainage (PBD) are limited. The aim of this study was to verify the clinical feasibility of EUS-BD for PBD. METHODS PBD was performed for malignant biliary obstruction in 318 patients at our institution between July 2014 and April 2022. Fifteen (4.7%) of these patients underwent surgical resection after preoperative EUS-BD (HGS 13; HDS 1; AGS with HGS 1) and were retrospectively analyzed. RESULTS The stent was successfully placed in all 15 cases with a median procedure time of 15 min (technical success rate 100%). The median total bilirubin value decreased significantly from 3.7 before drainage to 0.9 after surgery (p < .001) and cholangitis was well managed (clinical success rate 100%). Surgery was performed at a median of 22 days after drainage, and there were no stent-related adverse events or recurrences of biliary obstruction. Severe surgery-related adverse events occurred in three cases, but none were associated with EUS-BD. The stent was removed during surgery in 12 cases. CONCLUSIONS EUS-BD can be a feasible and safe alternative method of PBD for malignant biliary obstruction after ERCP fail.
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- Shuntaro Mukai
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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Sofuni A, Itoi T. Current status and future perspective of sonodynamic therapy for cancer. J Med Ultrason (2001) 2022:10.1007/s10396-022-01263-x. [PMID: 36224458 DOI: 10.1007/s10396-022-01263-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2022] [Accepted: 09/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/07/2022]
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There is a tremendous need for prevention and effective treatment of cancer due to the associated morbidity and mortality. In this study, we introduce sonodynamic therapy (SDT), which is expected to be a new cancer treatment modality. SDT is a promising option for minimally invasive treatment of solid tumors and comprises three different components: sonosensitizers, ultrasound, and molecular oxygen. These components are harmless individually, but in combination they generate cytotoxic reactive oxygen species (ROS). We will explore the molecular mechanism by which SDT kills cancer cells, the class of sonosensitizers, drug delivery methods, and in vitro and in vivo studies. At the same time, we will highlight clinical applications for cancer treatment. The progress of SDT research suggests that it has the potential to become an advanced field of cancer treatment in clinical application. In this article, we will focus on the mechanism of action of SDT and its application to cancer treatment, and explain key factors to aid in developing strategies for future SDT development.
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- Atsushi Sofuni
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1 Nishishinjuku Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-0023, Japan.
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1 Nishishinjuku Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-0023, Japan
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Honda H, Yamamoto K, Sofuni A, Sugimoto K, Furuichi Y, Tsuchiya T, Ishii K, Tanaka R, Tonozuka R, Mukai S, Nagai K, Asai Y, Matsunami Y, Kurosawa T, Kojima H, Homma T, Minami H, Nakatsubo R, Hirakawa N, Matsubayashi J, Itoi T. Two Cases of Hemorrhagic Ampullary Lesions Successfully Treated by Endoscopic Papillectomy. Intern Med 2022; 61:1843-1848. [PMID: 34866100 PMCID: PMC9259823 DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.8294-21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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We herein report two cases of hemorrhagic ampullary lesions in which endoscopic papillotomy was performed to control bleeding and resulted in successful treatment. Both patients were pathologically diagnosed with an underlying pathology characterized by inflammatory cell infiltration and capillary proliferation. They also had disposing factors for bleeding, such as antithrombotic therapy and idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura. Endoscopic treatment was selected because the risk of surgical resection was high due to the patients' hemorrhagic condition. Both patients were successfully treated without any serious adverse events and had an uneventful postoperative course with no relapse of bleeding.
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- Hidehito Honda
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Japan
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Niizashiki Central General Hospital, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Anatomic Pathology, Tokyo Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Japan
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Sofuni A, Asai Y, Mukai S, Yamamoto K, Itoi T. High-intensity focused ultrasound therapy for pancreatic cancer. J Med Ultrason (2001) 2022:10.1007/s10396-022-01208-4. [PMID: 35551555 DOI: 10.1007/s10396-022-01208-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2022] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Pancreatic cancer (PC) has one of the poorest prognoses among solid cancers, and its incidence has increased recently. Satisfactory outcomes are not achieved with current therapies; thus, novel treatments are urgently needed. High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) is a novel therapy for ablating tissue from the outside of the body by focusing ultrasonic waves from multiple sources on the tumor. In this therapy, only the focal area is heated to 80-100 ºC, which causes coagulative necrosis of the tissue, with hardly any impact on the tissue outside the focal area. Although HIFU is a minimally invasive treatment and is expected to be useful, it is not yet generally known. Here, we discuss the usefulness of HIFU treatment for un-resectable advanced PC using the results of previous research, meta-analyses, and systematic reviews on its efficacy and safety. HIFU therapy for un-resectable PC is useful for its anti-tumor effect and pain relief, and is expected to prolong survival time and improve quality of life. Although HIFU for PC has several limitations and further study is needed, this technique can be safely performed on un-resectable advanced PC. In future, HIFU could be utilized as a minimally invasive treatment strategy for PC patients with a poor prognosis.
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- Atsushi Sofuni
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-0023, Japan.
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-0023, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-0023, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-0023, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-0023, Japan
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Yamamoto K, Itoi T, Nagata N, Sofuni A, Tsuchiya T, Ishii K, Tanaka R, Tonozuka R, Mukai S, Nagai K, Asai Y, Matsunami Y, Matsubayashi J, Nagakawa Y. Optimal mode and power output of electrosurgical units for endoscopic papillectomy based on animal experiments and a preliminary clinical study (with videos). Gastrointest Endosc 2022; 95:760-776. [PMID: 34678300 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2021.10.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2021] [Accepted: 10/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS The optimal electrosurgical unit (ESU) settings for endoscopic papillectomy (EP) have not been investigated. We conducted animal experiments to determine the optimal endoCUT settings with VIO (Erbe, Tübingen, Germany) ESUs and then conducted a small clinical study. METHODS Dedicated animal experimental models were created. To investigate the incision force, chicken meat was resected with a snare whose handle was a hung weight. To investigate the coagulation effect, a surgical needle electrode was inserted into a pig liver and energized, and to determine changes over time in the coagulation status, simulated EP was performed using a living pig. These experiments were performed using the knife-setting or snare-setting endoCUT modes and various effect, duration, and interval settings and compared with results for ICC (Erbe) ESUs. Based on the results, we performed EP in a small number of patients. RESULTS The main factor affecting the incision force was duration. The coagulation effect was related to not only effect but also duration. In the endoCUT mode, knife-setting produced a higher incision force and lower coagulation effect. The nondischarge coagulation effect may cause deep ulceration. Based on the animal experiments, we concluded the ideal ESU setting for EP, "VIO EP mode," is knife-setting with high duration, lowest effect, and low interval settings. In the clinical study, there were no significant adverse events such as bleeding, pancreatitis, or perforation. CONCLUSIONS "VIO EP mode" seems to afford optimal papillectomy. Larger scale clinical studies are needed to accumulate further data and make clinical comparisons with the ICC ESU.
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- Kenjiro Yamamoto
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Endoscopy, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Anatomic Pathology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Third Department of Surgery, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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Nagai K, Itoi T, Mukai S, Tsuchiya T, Ishii K, Tonozuka R, Matsunami Y, Nakatsubo R, Joyama E, Sofuni A. Single-session Endoscopic Ultrasound-guided Hepaticogastrostomy and Pancreatic Duct Drainage for Concomitant Biliary and Pancreatic Duct Stones in a Patient with a Surgically Altered Anatomy. J Hepatobiliary Pancreat Sci 2022; 29:e57-e58. [PMID: 35302713 DOI: 10.1002/jhbp.1137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2021] [Revised: 01/13/2022] [Accepted: 01/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Kazumasa Nagai
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University
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- Division of International Medical Care, Tokyo Medical University
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University
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Mukai S, Itoi T, Tsuchiya T, Ishii K, Tanaka R, Tonozuka R, Furuichi Y, Joyama E, Miyazawa H, Sofuni A. Experimental study of a physician-controlled electrocautery-enhanced delivery system incorporating a newly developed lumen-apposing metal stent for interventional endoscopic ultrasound (with videos). J Hepatobiliary Pancreat Sci 2022; 29:817-824. [PMID: 35030302 DOI: 10.1002/jhbp.1113] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2021] [Revised: 12/09/2021] [Accepted: 12/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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BACKGROUND/PURPOSE Although the lumen-apposing metal stent (LAMS) is useful for interventional endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) procedures, there has been some concern about the potential for stent-induced adverse events because of the high lumen-apposing force. A newly designed LAMS with less lumen-apposing force has been developed for use with a physician-controlled electrocautery-enhanced delivery system. The aim of this animal study was to evaluate the feasibility of performing interventional EUS using this newly designed LAMS system. METHODS EUS-guided cystogastrostomy was performed using the novel LAMS 3 times in a wet simulation model. EUS-guided gastroenterostomy and EUS-guided gallbladder drainage were then performed using the system in 4 pigs. RESULTS The LAMS was successfully placed in all 3 EUS-guided cystogastrostomy procedures using the wet simulation model and in all 4 EUS-guided gastroenterostomy and gallbladder drainage procedures in the animal model. In the 3 weeks following the procedure, eating behavior was normal in all animals and there were no adverse events. The stents remained patent during this time and were removed without difficulty. The fistula was mature in all cases and a standard upper gastrointestinal endoscope was easily advanced via the fistula to observe the afferent and efferent loops or the lumen of the gallbladder. Necropsy confirmed complete adhesion between the stomach and the wall of the jejunum or gallbladder. CONCLUSIONS Our study findings demonstrate the feasibility of this new LAMS system and its potential clinical value for interventional EUS.
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- Shuntaro Mukai
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of International Medical Care, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Tokyo Kamata Medical Center, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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Yamashita Y, Shimokawa T, Ashida R, Dietrich CF, D'Onofrio M, Hirooka Y, Kudo M, Mori H, Sofuni A, Kitano M. Value of Low-Mechanical-Index Contrast-Enhanced Transabdominal Ultrasound for Diagnosis of Pancreatic Cancer: A Meta-analysis. Ultrasound Med Biol 2021; 47:3315-3322. [PMID: 34465494 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2021.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [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: 02/21/2021] [Revised: 07/31/2021] [Accepted: 08/04/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The incidence and mortality rates of pancreatic cancer (PC) are increasing. It is important to discriminate PC from the other pancreatic lesions; however, differential diagnosis based on conventional transabdominal ultrasound (US) remains challenging even though US is often the first examination performed. Transabdominal contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) has high diagnostic accuracy for PC. This meta-analysis aimed to examine the utility of low-mechanical-index CEUS with enhancement for PC diagnosis. A systematic meta-analysis of all potentially relevant articles was performed. Fixed-effects or random-effects models were used to investigate pooled sensitivity, specificity, positive likelihood ratio (LR) and negative LR. The study enrolled 983 patients from nine eligible studies. The pooled estimates of sensitivity and specificity were 92% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.89-0.94) and 76% (95% CI: 0.71-0.81), respectively. The diagnostic odds ratio (DOR) for CEUS was high (53.62). The area under the summary receiver operating characteristic curve was 0.95. Funnel plots revealed no publication bias, and there was no significant relationship between the DORs and study characteristics, including continent, type of contrast agent, contrast agent dosage and scan phase. Only number of patients affected diagnostic ability. This meta-analysis indicates that CEUS with enhancement pattern is useful for diagnosis of PC.
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- Yasunobu Yamashita
- Second Department of Internal Medicine, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan
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- Clinical Study Support Center, Wakayama Medical University Hospital, Wakayama, Japan
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- Second Department of Internal Medicine, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine (DAIM), Hirslanden Kliniken Beau Site, Salem und Permanence Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Radiology, GB Rossi University Hospital, University, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Liver, Biliary Tract and Pancreas Diseases, Fujita Health University, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine, Osaka-Sayama, Japan
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- Third Department of Internal Medicine, Kyorin University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Second Department of Internal Medicine, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan.
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Nagai K, Sofuni A, Tsuchiya T, Kono S, Ishii K, Tanaka R, Tonozuka R, Mukai S, Yamamoto K, Matsunami Y, Asai Y, Kurosawa T, Kojima H, Yamaguchi H, Nagao T, Itoi T. Efficacy of the Franseen needle for diagnosing gastrointestinal submucosal lesions including small tumors. Endosc Ultrasound 2021; 10:424-430. [PMID: 34975040 PMCID: PMC8785670 DOI: 10.4103/eus-d-21-00035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Background and Objectives: Several studies have demonstrated that EUS-guided fine-needle biopsy (EUS-FNB) is useful for diagnosing gastrointestinal subepithelial lesions (GI SELs). However, there is limited evidence regarding the use of Franseen needles during EUS-FNB for patients with GI SELs. In addition, the optimal approach for diagnosing small SELs is unclear. This study aimed to evaluate whether EUS-FNB using a Franseen needle was effective for diagnosing GI SELs, including small lesions. Methods: Between January 2013 and January 2020, 150 consecutive patients with GI SELs underwent EUS-FNA/FNB to achieve a histological diagnosis. Eighty-six consecutive patients who underwent EUS-FNB using a Franseen needle were compared to 64 patients who underwent EUS-FNA using a conventional needle. Results: The diagnostic yield was significantly higher using a Franseen needle than using a conventional needle (85% vs. 75%, P = 0.006). Furthermore, in cases with SELs that were <20 mm, the diagnostic yield was significantly higher using a Franseen needle than using a conventional needle (81% vs. 45%; P = 0.003). Multivariate analysis revealed that obtaining a sufficient diagnostic sample was independently predicted by Franseen needle use (adjusted odds ratio: 2.8, 95% confidence interval: 1.2–6.3; P = 0.01) and tumor size of >20 mm (adjusted odds ratio: 3.4, 95% confidence interval: 1.4–8.2; P = 0.006). Conclusion: Even when attempting to diagnose small GI SELs, EUS-FNB using a Franseen needle appears to provide a more efficient acquisition of true histological core tissue than using a conventional needle.
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- Kazumasa Nagai
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Anatomic Pathology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Anatomic Pathology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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Shionoya K, Tonozuka R, Itoi T, Sofuni A, Tsuchiya T, Ishii K, Tanaka R, Mukai S, Nagai K, Yamamoto K, Nakamura I. Severe Acute Cholangitis and Bacteremia Due to Campylobacter jejuni: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Intern Med 2021; 60:3737-3741. [PMID: 34024858 PMCID: PMC8710384 DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.7380-21] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Campylobacter jejuni is common cause of enteritis, but biliary infection rarely reported. An 82-year-old woman with pancreatic head cancer underwent endoscopic biliary drainage for malignant biliary obstruction. She was subsequently admitted for management of diarrhea. C. jejuni was identified in stool culture. Her symptoms resolved temporarily without antibiotics but flared up with a fever a few days later. She was diagnosed with acute cholangitis and bacteremia with C. jejuni. Endoscopic biliary drainage and antimicrobial administration improved her symptoms. As complications of C. jejuni diarrhea are rare, antibiotics are not necessarily indicated but sometimes are needed to prevent complications.
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- Kento Shionoya
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Infection Prevention and Control, Tokyo Medical University, Japan
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Sofuni A, Asai Y, Tsuchiya T, Ishii K, Tanaka R, Tonozuka R, Honjo M, Mukai S, Nagai K, Yamamoto K, Matsunami Y, Kurosawa T, Kojima H, Homma T, Minami H, Nakatsubo R, Hirakawa N, Miyazawa H, Nagakawa Y, Tsuchida A, Itoi T. Novel Therapeutic Method for Unresectable Pancreatic Cancer-The Impact of the Long-Term Research in Therapeutic Effect of High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) Therapy. Curr Oncol 2021; 28:4845-4861. [PMID: 34898585 PMCID: PMC8628685 DOI: 10.3390/curroncol28060409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2021] [Revised: 09/18/2021] [Accepted: 11/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) is a novel advanced therapy for unresectable pancreatic cancer (PC). HIFU therapy with chemotherapy is being promoted as a novel method to control local advancement by tumor ablation. We evaluated the therapeutic effects of HIFU therapy in locally advanced and metastatic PC. PC patients were treated with HIFU as an optional local therapy and systemic chemotherapy. The FEP-BY02 (Yuande Bio-Medical Engineering) HIFU device was used under ultrasound guidance. Of 176 PC patients, 89 cases were Stage III and 87 were Stage IV. The rate of complete tumor ablation was 90.3%, while that of symptom relief was 66.7%. The effectiveness on the primary lesions were as follows: complete response (CR): n = 0, partial response (PR): n = 21, stable disease (SD): n = 106, and progressive disease (PD): n = 49; the primary disease control rate was 72.2%. Eight patients underwent surgery. The median survival time (MST) after diagnosis for HIFU with chemotherapy compared to chemotherapy alone (100 patients in our hospital) was 648 vs. 288 days (p < 0.001). Compared with chemotherapy alone, the combination of HIFU therapy and chemotherapy demonstrated significant prolongation of prognosis. This study suggests that HIFU therapy has the potential to be a novel combination therapy for unresectable PC.
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- Atsushi Sofuni
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1 Nishishinjuku Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan; (Y.A.); (T.T.); (K.I.); (R.T.); (R.T.); (M.H.); (S.M.); (K.N.); (K.Y.); (Y.M.); (T.K.); (H.K.); (T.H.); (H.M.); (R.N.); (N.H.); (H.M.); (T.I.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1 Nishishinjuku Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan; (Y.A.); (T.T.); (K.I.); (R.T.); (R.T.); (M.H.); (S.M.); (K.N.); (K.Y.); (Y.M.); (T.K.); (H.K.); (T.H.); (H.M.); (R.N.); (N.H.); (H.M.); (T.I.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1 Nishishinjuku Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan; (Y.A.); (T.T.); (K.I.); (R.T.); (R.T.); (M.H.); (S.M.); (K.N.); (K.Y.); (Y.M.); (T.K.); (H.K.); (T.H.); (H.M.); (R.N.); (N.H.); (H.M.); (T.I.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1 Nishishinjuku Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan; (Y.A.); (T.T.); (K.I.); (R.T.); (R.T.); (M.H.); (S.M.); (K.N.); (K.Y.); (Y.M.); (T.K.); (H.K.); (T.H.); (H.M.); (R.N.); (N.H.); (H.M.); (T.I.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1 Nishishinjuku Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan; (Y.A.); (T.T.); (K.I.); (R.T.); (R.T.); (M.H.); (S.M.); (K.N.); (K.Y.); (Y.M.); (T.K.); (H.K.); (T.H.); (H.M.); (R.N.); (N.H.); (H.M.); (T.I.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1 Nishishinjuku Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan; (Y.A.); (T.T.); (K.I.); (R.T.); (R.T.); (M.H.); (S.M.); (K.N.); (K.Y.); (Y.M.); (T.K.); (H.K.); (T.H.); (H.M.); (R.N.); (N.H.); (H.M.); (T.I.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1 Nishishinjuku Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan; (Y.A.); (T.T.); (K.I.); (R.T.); (R.T.); (M.H.); (S.M.); (K.N.); (K.Y.); (Y.M.); (T.K.); (H.K.); (T.H.); (H.M.); (R.N.); (N.H.); (H.M.); (T.I.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1 Nishishinjuku Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan; (Y.A.); (T.T.); (K.I.); (R.T.); (R.T.); (M.H.); (S.M.); (K.N.); (K.Y.); (Y.M.); (T.K.); (H.K.); (T.H.); (H.M.); (R.N.); (N.H.); (H.M.); (T.I.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1 Nishishinjuku Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan; (Y.A.); (T.T.); (K.I.); (R.T.); (R.T.); (M.H.); (S.M.); (K.N.); (K.Y.); (Y.M.); (T.K.); (H.K.); (T.H.); (H.M.); (R.N.); (N.H.); (H.M.); (T.I.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1 Nishishinjuku Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan; (Y.A.); (T.T.); (K.I.); (R.T.); (R.T.); (M.H.); (S.M.); (K.N.); (K.Y.); (Y.M.); (T.K.); (H.K.); (T.H.); (H.M.); (R.N.); (N.H.); (H.M.); (T.I.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1 Nishishinjuku Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan; (Y.A.); (T.T.); (K.I.); (R.T.); (R.T.); (M.H.); (S.M.); (K.N.); (K.Y.); (Y.M.); (T.K.); (H.K.); (T.H.); (H.M.); (R.N.); (N.H.); (H.M.); (T.I.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1 Nishishinjuku Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan; (Y.A.); (T.T.); (K.I.); (R.T.); (R.T.); (M.H.); (S.M.); (K.N.); (K.Y.); (Y.M.); (T.K.); (H.K.); (T.H.); (H.M.); (R.N.); (N.H.); (H.M.); (T.I.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1 Nishishinjuku Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan; (Y.A.); (T.T.); (K.I.); (R.T.); (R.T.); (M.H.); (S.M.); (K.N.); (K.Y.); (Y.M.); (T.K.); (H.K.); (T.H.); (H.M.); (R.N.); (N.H.); (H.M.); (T.I.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1 Nishishinjuku Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan; (Y.A.); (T.T.); (K.I.); (R.T.); (R.T.); (M.H.); (S.M.); (K.N.); (K.Y.); (Y.M.); (T.K.); (H.K.); (T.H.); (H.M.); (R.N.); (N.H.); (H.M.); (T.I.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1 Nishishinjuku Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan; (Y.A.); (T.T.); (K.I.); (R.T.); (R.T.); (M.H.); (S.M.); (K.N.); (K.Y.); (Y.M.); (T.K.); (H.K.); (T.H.); (H.M.); (R.N.); (N.H.); (H.M.); (T.I.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1 Nishishinjuku Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan; (Y.A.); (T.T.); (K.I.); (R.T.); (R.T.); (M.H.); (S.M.); (K.N.); (K.Y.); (Y.M.); (T.K.); (H.K.); (T.H.); (H.M.); (R.N.); (N.H.); (H.M.); (T.I.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1 Nishishinjuku Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan; (Y.A.); (T.T.); (K.I.); (R.T.); (R.T.); (M.H.); (S.M.); (K.N.); (K.Y.); (Y.M.); (T.K.); (H.K.); (T.H.); (H.M.); (R.N.); (N.H.); (H.M.); (T.I.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1 Nishishinjuku Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan; (Y.A.); (T.T.); (K.I.); (R.T.); (R.T.); (M.H.); (S.M.); (K.N.); (K.Y.); (Y.M.); (T.K.); (H.K.); (T.H.); (H.M.); (R.N.); (N.H.); (H.M.); (T.I.)
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1 Nishishinjuku Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan; (Y.N.); (A.T.)
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1 Nishishinjuku Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan; (Y.N.); (A.T.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1 Nishishinjuku Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan; (Y.A.); (T.T.); (K.I.); (R.T.); (R.T.); (M.H.); (S.M.); (K.N.); (K.Y.); (Y.M.); (T.K.); (H.K.); (T.H.); (H.M.); (R.N.); (N.H.); (H.M.); (T.I.)
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Nutahara D, Nagai K, Sofuni A, Tsuchiya T, Ishii K, Furuichi Y, Kitamura K, Itoh M, Miyazawa H, Itoi T. Morphological study of the gastrointestinal tract around the ligament of Treitz using upper gastrointestinal radiography: Fundamental data for EUS-guided gastrojejunostomy. J Hepatobiliary Pancreat Sci 2021; 28:1023-1029. [PMID: 34181825 DOI: 10.1002/jhbp.1018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [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: 04/05/2021] [Revised: 06/24/2021] [Accepted: 06/25/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND/PURPOSE We developed EUS-guided double-balloon occluded gastrojejunostomy (EPASS) for gastric drainage tract obstruction. The success of EPASS depends on the proximity of the stomach and the gastrointestinal (GI) tract near the ligament of Treitz. The aim of this study is to clarify the GI anatomy near the ligament of Treitz. METHODS One thousand and sixteen cases imaged upper GI radiography using barium were retrospectively evaluated. Morphologically, the GI tract running near the ligament of Treitz was divided in three types: Type I: The 4th portion of the duodenum (D4) approaches the stomach; Type II: D4 does not approach the stomach; Type III: D4 forms a loop to the jejunum. The minimum distance between the stomach and the GI tract near the ligament of Treitz was measured. RESULTS Based on the morphological classification, 74.6% in the study group was classified in Type I, 22.0% in Type II, and 3.3% in Type III, respectively. The median minimum distance in Type II/III group were significantly longer, compared with the Type I (P < .01). CONCLUSIONS The GI anatomy near the ligament of Treitz was clarified using upper GI radiography. It is divided into three patterns, and one-fourth of cases may have difficulty in EUS-guided gastrojejunostomy.
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- Daisuke Nutahara
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Shinjuku-ku, Japan
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hachioji Medical Center, Tokyo Medical University, Shinjuku-ku, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Shinjuku-ku, Japan
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hachioji Medical Center, Tokyo Medical University, Shinjuku-ku, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Shinjuku-ku, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Shinjuku-ku, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Shinjuku-ku, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Shinjuku-ku, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hachioji Medical Center, Tokyo Medical University, Shinjuku-ku, Japan
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- Department of Anatomy, Tokyo Medical University, Shinjuku-ku, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Tokyo Kamata Medical Center, Ota-ku, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Shinjuku-ku, Japan
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Mukai S, Itoi T, Tsuchiya T, Tonozuka R, Yamamoto K, Sofuni A. New deployment techniques of the lumen-apposing metal stent in walled-off necrosis filled with necrotic tissue: Chick opening its mouth (with video). Dig Endosc 2021; 33:985-989. [PMID: 33991135 DOI: 10.1111/den.14016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2021] [Revised: 04/12/2021] [Accepted: 05/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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The lumen-apposing metal stent (LAMS) on an electrocautery-enhanced delivery system for endoscopic ultrasound-guided transluminal drainage has been widely used for the treatment of walled-off necrosis (WON). However, deployment of the LAMS can be technically difficult in WON, which contains a large amount of necrotic tissue and a low liquid component, owing to insufficient space for expansion of the distal stent flange. It has been recommended that the LAMS is placed in WON containing necrotic tissue, because additional endoscopic necrosectomy can be readily performed via the lumen of the LAMS. Here we introduce two new deployment techniques of the LAMS for WON filled with necrotic tissue, namely, the two-step puncture technique and the back-and-forth technique, which enable the distal stent flange to be expanded like a chick opening its mouth. These techniques are expected to further improve the clinical outcomes of refractory WON.
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- Shuntaro Mukai
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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Nakatsubo R, Yamauchi Y, Hiraizumi T, Naruse F, Kanda R, Suzuki Y, Kakegawa T, Kurosawa T, Yoshimasu Y, Saguchi T, Sofuni A, Itoi T. Successful management of thrombocytopenia by partial splenic embolization in patients with advanced gastric cancer and invasion of the splenic vein: Case reports. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e26651. [PMID: 34260567 PMCID: PMC8284730 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000026651] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2021] [Accepted: 06/28/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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RATIONALE Hypersplenism causes thrombocytopenia, which may lead to the reduction or discontinuation of chemotherapy. Partial splenic embolization (PSE) is an effective treatment for thrombocytopenia associated with hypersplenism. However, there have been no reports of patients with gastric cancer who have resumed and continued chemotherapy after PSE for splenic hypersplenism associated with tumor infiltration.Here, we report two cases in which we performed PSE for hypersplenism associated with gastric cancer that had invaded the splenic vein. Chemotherapy was continued in both cases. PATIENT CONCERNS Both patients developed thrombocytopenia with splenomegaly due to advanced gastric cancer that required discontinuation of chemotherapy. DIAGNOSIS Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and computed tomography showed advanced gastric cancer with invasion of the splenic vein and splenomegaly. Both patients developed thrombocytopenia. INTERVENTIONS Patients were treated with PSE. OUTCOMES PSE produced an increase in thrombocyte count, and chemotherapy could be resumed. LESSONS PSE seems to be a useful treatment for thrombocytopenia with splenomegaly associated with advanced gastric cancer and may allow continuation of chemotherapy.
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- Ryosuke Nakatsubo
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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Nagai K, Sofuni A, Tsuchiya T, Ishii K, Tanaka R, Tonozuka R, Mukai S, Yamamoto K, Matsunami Y, Asai Y, Kurosawa T, Kojima H, Minami H, Honma T, Katanuma A, Itoi T. The feasibility of pancreatic duct stenting using a novel 4-Fr plastic stent with a 0.025-in. guidewire. Sci Rep 2021; 11:14285. [PMID: 34253746 PMCID: PMC8275660 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-92811-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2021] [Accepted: 07/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Pancreatic duct stenting is a well-established method for reducing post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) pancreatitis. However, there is no consensus on the optimal type of plastic stent. This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and safety of a new 4-Fr plastic stent for pancreatic duct stenting. Forty-nine consecutive patients who placed the 4-Fr stent into the pancreatic duct (4Fr group) were compared with 187 consecutive patients who placed a conventional 5-Fr stent (control group). The primary outcome was technical success. Complications rate, including post-ERCP pancreatitis (PEP) were the secondary outcomes. Propensity score matching was introduced to reduce selection bias. The technical success rate was 100% in the 4Fr group and 97.9% in the control group (p = 0.315). Post-ERCP amylase level was significantly lower in the 4-Fr group than the control group before propensity score matching (p = 0.006), though without statistical significance after propensity score matching (p = 0.298). The rate of PEP in the 4Fr group (6.1%) was lower than the control group (15.5%), though without statistical significance before (p = 0.088) and after (p = 1.00) propensity score matching. Pancreatic duct stenting using a novel 4-Fr plastic stent would be at least similar or more feasible and safe compared to the conventional plastic stent.
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- Kazumasa Nagai
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-0023, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-0023, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-0023, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-0023, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-0023, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-0023, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-0023, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-0023, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-0023, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-0023, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-0023, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-0023, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-0023, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-0023, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-0023, Japan.,Center for Gastroenterology, Teine Keijinkai Hospital, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-0023, Japan.
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Mukai S, Itoi T, Sofuni A, Tsuchiya T, Ishii K, Tanaka R, Tonozuka R. Percutaneous endoscopic removal of a biliary metal stent retained in the jejunum using a digital cholangioscope. Endoscopy 2021; 53:E201-E202. [PMID: 32916725 DOI: 10.1055/a-1234-6062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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- Shuntaro Mukai
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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Momozaki S, Kojima H, Sofuni A, Tsuchiya T, Ishii K, Tanaka R, Tonozuka R, Nagakawa Y, Yamaguchi H, Itoi T. [A case of mucinous cystadenoma of the pancreas changed from multilocular to unilocular with cyst in cyst structure with an 8-year follow-up]. Nihon Shokakibyo Gakkai Zasshi 2021; 118:340-347. [PMID: 33840715 DOI: 10.11405/nisshoshi.118.340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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A 57-year-old woman presented with multilocular cysts like a bunch of grapes, 30mm in diameter, in the tail of the pancreas. The number of cysts has increased, and each one had grown. Eventually, they turned into a unilocular cyst with a cyst in the cyst structure of about 50mm in diameter. Laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy was performed, and the resected specimen was diagnosed with mucinous cystadenoma. We report the rare morphological change in this case and consider the mechanism of its occurrence based on pathological considerations.
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- Shihona Momozaki
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University
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- Department of Digestive and Pediatric Surgery, Tokyo Medical University
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University
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Tsuchiya T, Sofuni A, Itoi T. Successful EUS-guided gastrojejunostomy with very long-term patency for duodenal obstruction after severe acute pancreatitis. J Hepatobiliary Pancreat Sci 2021; 29:e59-e60. [PMID: 33711188 DOI: 10.1002/jhbp.936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2020] [Revised: 02/11/2021] [Accepted: 03/03/2021] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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- Takayoshi Tsuchiya
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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Nakao M, Honjo M, Fujita M, Tanaka R, Ishii K, Tsuchiya T, Sofuni A, Nagakawa Y, Yamaguchi H, Itoi T. [A case of distal bile duct carcinoma converted to neuroendocrine cancer and proliferated into the pancreas]. Nihon Shokakibyo Gakkai Zasshi 2021; 118:168-174. [PMID: 33563857 DOI: 10.11405/nisshoshi.118.168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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A woman in her 50s was referred due to a solid mass in the head of the pancreas. It was diagnosed as a neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC) by endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration. Consequently, pancreatoduodenectomy was performed. A well-differentiated adenocarcinoma component was revealed in the resected bile duct, suggesting a relationship with the NEC component in the pancreas. Genetic examination suggested that cholangiocarcinoma, but not coexisting carcinoma, was converted to NEC after the interstitial invasion. Finally, it was diagnosed as the NEC derived from the extrahepatic bile duct, which is rare at about 0.2-2% in gastrointestinal neuroendocrine neoplasms.
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- Mitsuhiro Nakao
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Tokyo Medical University
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University
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Itoi T, Sofuni A, Tsuchiya T, Ishii K, Nagakawa Y. [Current status and future perspective of gastrojejunostomy]. Nihon Shokakibyo Gakkai Zasshi 2021; 117:1045-1052. [PMID: 33298669 DOI: 10.11405/nisshoshi.117.1045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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- Takao Itoi
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Tokyo Medical University
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Mukai S, Itoi T, Sofuni A, Tsuchiya T, Ishii K, Tanaka R, Tonozuka R, Honjo M, Yamamoto K, Nagai K, Matsunami Y, Asai Y, Kurosawa T, Kojima H, Homma T, Minami H, Nagakawa Y. Urgent and early EUS-guided biliary drainage in patients with acute cholangitis. Endosc Ultrasound 2021; 10:191-199. [PMID: 33463555 PMCID: PMC8248306 DOI: 10.4103/eus.eus_70_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [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] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background and Objectives: EUS-guided biliary drainage (EUS-BD) has been reported as an effective alternative drainage technique. However, clinical data on EUS-BD for patients with acute cholangitis (AC) are limited. The aim of this study was to analyze the clinical outcomes of EUS-BD in patients with AC. Patients and Methods: Nineteen patients with AC who underwent urgent or early drainage (within 96 h) by EUS-guided hepaticoenterostomy (EUS-HES) between January 2014 and November 2019 were retrospectively reviewed. Furthermore, the clinical outcomes of EUS-HES using a plastic stent in the AC group (n = 15) were compared to those in the non-AC group (n = 88). Results: In the 19 AC cases, the technical and clinical success rate was 100% with 5.3% of moderate adverse events (biliary peritonitis [n = 1]). Regarding the comparison between the AC group and the non-AC group, the clinical success rate was 100% in both groups and the adverse event rate was not statistically significantly different (P = 0.88). Although the recurrent biliary obstruction (RBO) rate was not statistically significantly different (P = 0.43), the early RBO rate was statistically significantly higher in the AC group (26.7% vs. 3.4%, P < 0.001). Kaplan–Meier curves showed that AC was associated with a shorter time to RBO (P = 0.046). The presence of AC was found to be an independent risk factor of early RBO (odds ratio = 10.3; P = 0.005). Conclusions: Urgent or early biliary drainage (within 96 h) by EUS-BD can be a feasible and safe alternative procedure for patients with AC, although there is a tendency of early RBO.
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- Shuntaro Mukai
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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Nakatsubo R, Yamamoto K, Itoi T, Sofuni A, Tsuchiya T, Ishii K, Tanaka R, Tonozuka R, Mukai S, Nagai K, Yamaguchi H, Nagakawa Y. Histopathological evaluation of needle tract seeding caused by EUS-fine-needle biopsy based on resected specimens from patients with solid pancreatic masses: An analysis of 73 consecutive cases. Endosc Ultrasound 2021; 10:207-213. [PMID: 33586689 PMCID: PMC8248312 DOI: 10.4103/eus-d-20-00174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Background and Objectives: EUS-guided fine-needle biopsy (EUS-FNB) is considered a safe and useful method for preoperative diagnosis of resectable solid pancreatic masses. However, needle tract seeding (NTS) after EUS-FNB has recently been reported, which may affect long-term outcome. The aim of this study was to evaluate NTS after EUS-FNB. Materials and Methods: We reviewed 73 resected cases that underwent preoperative EUS-FNB for a pancreatic tumor from April 2014 to March 2016 and evaluated the utility and adverse events of EUS-FNB based on consecutively resected pathological specimens. Results: The final diagnoses were pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (n = 67), neuroendocrine neoplasm (n = 5), and acinar cell carcinoma (n = 1). The diagnostic accuracy of preoperative EUS-FNB was 98.6%. Clinical adverse events were observed in 4.1% of cases (bleeding, n = 2; acute pancreatitis, n = 1) and abnormal pathological findings in 4.1% (NTS, n = 2; acute focal pancreatitis, n = 1). Conclusions: Although EUS-FNB is useful for preoperative diagnosis of pancreatic tumors, we may need to reconsider the risk of NTS and use of EUS-FNB in patients with a resectable solid pancreatic mass unless the tract itself is planned to be resected.
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- Ryosuke Nakatsubo
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Third Department of Surgery, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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Matsunami Y, Itoi T, Sofuni A, Tsuchiya T, Ishii K, Tanaka R, Tonozuka R, Honjo M, Mukai S, Nagai K, Yamamoto K, Asai Y, Kurosawa T, Kojima H, Joyama E, Nagakawa Y. EUS-guided hepaticoenterostomy with using a dedicated plastic stent for the benign pancreaticobiliary diseases: A single-center study of a large case series. Endosc Ultrasound 2021; 10:294-304. [PMID: 34259218 PMCID: PMC8411555 DOI: 10.4103/eus-d-20-00232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [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] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Background and Objectives: EUS-guided biliary drainage (EUS-BD) has recently been used for the treatment of not only malignant pancreaticobiliary diseases, but also for benign diseases. In most previous studies, EUS-BD was performed using a fully covered self-expandable metallic stent (SEMS), and data focusing on the usability of plastic stents for benign diseases are limited. We previously developed a plastic stent dedicated to EUS-guided hepaticoenterostomy (EUS-HES), and achieved favorable results in a feasibility study, although most of the patients had malignant diseases. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to evaluate the usability of dedicated plastic stents for EUS-HES in patients with benign pancreaticobiliary diseases. Patients and Methods: A total of 57 consecutive patients (28 men, median age: 68 years; range: 7–90 years) of normal and surgically altered anatomy with benign pancreaticobiliary diseases who underwent EUS-HES using the dedicated plastic stent between Jan. 2015 and Jun. 2020 were retrospectively analyzed. Results: The overall technical success rate of EUS-HES was 92.9% (53/57). Among the 4 cases of technical failure of plastic stent placement, a SEMS was placed in 1; percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage was performed in 1; EUS-HES was reperformed 1 week later in 1; and observational management was selected in 1 patient. Adverse events associated with the procedure were seen in 15.7% (9/57) of the patients, namely, biliary peritonitis in 4, bleeding in 2, cholecystitis in 2, and pneumoperitoneum in 1 patient. Except for 1 patient who required blood transfusion owing to bleeding and 1 patient with cholecystitis who required percutaneous transhepatic gallbladder drainage, the other 7 patients were treated by conservative therapy. There were no intervention-associated deaths. Conclusion: Our results demonstrated that for patients with benign pancreaticobiliary diseases in whom conventional ERCP was unsuccessful, EUS-HES using a dedicated plastic stent was safe and feasible.
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- Yukitoshi Matsunami
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of International Medical Care, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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Tonozuka R, Itoi T, Nagata N, Kojima H, Sofuni A, Tsuchiya T, Ishii K, Tanaka R, Nagakawa Y, Mukai S. Deep learning analysis for the detection of pancreatic cancer on endosonographic images: a pilot study. J Hepatobiliary Pancreat Sci 2020; 28:95-104. [PMID: 32910528 DOI: 10.1002/jhbp.825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2020] [Revised: 07/29/2020] [Accepted: 08/31/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND/PURPOSE The application of artificial intelligence to clinical diagnostics using deep learning has been developed in recent years. In this study, we developed an original computer-assisted diagnosis (CAD) system using deep learning analysis of EUS images (EUS-CAD), and assessed its ability to detect pancreatic ductal carcinoma (PDAC), using control images from patients with chronic pancreatitis (CP) and those with a normal pancreas (NP). METHODS A total of 920 endosonographic images were used for the training and 10-fold cross-validation, and another 470 images were independently tested. The detection abilities in both the validation and test setting were assessed, and independent factors associated with misdetection were identified among participants' characteristics and endosonographic image features. RESULTS Regarding the detection ability of EUS-CAD, the areas under the receiver operating characteristic curve were found to be 0.924 and 0.940 in the validation and test setting, respectively. In the analysis of misdetection, no factors were identified on univariate analysis in PDAC cases. On multivariate analysis of non-PDAC cases, only mass formation was associated with overdiagnosis of tumors. CONCLUSIONS Our pilot study demonstrated the efficacy of EUS-CAD for the detection of PDAC.
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- Ryosuke Tonozuka
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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Shimai S, Yamamoto K, Sofuni A, Tsuchiya T, Ishii K, Tanaka R, Tonozuka R, Honjo M, Mukai S, Fujita M, Nagai K, Asai Y, Matsunami Y, Kurosawa T, Kojima H, Honma H, Minami H, Yamaguchi H, Itoi T. Three Cases of Ampullary Neuroendocrine Tumor Treated by Endoscopic Papillectomy: A Case Report and Literature Review. Intern Med 2020; 59:2369-2374. [PMID: 32611953 PMCID: PMC7644498 DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.4568-20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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We herein report three cases of patients with an ampullary neuroendocrine tumor (NET), who underwent endoscopic papillectomy (EP). No tumor recurrence or metastasis was detected in the patients for more than two years after EP. Generally, surgical resection is recommended for ampullary NETs by the European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society. However, as EP is less invasive than surgical resection, there are some reports of low-grade small ampullary NETs curatively treated by EP with long-term follow-up. We consider that EP may be a curative treatment for small and low-grade ampullary NETs without regional or distant metastasis.
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- Satoshi Shimai
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Japan
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Itoi T, Tsuchiya T, Matsunami Y, Tonozuka R, Ishii K, Tanaka R, Mukai S, Yamamoto K, Nagakawa Y, Sofuni A. EUS‐guided gastrojejunostomy: Double‐balloon occlusion theory with experimental study (with video). J Hepatobiliary Pancreat Sci 2020; 27:791-792. [DOI: 10.1002/jhbp.806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2020] [Revised: 07/02/2020] [Accepted: 07/12/2020] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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- Takao Itoi
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Tokyo Medical University Tokyo Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Tokyo Medical University Tokyo Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Tokyo Medical University Tokyo Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Tokyo Medical University Tokyo Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Tokyo Medical University Tokyo Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Tokyo Medical University Tokyo Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Tokyo Medical University Tokyo Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Tokyo Medical University Tokyo Japan
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- Third department of Surgery Tokyo Medical University Tokyo Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Tokyo Medical University Tokyo Japan
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Sofuni A, Fujita M, Asai Y, Tsuchiya T, Ishii K, Tanaka R, Tonozuka R, Honjo M, Mukai S, Nagai K, Yamamoto K, Matsunami Y, Kurosawa T, Kojima H, Itoi T. A Case of Unresectable Pancreatic Cancer with Long-Term Survival in High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) Therapy. Ultrasound Int Open 2020; 5:E89-E92. [PMID: 31922085 PMCID: PMC6949166 DOI: 10.1055/a-1061-7790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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- Atsushi Sofuni
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo, Japan
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Iwasaki E, Minami K, Itoi T, Yamamoto K, Tsuji S, Sofuni A, Tsuchiya T, Tanaka R, Tonozuka R, Machida Y, Takimoto Y, Tamagawa H, Katayama T, Kawasaki S, Seino T, Horibe M, Fukuhara S, Kitago M, Ogata H, Kanai T. Impact of electrical pulse cut mode during endoscopic papillectomy: Pilot randomized clinical trial. Dig Endosc 2020; 32:127-135. [PMID: 31222794 DOI: 10.1111/den.13468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2019] [Accepted: 06/16/2019] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Endoscopic papillectomy is increasingly being used for ampullary adenoma treatment. However, it remains challenging despite increased safety with treatment advances. The ideal power output and electrosurgical current mode for mucosal resection are not established. We aimed to identify the ideal electrical pulse for use during resection. METHODS This pilot randomized, single-blind, prospective, multicenter trial, recruited patients with ampullary adenomas and conventional anatomy who were scheduled to undergo endoscopic papillectomy. Endoscopic treatment was performed using a standardized algorithm and patients were randomized for endoscopic papillectomy with Endocut or Autocut. The primary outcome was the incidence of delayed bleeding. Incidence of procedure-related pancreatitis, successful complete resection, pathological findings, and other adverse events were secondary endpoints. RESULTS Sixty patients were enrolled over a 2-year period. The incidences of delayed bleeding (13.3% vs. 16.7%, P = 1.00) and pancreatitis (27% vs. 30%, P = 0.77) were similar between both groups. The rate of crush artifacts was higher in the Endocut than in the Autocut group (27% vs. 3.3%, P = 0.03). Immediate bleeding when resecting tumors greater than 14 mm in diameter was more common in the Autocut than in the Endocut group (88% vs. 46%, P = 0.04). CONCLUSIONS The Autocut and Endocut modes have similar efficacy and safety for endoscopic papillectomy. The Endocut mode may prevent immediate bleeding in cases with large tumor sizes, although it causes more frequent crush artifacts. REGISTRY AND THE REGISTRATION NUMBER The Japanese UMIN Clinical Trials Registry (UMIN-CTR: 000021382).
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- Eisuke Iwasaki
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Center for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Center for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Atsushi Sofuni
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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INTRODUCTION Advances and widespread use of various diagnostic imaging modalities have dramatically improved our ability to visualize and diagnose pancreatic diseases. In particular, ultrasonography in pancreatic diseases plays an important role from screening to diagnosis as a simple and safe examination method. METHODS The basic scanning method of transabdominal pancreatic ultrasonography, characterization, and differential diagnosis by ultrasonography including contrast-enhanced ultrasonography (CEUS) for solid pancreatic tumors are reviewed with reference to various papers. RESULTS In recent years, the ability to visualize and diagnose pancreatic mass lesions has been dramatically improved with advances in ultrasound equipment. In particular, CEUS using an ultrasound contrast agent has made it possible to evaluate hemodynamics in organs or lesions as well as in the flow signal of arterial blood vessels, and it has played an important role not only in diagnosis of the presence of a lesion but also in the qualitative diagnosis. The enhancement behavior and pattern with CEUS of pancreatic solid tumors is shown in text and Fig. 9. Moreover, the flow chart for diagnosing pancreatic solid tumors with CEUS classifying the enhancement behavior and pattern for pancreatic solid tumors on CEUS is shown (Fig. 10). In meta-analyses, the pooled sensitivity in the differential diagnosis of pancreatic adenocarcinomas and other pancreatic focal masses with CEUS was 86-90%, and the pooled specificity was 75-88%. CONCLUSION CEUS is a minimally invasive and useful diagnostic method that can be used to make a simple and quick qualitative diagnosis of pancreatic diseases. CEUS provides a lot of information important for diagnosis, and has led to changes in the conventional diagnostic systems in pancreatic diseases.
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- Atsushi Sofuni
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-0023, Japan.
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-0023, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-0023, Japan
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Horise Y, Maeda M, Konishi Y, Okamoto J, Ikuta S, Okamoto Y, Ishii H, Yoshizawa S, Umemura S, Ueyama T, Tamano S, Sofuni A, Takemae K, Masamune K, Iseki H, Nishiyama N, Kataoka K, Muragaki Y. Sonodynamic Therapy With Anticancer Micelles and High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound in Treatment of Canine Cancer. Front Pharmacol 2019; 10:545. [PMID: 31164823 PMCID: PMC6536587 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2019.00545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [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: 01/12/2019] [Accepted: 04/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Sonodynamic therapy (SDT) is a minimally invasive anticancer therapy involving a chemical sonosensitizer and high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU). SDT enables the reduction of drug dose and HIFU irradiation power compared to those of conventional monotherapies. In our previous study, mouse models of colon and pancreatic cancer were used to confirm the effectiveness of SDT vs. drug-only or HIFU-only therapy. To validate its usefulness, we performed a clinical trial of SDT using an anticancer micelle (NC-6300) and our HIFU system in four pet dogs with spontaneous tumors, including chondrosarcoma, osteosarcoma, hepatocellular cancer, and prostate cancer. The fact that no adverse events were observed, suggests the usefulness of SDT.
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- Yuki Horise
- Institute of Advanced Biomedical Engineering and Science, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Institute of Advanced Biomedical Engineering and Science, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Institute of Advanced Biomedical Engineering and Science, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Institute of Advanced Biomedical Engineering and Science, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Communications Engineering, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
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- Medical Business Department, DENSO Corporation, Nisshin, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Institute of Advanced Biomedical Engineering and Science, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Institute of Advanced Biomedical Engineering and Science, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Polymer Chemistry Division, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Meguro, Japan
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- Department of Materials Engineering, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Institute of Advanced Biomedical Engineering and Science, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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Yamamoto K, Sofuni A, Tsuchiya T, Ishii K, Tsuji S, Tanaka R, Tonozuka R, Honjo M, Mukai S, Fujita M, Asai Y, Matsunami Y, Nagakawa Y, Yamaguchi H, Itoi T. Clinical Impact of Piecemeal Resection Concerning the Lateral Spread of Ampullary Adenomas. Intern Med 2019; 58:901-906. [PMID: 30568115 PMCID: PMC6478995 DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.1147-18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Objective Endoscopic papillectomy (EP) has been recognized to be a safe and reliable treatment modality for ampullary adenomas. The purpose of this study was to determine the safety and efficacy of endoscopic piecemeal resection for laterally spreading ampullary adenomas and to compare these findings with a control population of smaller conventional ampullary tumors treated in the same time period. Methods Between May 1999 and September 2015, 136 patients underwent EP at Tokyo Medical University hospital. A total of 125 patients underwent en bloc resection, and 11 patients underwent piecemeal resection. Results The final pathological diagnoses were 103 adenomas, 14 carcinomas in adenomas, 4 carcinomas, and 4 hyperplasia in the en bloc resection group, versus 7 adenomas, 3 carcinomas in adenoma, and 1 carcinomas in the piecemeal resection group. A single treatment session was possible in 104 (83.2%) of the 125 patients in the en bloc resection group and in 8 (72.7%) of the 11 in the piecemeal resection group. The total resection rate including additional treatments was 98.4% in the en bloc resection group and 100% in the piecemeal resection group. Conclusion Piecemeal resection for laterally spreading ampullary adenomas was sufficiently performed compared with en bloc resection.
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- Kenjiro Yamamoto
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Japan
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- Third Department of Surgery, Tokyo Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Japan
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Tsuchiya T, Sofuni A, Itoi T. Case of successful endoscopic ultrasonography-guided gastrojejunostomy for gastric outlet obstruction caused by gallbladder carcinoma. Dig Endosc 2019; 31 Suppl 1:66-67. [PMID: 30994232 DOI: 10.1111/den.13360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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- Takayoshi Tsuchiya
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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Tonozuka R, Itoi T, Sofuni A, Tsuchiya T, Ishii K, Tanaka R, Honjo M, Mukai S, Yamamoto K, Fujita M, Asai Y, Mastunami Y, Kurosawa T, Kojima H, Kogure H, Nagakawa Y. Novel peroral direct digital cholangioscopy-assisted lithotripsy using a monorail technique through the overtube in patients with surgically altered anatomy (with video). Dig Endosc 2019; 31:203-208. [PMID: 30506597 DOI: 10.1111/den.13310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2018] [Accepted: 11/26/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Efficacy of cholangioscopy-assisted lithotripsy for difficult stones such as huge stones, multiple large stones and an impacted stone in patients with non-altered anatomy has been reported. Herein, we describe peroral direct digital cholangioscopy (PDCS)-assisted electrohydraulic lithotripsy (EHL) with a new technique in patients with surgically altered anatomy. Five patients received PDCS-assisted EHL with the monorail technique due to failed conventional stone extraction. Balloon enteroscope was removed, leaving the stiff guidewire in the bile duct and an overtube with inflated balloons. The cholangioscope was then inserted into the bile duct over the wire through the overtube. After direct visualization of the stone, PDCS-assisted EHL was carried out. This technique was named the 'monorail technique'. Complete removal of biliary stones in one session was accomplished in four patients and only one case required two sessions. There was no adverse event in any of the cases. PDCS-assisted EHL using the monorail technique was effective and safe for difficult biliary stones in patients with surgically altered anatomy.
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- Ryosuke Tonozuka
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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Yamamoto K, Itoi T, Sofuni A, Tsuchiya T, Tanaka R, Tonozuka R, Honjo M, Mukai S, Fujita M, Asai Y, Matsunami Y, Kurosawa T, Yamaguchi H, Nagakawa Y. Expanding the indication of endoscopic papillectomy for T1a ampullary carcinoma. Dig Endosc 2019; 31:188-196. [PMID: 30161275 DOI: 10.1111/den.13265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2018] [Accepted: 08/22/2018] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM Endoscopic papillectomy (EP) has been attempted not only for benign lesions but also for early ampullary carcinoma (AC). However, there is still no sufficient evidence or consensus regarding the effectiveness of EP for early AC. Herein, we evaluated the expanding indication of EP for early AC. METHODS Between May 1999 and December 2016, 177 patients were diagnosed with ampullary tumor before undergoing EP, and their clinical and histopathological data were analyzed retrospectively. RESULTS There were 27 Tis-T1a AC patients and four T1b AC patients who underwent EP. Mean tumor size was 14.1 mm for Tis-T1a AC and 17.0 mm for T1b AC. For the histological grade, 50% (2/4) of T1b AC were moderately differentiated, whereas 96.3% (26/27) of Tis-T1a AC were well differentiated and papillary. For lymphovascular invasion, one (25%) occurred in T1b AC but none occurred in Tis-T1a AC. There was no AC recurrence from the date of EP until a maximum of 5 years (Tis-T1a: mean period 48.5 months [5-60]; T1b: mean period 26.5 months [3-60]). CONCLUSIONS Endoscopic papillectomy is useful and reliable for the curative treatment of T1a AC. Large-scale prospective studies with long-term follow up are needed.
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- Kenjiro Yamamoto
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Third Department of Surgery, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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Laopeamthong I, Tonozuka R, Kojima H, Mukai S, Tsuchiya T, Sofuni A, Itoi T. Percutaneous endoscopic necrosectomy using a fully covered self-expandable metal stent in severe necrotizing pancreatitis. Endoscopy 2019; 51:E22-E23. [PMID: 30469149 DOI: 10.1055/a-0756-8203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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- Issaree Laopeamthong
- Department of Surgery, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration Medical College and Vajira Hospital, Navamindaradhiraj University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Tokyo Medical University Hospital, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Tokyo Medical University Hospital, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Tokyo Medical University Hospital, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Tokyo Medical University Hospital, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Tokyo Medical University Hospital, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Tokyo Medical University Hospital, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
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Tonozuka R, Yunoki S, Itoi T, Sofuni A, Tsuchiya T, Ishii K, Tanaka R, Honjo M, Mukai S, Fujita M, Yamamoto K, Asai Y, Matsunami Y, Kurosawa T, Kojima H, Nagakawa Y, Nagakawa Y. Ex vivo assessment of anchoring force of covered biflanged metal stent and covered self-expandable metal stent for interventional endoscopic ultrasound. J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2019; 34:194-201. [PMID: 29871029 DOI: 10.1111/jgh.14307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2018] [Revised: 05/08/2018] [Accepted: 05/29/2018] [Indexed: 12/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided transmural drainage using a covered biflanged metal stent (CBFMS) and a conventional tubular biliary covered self-expandable metal stent (CSEMS) has recently been performed by EUS experts. However, appropriate traction force of the sheath to prevent the migration during stent deployment is well unknown. Herein, we assessed the anchoring force (AF) of the distal flange in CBFMSs and CSEMSs. METHODS The AFs of four CBFMSs (Stents AX, NG, PL, and SX) and six CSEMSs (Stents BF, BP, EG, HN, SP, and WF) were compared in an ex vivo setting. We assessed the AF produced by each stent using an EUS-guided transmural drainage model and an EUS-guided hepaticogastrostomy model consisting of sheet-shaped specimens of the stomach, gelatin gel, and gelatin tubes. RESULTS For CBFMSs, the maximum AF of Stent AX was significantly higher than those of Stents PL and SX (P < 0.05) in the porcine model. In the gelatin series, all stents except Stent NG showed a nearly similar AF. For CSEMSs, Stents HN, EG, BF, and WF showed gradual AF elevation in the porcine stomach. Stents SP and BP showed a lower AF than the other four stents. For the gelatin setting, the maximum AF of Stents HN, EG, and WF was higher than those of the other stents regardless of the type of specimens. CONCLUSIONS The significance of the AF and traction distance according to the property of various CBFMSs and CSEMSs could be elucidated using ex vivo models.
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- Ryosuke Tonozuka
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Technology Research Institute, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Technology Research Institute, Tokyo, Japan
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