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Dolgunov D, Tan KK, Tan B, Koh CJ, Koo CS. Linked color imaging aids in identification of multiple rectal neuroendocrine tumors. Endoscopy 2023; 55:E741-E742. [PMID: 37236255 PMCID: PMC10219765 DOI: 10.1055/a-2081-9749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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- Dmitrii Dolgunov
- Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, University Surgical Cluster, National University Health System, Singapore
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- Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, University Surgical Cluster, National University Health System, Singapore
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, National University Hospital, Singapore
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, National University Hospital, Singapore
- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, National University Hospital, Singapore
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Tan CQL, Loh GYW, Benjamin TWR, Koh CJ, Mok JSR, Hartono JL, Chua KTC, Tan HH, Siah KTH. Dental trauma in endoscopy: A systematic review and experience of a tertiary endoscopy centre. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2023; 15:518-527. [PMID: 37663114 PMCID: PMC10473904 DOI: 10.4253/wjge.v15.i8.518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2023] [Revised: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 07/06/2023] [Indexed: 08/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Dental injury is the leading cause of litigation in anaesthesia but an underrecognized preventable complication of endoscopy. AIM To determine frequency and effects of dental injury in endoscopy, we present findings from an audit of outpatient endoscopy procedures conducted at a tertiary university hospital and a systematic review of literature. METHODS Retrospective review of 11265 outpatient upper endoscopy procedures over the period of 1 June 2019 to 31 May 2021 identified dental related complications in 0.284% of procedures. Review of literature identified a similar rate of 0.33%. RESULTS Pre-existing dental pathology or the presence of prostheses makes damage more likely but sound teeth may be affected. Pre-endoscopic history and tooth examination are key for risk stratification and may be conducted succinctly with limited time outlay. Tooth retrieval should be prioritized in the event of dental injury to minimize aspiration and be followed by prompt dental consultation for specific management. CONCLUSION Dental complications occur in approximately 1 in 300 of upper endoscopy cases. These are easily preventable by pre-endoscopy screening. Protocols to mitigate dental injury are also suggested.
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- Chelsea Qiu Lin Tan
- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117594, Singapore
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117594, Singapore
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, National University Health System, Singapore 119074, Singapore
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, National University Health System, Singapore 119074, Singapore
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, National University Health System, Singapore 119074, Singapore
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, National University Health System, Singapore 119074, Singapore
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- Division of Prosthodontics, National University Centre for Oral Health, Singapore 119074, Singapore
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, National University Health System, Singapore 119074, Singapore
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Li JW, Wu CCH, Lee JWJ, Liang R, Soon GST, Wang LM, Koh XH, Koh CJ, Chew WD, Lin KW, Thian MY, Matthew R, Kim G, Khor CJL, Fock KM, Ang TL, So JBY. Real-World Validation of a Computer-Aided Diagnosis System for Prediction of Polyp Histology in Colonoscopy: A Prospective Multicenter Study. Am J Gastroenterol 2023; 118:1353-1364. [PMID: 37040553 DOI: 10.14309/ajg.0000000000002282] [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: 10/31/2022] [Accepted: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 04/13/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Computer-aided diagnosis (CADx) of polyp histology could support endoscopists in clinical decision-making. However, this has not been validated in a real-world setting. METHODS We performed a prospective, multicenter study comparing CADx and endoscopist predictions of polyp histology in real-time colonoscopy. Optical diagnosis based on visual inspection of polyps was made by experienced endoscopists. After this, the automated output from the CADx support tool was recorded. All imaged polyps were resected for histological assessment. Primary outcome was difference in diagnostic performance between CADx and endoscopist prediction of polyp histology. Subgroup analysis was performed for polyp size, bowel preparation, difficulty of location of the polyps, and endoscopist experience. RESULTS A total of 661 eligible polyps were resected in 320 patients aged ≥40 years between March 2021 and July 2022. CADx had an overall accuracy of 71.6% (95% confidence interval [CI] 68.0-75.0), compared with 75.2% (95% CI 71.7-78.4) for endoscopists ( P = 0.023). The sensitivity of CADx for neoplastic polyps was 61.8% (95% CI 56.9-66.5), compared with 70.3% (95% CI 65.7-74.7) for endoscopists ( P < 0.001). The interobserver agreement between CADx and endoscopist predictions of polyp histology was moderate (83.1% agreement, κ 0.661). When there was concordance between CADx and endoscopist predictions, the accuracy increased to 78.1%. DISCUSSION The overall diagnostic accuracy and sensitivity for neoplastic polyps was higher in experienced endoscopists compared with CADx predictions, with moderate interobserver agreement. Concordance in predictions increased this diagnostic accuracy. Further research is required to improve the performance of CADx and to establish its role in clinical practice.
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- James Weiquan Li
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Changi General Hospital, Singapore Health Services, Singapore
- Duke-NUS Academic Medicine Centre, Singapore Health Services, Singapore
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- Duke-NUS Academic Medicine Centre, Singapore Health Services, Singapore
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore Health Services, Singapore
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, National University Hospital, National University Health System, Singapore
- Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
- Institute of Health Innovation and Technology (iHealthtech), National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, National Healthcare Group, Singapore
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- Department of Pathology, National University Hospital, National University Health System, Singapore
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Changi General Hospital, Singapore Health Services, Singapore
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- Department of Health Sciences Research, Changi General Hospital, Singapore
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, National University Hospital, National University Health System, Singapore
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, National Healthcare Group, Singapore
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Changi General Hospital, Singapore Health Services, Singapore
- Duke-NUS Academic Medicine Centre, Singapore Health Services, Singapore
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, National Healthcare Group, Singapore
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore Health Services, Singapore
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- Department of Surgery, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
- University Surgical Cluster, National University Hospital, Singapore
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- Duke-NUS Academic Medicine Centre, Singapore Health Services, Singapore
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore Health Services, Singapore
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Changi General Hospital, Singapore Health Services, Singapore
- Duke-NUS Academic Medicine Centre, Singapore Health Services, Singapore
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Changi General Hospital, Singapore Health Services, Singapore
- Duke-NUS Academic Medicine Centre, Singapore Health Services, Singapore
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- Department of Surgery, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
- University Surgical Cluster, National University Hospital, Singapore
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- Katsuro Ichimasa
- Digestive Disease Center, Showa University Northern Yokohama Hospital, Yokohama, Japan.,Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, National University Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.,Department of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Digestive Disease Center, Showa University Northern Yokohama Hospital, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, National University Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.,Department of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, National University Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.,Department of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Digestive Disease Center, Showa University Northern Yokohama Hospital, Yokohama, Japan.,Clinical Effectiveness Research Group, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Chieh Sian Koo
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, National University Hospital, Singapore
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- Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, University Surgical Cluster, National University Health System, Singapore
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, National University Hospital, Singapore.,Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore
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Ang TL, Seet E, Goh YC, Ng WK, Koh CJ, Lui HF, Li JW, Oo AM, Lim KBL, Ho KS, Chew MH, Quan WL, Tan DMY, Ng KH, Goh HS, Cheong WK, Tseng P, Ling KL. Academy of Medicine, Singapore clinical guideline on the use of sedation by non-anaesthesiologists during gastrointestinal endoscopy in the hospital setting. Ann Acad Med Singap 2022; 51:24-39. [PMID: 35091728 DOI: 10.47102/annals-acadmedsg.2021306] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION In Singapore, non-anaesthesiologists generally administer sedation during gastrointestinal endoscopy. The drugs used for sedation in hospital endoscopy centres now include propofol in addition to benzodiazepines and opiates. The requirements for peri-procedural monitoring and discharge protocols have also evolved. There is a need to develop an evidence-based clinical guideline on the safe and effective use of sedation by non-anaesthesiologists during gastrointestinal endoscopy in the hospital setting. METHODS The Academy of Medicine, Singapore appointed an expert workgroup comprising 18 gastroenterologists, general surgeons and anaesthesiologists to develop guidelines on the use of sedation during gastrointestinal endoscopy. The workgroup formulated clinical questions related to different aspects of endoscopic sedation, conducted a relevant literature search, adopted Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) methodology and developed recommendations by consensus using a modified Delphi process. RESULTS The workgroup made 16 recommendations encompassing 7 areas: (1) purpose of sedation, benefits and disadvantages of sedation during gastrointestinal endoscopy; (2) pre-procedural assessment, preparation and consent taking for sedation; (3) Efficacy and safety of drugs used in sedation; (4) the role of anaesthesiologist administered sedation during gastrointestinal endoscopy; (5) performance of sedation; (6) post-sedation care and discharge after sedation; and (7) training in sedation for gastrointestinal endoscopy for non-anaesthesiologists. CONCLUSION These recommendations serve to guide clinical practice during sedation for gastrointestinal endoscopy by non-anaesthesiologists in the hospital setting.
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- Tiing Leong Ang
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Changi General Hospital, Singapore
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Teh R, Tee WD, Tan E, Fan K, Koh CJ, Tambyah PA, Oon J, Tee N, Soh AYS, Siah KTH. Review of the role of gastrointestinal multiplex polymerase chain reaction in the management of diarrheal illness. J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2021; 36:3286-3297. [PMID: 34129249 DOI: 10.1111/jgh.15581] [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] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2020] [Revised: 05/19/2021] [Accepted: 06/13/2021] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Acute and chronic diarrheal illness secondary to gastrointestinal infection is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality around the world. A cornerstone of management includes prompt diagnosis and appropriate treatment of culprit pathogens. Timely diagnosis can improve patient care, assist in infection control, and prevent disease outbreaks. Historical methods of diagnosis include traditional culture methods and stool analysis. These are limited by long turnaround time and inability to simultaneously assess multiple pathogens. The advent of multiplexed nucleic acid amplification tests first began with the Food and Drug Administration-approved respiratory virus multiplex polymerase chain reaction (PCR) panel in 2009, followed by gastrointestinal infections in 2013, and neurological infections in 2014. We conducted a review of current literature pertaining to the clinical utility of a gastrointestinal multiplex PCR in management of acute and chronic diarrhea in patients. To date, seven platforms approved by the US Food and Drug Administration are used in detection of various bacterial, viral, and parasitic causative organisms for diagnosis of gastrointestinal infections. The sensitivity and specificity of each assay vary depending on the tested organism. Interpretation of a positive result has to be tailored to the clinical context. Further studies are required to establish the utility of gastrointestinal multiplex PCR from a cost-based perspective, whether specific enteropathogens such as Clostridioides difficile are better assessed with toxin gene detection and whether new parameters such as cycle threshold values can improve clinical application of test results.
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- Readon Teh
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, National University Hospital, Singapore
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, Singapore.,Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, National University Hospital, Singapore.,Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, National University Hospital, Singapore.,Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, National University Hospital, Singapore.,Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, National University Hospital, Singapore.,Infectious Diseases Translational Research Programme, Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, National University Hospital, Singapore
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, National University Hospital, Singapore
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, National University Hospital, Singapore.,Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, National University Hospital, Singapore.,Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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Koo CS, Siah KTH, Koh CJ. Endoscopy training in COVID-19: Challenges and hope for a better age. J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2021; 36:2715-2719. [PMID: 33871079 PMCID: PMC8251278 DOI: 10.1111/jgh.15524] [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] [Received: 01/14/2021] [Revised: 03/04/2021] [Accepted: 04/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic is a unique challenge that has disrupted endoscopy training. Initial infection control measures aimed at protecting patients and staff meant nonessential endoscopic activity was suspended in many countries. The decrease in elective caseload from the pandemic also reduced training numbers during this period. While hands-on training took a backseat, more efforts were directed to didactic training of cognitive competencies. We review the literature describing the impact of COVID-19 on endoscopy training and summarize key measures aimed at mitigating this effect. These include leveraging on web-based didactic material and video-conferences, increased use of simulation and models to hone technical competencies, and a shift in focus from numbers-based accreditation to competency-based accreditation. While COVID-19 was hoped to be short-lived, it is clear the impact is long-lasting. Hence, it is crucial for training programs to take stock of how endoscopy training is evolving and use this opportunity to implement new paradigms into their endoscopic training curricula. COVID-19 might just be the catalyst that transforms endoscopy training into a new digital era.
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- Chieh Sian Koo
- Division of Gastroenterology and HepatologyNational University HospitalSingapore
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- Division of Gastroenterology and HepatologyNational University HospitalSingapore,Yong Loo Lin School of MedicineNational University of SingaporeSingapore
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- Division of Gastroenterology and HepatologyNational University HospitalSingapore,Yong Loo Lin School of MedicineNational University of SingaporeSingapore
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Koo CS, Doshi BK, Koh CJ. Water-irrigation disimpaction endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography - an approach to impacted distal biliary stones. Endoscopy 2021; 53:E236-E237. [PMID: 32968979 DOI: 10.1055/a-1248-1952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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- Chieh Sian Koo
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, National University Hospital, Singapore
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, National University Hospital, Singapore.,Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, National University Hospital, Singapore.,Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore
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Koh CJ, Lakhtakia S, Kida M, Lesmana CRA, Ang TL, Vu CKF, Aye TT, Park SH, Almadi MA, Chong CCN, Tang RSY, Wu X, Hilmi I, Dhir V, Pausawasdi N, Basha J, Jin ZD, Yang AM, Teoh AYB, Seo DW, Wang HP, Ho KY. Defining the endoscopic ultrasound features of chronic pancreatitis in Asians: a multicenter validation study. Endoscopy 2021; 53:595-602. [PMID: 32650341 PMCID: PMC8154336 DOI: 10.1055/a-1217-3112] [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] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Although endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) features and criteria have been described in chronic pancreatitis, challenges remain with interoperator variability and ease of adoption. The aim of this study was to define and validate the EUS features of chronic pancreatitis in a multicenter prospective study in Asia. METHOD The study was divided into two parts: the first part was conducted to derive the EUS features of chronic pancreatitis with adequate interoperator agreement; the second was to prospectively evaluate these features in a multicenter cross-sectional study and determine the optimal combination of features for the diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis. Prospectively enrolled cases had standard internationally validated radiologic or histologic features of chronic pancreatitis, and controls were patients without chronic pancreatitis who underwent EUS examination. RESULTS The top six EUS features that had good interobserver agreement (mean kappa 0.73, range 0.60 - 0.90) were selected to be further evaluated in part II of the study. These included: hyperechoic foci with shadowing, lobularity with honeycombing, cysts, dilated main pancreatic duct, dilated side branches, and calculi in the main pancreatic duct. A total of 284 subjects (132 cases, 152 controls) were enrolled from 12 centers in Asia. All six features had high accuracy ranging from 63.3 % to 89.1 %. Two or more of these six EUS features accurately defined chronic pancreatitis (sensitivity 94.7 %, specificity 98.0 %), with an area under the receiver operating curve of 0.986. CONCLUSION This multicenter Asian study characterized and defined the EUS features of chronic pancreatitis. This provides a useful tool in clinical practice and further research in pancreatic cancer surveillance.
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- Calvin Jianyi Koh
- Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore,Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, National University Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Kitasato University Hospital, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Changi General Hospital, Singapore
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Sanpya General Hospital, Thingan Gyun, Myanmar
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Medicine, King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Surgery, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong
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- Institute of Digestive Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Division of Gastroenterology, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Institute of Digestive and Liver Care, Global Hospital, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Surgery, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore,Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, National University Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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Lau JWL, Khoo MJW, Leong XH, Lim TZ, Shabbir A, Yeoh KG, Koh CJ, So JBY. Opportunistic upper endoscopy during colonoscopy as a screening strategy for countries with intermediate gastric cancer risk. J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2021; 36:1081-1087. [PMID: 33037826 PMCID: PMC8247052 DOI: 10.1111/jgh.15290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2020] [Revised: 09/19/2020] [Accepted: 09/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM Screening upper endoscopy can detect esophagogastric (OG) cancers early with improved outcomes. Recent cost-utility studies suggest that opportunistic upper endoscopy at the same setting of colonoscopy might be a useful strategy for screening of OG cancers, and it may be more acceptable to the patients due to cost-saving and convenience. We aim to study the diagnostic performance of this screening strategy in a country with intermediate gastric cancer risk. METHODS A retrospective cohort study using a prospective endoscopy database from 2015 to 2017 was performed. Patients included were individuals age > 40 who underwent opportunistic upper endoscopy at the same setting of colonoscopy without any OG symptoms. Neoplastic OG lesions are defined as cancer and high-grade dysplasia. Pre-neoplastic lesions include Barrett's esophagus (BE), intestinal metaplasia (IM), and atrophic gastritis (AG). RESULTS The study population involved 1414 patients. Neoplastic OG lesions were detected in five patients (0.35%). Pre-neoplastic lesions were identified in 174 (12.3%) patients. IM was found in 146 (10.3%) patients with 21 (1.4%) having extensive IM. The number needed to scope to detect a neoplastic OG lesion is 282.8 with an estimated cost of USD$141 400 per lesion detected. On multivariate regression, age ≥ 60 (RR: 1.84, 95% CI: 1.29-2.63) and first-degree relatives with gastric cancer (RR: 1.64, 95% CI: 1.06-2.55) were independent risk factors for neoplastic or pre-neoplastic OG lesion. CONCLUSION For countries with intermediate gastric cancer risk, opportunistic upper endoscopy may be an alternative screening strategy in a selected patient population. Prospective trials are warranted to validate its performance.
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- Yong Loo Lin School of MedicineNational University of SingaporeSingapore
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- Yong Loo Lin School of MedicineNational University of SingaporeSingapore
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- Department of SurgeryNational University HospitalSingapore
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- Division of General Surgery (Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery), Department of SurgeryNational University HospitalSingapore
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- Yong Loo Lin School of MedicineNational University of SingaporeSingapore,Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of MedicineNational University HospitalSingapore
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of MedicineNational University HospitalSingapore
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- Yong Loo Lin School of MedicineNational University of SingaporeSingapore,Division of General Surgery (Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery), Department of SurgeryNational University HospitalSingapore
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Lee GH, Phyo WW, Loo WM, Kwok R, Ahmed T, Shabbir A, So J, Koh CJ, Hartono JL, Muthiah M, Lim K, Tan PS, Lee YM, Lim SG, Dan YY. Validation of genetic variants associated with metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease in an ethnic Chinese population. World J Hepatol 2020; 12:1228-1238. [PMID: 33442450 PMCID: PMC7772735 DOI: 10.4254/wjh.v12.i12.1228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2020] [Revised: 09/28/2020] [Accepted: 10/15/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Genetic factors play an important role in the pathogenesis and development of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD).
AIM To study the association of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), previously identified in Western populations, with the risk of MAFLD in a Singapore Chinese population and their interactions with environmental and medical risk factors.
METHODS A retrospective case-control study was conducted with 72 MAFLD cases and 72 controls with no hepatic steatosis on computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, or controlled attenuation parameter score. Subjects were recruited from two tertiary hospitals. Genetic alleles such as NCAN, GCKR, LYPLAL1, PNPLA3, PPP1R3B, FDFT1, COL13A1, EFCAB4B, PZP, and TM6SF2 were genotyped using the TaqMan® Predesigned SNP Genotyping Assay.
RESULTS Weight and body mass index (BMI) were 1.2-times higher in patients (70.6 kg, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 57.1-84.1 vs 60.8 kg, 95%CI: 48.5-73.1, P < 0.001 and 26.9 kg, 95%CI: 23-40.8 vs 23.3 kg 95%CI: 19-27.6, P < 0.001 respectively). The prevalence of diabetes mellitus in patients was 40.3% and 20.8% in controls (P = 0.011). Patients had higher mean triglycerides than controls (P < 0.001). PNPLA3 GG was more likely to be associated with MAFLD (43.4% CC vs 69.7% GG, P = 0.017, and 44.8% CG vs 69.7% GG, P = 0.022). In multivariable analysis, hypertriglyceridemia (odds ratio [OR]: 2.04 95%CI: 1.3-3.1, P = 0.001), BMI (OR: 1.2 95%CI: 1.1-1.4, P < 0.001) and PNPLA3 GG (OR: 3.4 95%CI: 1.3-9.2, P = 0.014) were associated with MAFLD (area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of 0.823).
CONCLUSION Among the Chinese population of Singapore, PNPLA3 homozygous GG allele is a strong predictor of MAFLD, whereas LYPLAL1, GCKR, FDFT1, COL13A1, PZP, and TM6SF2 are not significantly associated. Hypertriglyceridemia, high BMI, and PNPLA3 GG are independent predictors of MAFLD.
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- Guan Huei Lee
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, National University Health System, Singapore 119228, Singapore
- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117597, Singapore
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117597, Singapore
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, National University Health System, Singapore 119228, Singapore
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- Department of Medicine, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, Singapore 768828, Singapore
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- Department of Medicine, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, Singapore 768828, Singapore
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- Department of Surgery, National University Health System, Singapore 119228, Singapore
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- Department of Surgery, National University Health System, Singapore 119228, Singapore
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, National University Health System, Singapore 119228, Singapore
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, National University Health System, Singapore 119228, Singapore
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, National University Health System, Singapore 119228, Singapore
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, National University Health System, Singapore 119228, Singapore
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, National University Health System, Singapore 119228, Singapore
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, National University Health System, Singapore 119228, Singapore
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, National University Health System, Singapore 119228, Singapore
- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117597, Singapore
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, National University Health System, Singapore 119228, Singapore
- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117597, Singapore
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- Chieh Sian Koo
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, National University Hospital, Singapore
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, National University Hospital, Singapore,Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, National University Hospital, Singapore,Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, National University Hospital, Singapore,Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore
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Ong J, Ong AML, Ong S, Xin X, Lee YY, Pausawasdi N, De Lusong MA, Makmun D, Chong VH, Ho SH, Lim WY, Koh CJ, Ong D, Khor C, Dan YY. Burnout and work-related stressors in gastroenterology: a protocol for a multinational observational study in the ASEAN region. BMJ Open Gastroenterol 2020; 7:bmjgast-2020-000534. [PMID: 33148790 PMCID: PMC7643491 DOI: 10.1136/bmjgast-2020-000534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2020] [Revised: 09/14/2020] [Accepted: 10/07/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Clinician burnout is an important occupational hazard that may be exacerbated by the novel COVID-19 pandemic. Within Southeast Asia, burnout in gastroenterology is understudied. The primary objective of this study is to estimate the prevalence of burnout symptoms within gastroenterology, in member states of the Associations of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The secondary objective is to identify work-related stressors that contribute to burnout in ASEAN gastroenterologists. METHODS AND ANALYSIS This is an observational study that will use anonymised online surveys to estimate the prevalence of burnout symptoms at two time points: during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and in 2022 (assumed to be after the pandemic). Gastroenterologists from Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines and Brunei will be invited to participate in the online survey through their national gastroenterology and endoscopy societies. Burnout will be assessed using the Maslach Burnout Inventory-Human Services Survey tool. Supplementary questions will collect demographic and qualitative data. Associations between demographic characteristics and burnout will be tested by multiple regression. RESULTS The prevalence of burnout symptoms in gastroenterology during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the baseline prevalence after COVID-19, will be established in the above-mentioned countries. Work-related stressors commonly associated with burnout will be identified, allowing the introduction of preventative measures to reduce burnout in the future. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Ethical approval was granted by the Singhealth Centralised Institutional Review Board (2020/2709). Results will be submitted for publication.
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- John Ong
- Department of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore .,Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
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- Department of Surgical Intensive Care, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore.,Department of Surgical Intensive Care, Sengkang General Hospital, Singapore
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- Department of Health Services Research, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
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- School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kota Bharu, Malaysia
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia, Cipto Mangunkusumo National General Hospital, Central Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Gastroenterology, UBD PAPRSB Institute of Health Sciences, Gadong, Brunei Darussalam
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- Department of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, National University Hospital, Singapore
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, National University Hospital, Singapore
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
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- Department of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore.,Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, National University Hospital, Singapore
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Teng M, Tang SY, Koh CJ. Endoscopy during COVID-19 pandemic: An overview of infection control measures and practical application. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2020; 12:256-265. [PMID: 32994856 PMCID: PMC7503612 DOI: 10.4253/wjge.v12.i9.256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2020] [Revised: 07/29/2020] [Accepted: 08/31/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has resulted in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) which has affected more than 4.5 million people in 213 countries, and has been declared a pandemic by World Health Organization on March 11, 2020. The transmission of SARS-CoV-2 has been reported to occur primarily through direct contact or droplets. There have also been reports that SARS-CoV-2 can be detected in biopsy and stool specimens, and it has been postulated that there is potential for fecal-oral transmission as well. Gastrointestinal symptoms have been reported in 17.6% of COVID-19 patients and transmission can potentially occur through gastrointestinal secretions in this group of patients. Furthermore, transmission can also occur in asymptomatic carriers or patients with viral shedding during the incubation period. Endoscopic procedures hence may pose significant risks of transmission (even for those not directly involving confirmed COVID-19 cases) as endoscopists and endoscopy staff are in close contact with patients during these aerosol generating procedures. This could result in inadvertent transmission of infection at time of endoscopy.
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- Margaret Teng
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology, National University Hospital, Singapore 119228, Singapore
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology, National University Hospital, Singapore 119228, Singapore
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, National University Health System, Singapore 119074, Singapore
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Colorectal cancer is a major cause of morbidity and mortality, and screening has been shown to reduce morbidity and mortality. This review highlights pertinent aspects of adherence to screening including the various options available and key concepts to consider in any systematic program. Persistent adherence, which is key to an efficacious screening program, is the compliance with repeated screening tests over a period of time. A “chain of survival” mindset emphasizes the stepwise, sequential and persistent approach to screening and is a helpful concept to drive the message of persistent adherence. A framework for the patient and physician interactions that support screening intervention is examined, and various factors that impact both patient and physician adoption and screening modality recommendations are reviewed. While systems-based approaches to screening have great utility in automation and monitoring in a surveillance program, some emerging data suggests that the human touch is still an essential driver for active participation in these programs. Finally, the proportion of time concept is discussed as a useful index for monitoring persistent adherence in both individuals and populations.
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- Guan Sen Kew
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, National University Hospital, Singapore
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, National University Hospital, Singapore.,Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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Nassr AA, Shamshirsaz AA, Erfani H, Espinoza J, Sanz Cortes M, Koh CJ, Roth DR, Angelo JR, Mandy GT, Braun MC, Ruano R, Belfort MA. Outcome of fetuses with lower urinary tract obstruction and normal amniotic fluid volume in second trimester of pregnancy. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2019; 54:500-505. [PMID: 30977189 DOI: 10.1002/uog.20288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2019] [Revised: 03/15/2019] [Accepted: 04/05/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Congenital lower urinary tract obstruction (LUTO) is a rare condition with high perinatal mortality and morbidity when associated with severe oligohydramnios or anhydramnios in the second trimester of pregnancy. Severe pulmonary hypoplasia and end-stage renal disease are the underlying causes of poor neonatal outcome in these cases. However, little is known about the subset of fetal LUTO that is associated with a normal volume of amniotic fluid at midgestation. The objective of the current study was to describe the natural history, underlying causes, survival and postnatal renal function outcomes in pregnancies with fetal LUTO and normal amniotic fluid volume during the second trimester of pregnancy. METHODS This was a retrospective study of all pregnancies with fetal LUTO and normal amniotic fluid volume in the second trimester that received prenatal and postnatal care at our quaternary care institution between 2013 and 2017. Data on demographic characteristics, fetal interventions, perinatal survival, need for neonatal respiratory support, postnatal renal function and need for dialysis at the age of 1 and 24 months were analyzed. RESULTS Of the 18 fetuses that met the study criteria, 17 (94.4%) survived the perinatal period. Eleven (61.1%) pregnancies developed oligohydramnios in the third trimester, six of which were eligible for and underwent fetal intervention with vesicoamniotic shunt placement, which was performed successfully in all six cases. Two (11.1%) neonates required respiratory support owing to pulmonary hypoplasia. At the age of 2 years, 14 children had follow-up information available, two (14.3%) of whom had normal renal function, eight (57.1%) had developed some degree of chronic kidney disease (Stage 1-4) and four (28.6%) had developed end-stage renal disease (ESRD), including two who had already manifested ESRD in the neonatal period. CONCLUSIONS Most fetuses diagnosed prenatally with LUTO that is associated with a normal volume of amniotic fluid at midgestation will have a favorable outcome in terms of perinatal survival and few will need long-term respiratory support. However, these children are still at increased risk for chronic renal disease, ESRD and need for renal replacement therapy. Larger multicenter studies are needed to characterize the prenatal factors associated with postnatal renal function, and to investigate the role of fetal intervention in the group of fetuses that present with late-onset oligohydramnios and evidence of preserved fetal renal function. Copyright © 2019 ISUOG. Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
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- A A Nassr
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Fetal Center, Houston, TX, USA
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Women's Health Hospital, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Fetal Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Fetal Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Fetal Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Fetal Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Urology, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Fetal Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Urology, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Fetal Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Renal Section, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Fetal Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Fetal Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Renal Section, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Fetal Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mayo Clinic Fetal Diagnostic and Therapeutic Center, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Fetal Center, Houston, TX, USA
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Gerber JA, Balasubramanian A, Jorgez CJ, Shukla MA, Jacob JS, Zhu H, Sheth KR, Mittal A, Tu DD, Koh CJ, Janzen N, Wang MH, Austin PF, Gonzales ET, Roth DR, Seth A. Do pediatricians routinely perform genitourinary examinations during well-child visits? A review from a large tertiary pediatric hospital. J Pediatr Urol 2019; 15:374.e1-374.e5. [PMID: 31229415 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2019.05.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [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: 01/17/2019] [Accepted: 05/07/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND The male genital examination is a common source of discomfort for the patient and medical provider. Performance of male genital examination is imperative; however, as many treatable diagnoses can be made. Undescended testicles (UDTs), hernias, testicular tumors, and urethral abnormalities are all potentially concerning findings which can be discovered on routine examination. OBJECTIVE The objectives of this study are to determine the rate at which general pediatricians perform routine genitourinary (GU) examinations in the pediatric population and to determine the rate at which UDT are diagnosed or documented in the patient's history. The authors hypothesize the rate of pediatric GU examination during routine well-child visits to be in line with the previously reported rates in the adult literature. STUDY DESIGN Nine hundred ninety-six consecutive male well-child visits conducted by general pediatricians at the study institution were reviewed. These visits were evaluated for documentation of a detailed GU examination as well as the presence of UDT from these examinations. In addition, past medical and surgical histories were reviewed to determine if a diagnosis of UDT was noted. RESULTS Pediatricians at the study institution documented GU examinations 99.1% of the time during male well-child visits. Only 1.1% of the cohort had a documentation of UDT at any time point. Of the 11 patients with UDT, 6 boys (54.5%) had spontaneous descent with no referral to urology, whereas 5 (45.5%) required orchidopexy. DISCUSSION Prior reports suggest 70-75% of routine office visits include a genital examination. None of these reports reviewed the pediatric population, thus making this review novel in this respect. In addition, the results are vastly different from these prior studies as the authors demonstrated over 99% of male well-child examinations included documentation of a thorough genital examination. A limitation of the study is its retrospective nature, which creates a lack of standardization across the data set. In addition, without being physically present in the examination room, one cannot discern whether an examination is simply being documented without actual performance because of the template format of the electronic medical record (EMR). Furthermore, the study was not designed to best evaluate the true rate of UDTs; therefore, the reported rate of 1.1% cannot be accurately associated with a particular age at diagnosis. CONCLUSIONS Pediatricians do, in fact, document GU examinations on a routine basis. This finding cannot be taken with complete certainty as verification of actual examination performance is impractical. While the data demonstrated a lower than expected rate of UDT, depending upon age at diagnosis, this could indicate that although examinations are being documented, their accuracy may be diminished because of various factors at play in the healthcare system as a whole, including improper exam performance and EMR templates. Follow-up studies are required to verify these potentially changing rates of UDT and to determine if there is discordance between documentation and performance of GU examinations.
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- J A Gerber
- Division of Pediatric Urology, Department of Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX, USA; Scott Department of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Urology, Department of Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX, USA
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- Scott Department of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- Scott Department of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- Scott Department of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Urology, Department of Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Urology, Department of Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX, USA; Scott Department of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Urology, Department of Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX, USA; Scott Department of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Urology, Department of Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX, USA; Scott Department of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Urology, Department of Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX, USA; Scott Department of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Urology, Department of Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX, USA; Scott Department of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Urology, Department of Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX, USA; Scott Department of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Urology, Department of Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX, USA; Scott Department of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Urology, Department of Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX, USA; Scott Department of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Urology, Department of Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX, USA; Scott Department of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Urology, Department of Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX, USA; Scott Department of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA.
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Low EXS, Tripon E, Lim K, Tan PS, Low HC, Dan YY, Lee YM, Muthiah M, Loo WM, Koh CJ, Phyo WW, Pang J, Lim SG, Lee GH. Risk factors for ribavirin treatment failure in Asian organ transplant recipients with chronic hepatitis E infection. World J Hepatol 2019; 11:553-561. [PMID: 31293723 PMCID: PMC6603503 DOI: 10.4254/wjh.v11.i6.553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2019] [Revised: 06/11/2019] [Accepted: 06/17/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Hepatitis E virus (HEV) infection is a cause of chronic hepatitis in immunosuppressed patients. Sustained virologic response rates to a 12-wk course of ribavirin therapy were reported to be > 70% in the West. This study describes the outcome of HEV treatment in a transplant center in Singapore.
AIM To study the outcome of ribavirin treatment in a series of chronic HEV patients, and the cause of treatment failure.
METHODS We studied all of the transplant recipients who were diagnosed with HEV infection between 2012 to 2015. The outcome of therapy and virologic relapse are monitored for three years after the end of therapy.
RESULTS Ten transplant recipients (4 liver, 5 kidney, and 1 bone marrow transplantation) with positive HEV RNA were studied. Nine patients received at least 12 wk of ribavirin therapy, and the remaining patient resolved after reducing immunosuppression therapy. Two subjects had prolonged viremia that lasted more than one year, despite continuous ribavirin therapy. Four ribavirin-treated patients (44.4%) had HEV RNA relapse after achieving a virologic response by the end of treatment. The overall failure rate is 66.7%. Being a kidney transplant recipient is the strongest risk factor for not achieving an initial sustained virologic response (0/5 treated, Chi-Square test, P < 0.05). The most common side effect of ribavirin is anemia (100%) (haemoglobin reduction of 3-6.2 g/dL). Seven patients required either a blood transfusion or erythropoietin therapy.
CONCLUSION The sustained virologic response rate of 12-wk ribavirin therapy for HEV infection in this Asian series was lower than expected. Kidney transplant recipients had a higher rate of treatment failure due to higher immunosuppression requirements and adverse effects.
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- En Xian Sarah Low
- Department of Medicine, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, National University Health System, Singapore 609606, Singapore
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- Centre for Liver Disease Management and Transplant of Medical City, Manila 1605, Philippines
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- Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre, Singapore 228510, Singapore
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, National University Health System, Singapore 119228, Singapore
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, National University Health System, Singapore 119228, Singapore
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, National University Health System, Singapore 119228, Singapore
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, National University Health System, Singapore 119228, Singapore
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, National University Health System, Singapore 119228, Singapore
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, National University Health System, Singapore 119228, Singapore
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, National University Health System, Singapore 119228, Singapore
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- Department of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 119077, Singapore
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- Centre for Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Research, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117549, Singapore
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, National University Health System, Singapore 119228, Singapore
- Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 119228, Singapore
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, National University Health System, Singapore 119228, Singapore
- Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 119228, Singapore
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Wang LC, Mittal AG, Puttmann K, Janzen N, Palmer LS, Yerkes EB, Ryan SL, Gonzales ET, Roth DR, Koh CJ. The changing gender landscape of pediatric urology fellowship: results from a survey of fellows and recent graduates. J Pediatr Urol 2019; 15:51-57. [PMID: 30340928 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2018.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [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: 05/15/2018] [Accepted: 09/04/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Women are entering the subspecialty of pediatric urology at an accelerated rate. Gender differences affecting fellowship and job selection have been identified in other fields of medicine. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to understand gender differences in pediatric urology fellowship and job selection and how they may affect the workforce. STUDY DESIGN A 47-question electronic survey consisting of questions regarding demographics, residency training, and factors influencing fellowship and job selection was distributed to current fellows and recent graduates in pediatric urology in May 2017. RESULTS A total of 111 recent and current fellows were contacted, and 72% completed the survey (55% female [F] and 45% male [M]; 61% current fellows and 39% recent fellows). Respondents rated factors important in choosing pediatric urology on a scale of 1-5 (1, not important and 5, extremely important), and the top three for both genders were 1-working with children, 2-influential mentors, and 3-bread and butter cases such as inguinal orchiopexy. During residency, 93% of respondents reported having influential mentors in pediatric urology. However, mentorship was more important in fellowship choice for males than females (3.6 F, 4.1 M; P-value = 0.048), and 45% reported having only male mentors. Rating factors important in job choice on a scale of 1-5, respondents reported the top factors as 1-rapport with partners/mentorship (4.5), 2-geography/family preferences (4.3), and 3-participation in mentoring/teaching (3.8). Although most job selection criteria were rated similarly between genders, females rated call schedule higher than males (3.5 F, 2.9 M, P-value = 0.009). Although most females and males (79% of F, 78% of M, P-value = 0.868) sought primarily academic positions, a smaller proportion of females accepted academic positions (52% of F, 72% of M, P-value 0.26), and females reported lower satisfaction regarding the availability of jobs on a scale of 1-5 (1, very dissatisfied and 5, very satisfied; 3.1 F, 3.7 M; P-value = 0.034), particularly in academic positions (3.1 F, 3.7 M; P-value = 0.06). This difference was more pronounced in current fellows than recent graduates and may represent a worsening trend. CONCLUSION Although significant gender differences in fellowship and job selection may exist in other fields, we found that women and men choose pediatric urology fellowships and jobs using similar criteria, which include work-life balance. Gender differences exist in the influence of mentors, indicating a need for more female mentors. While men and women sought similar types of jobs, women were less satisfied with the availability of jobs, particularly academic jobs, than men, which warrants further investigation.
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- L C Wang
- Division of Pediatric Urology, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston TX, USA.
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- Division of Pediatric Urology, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston TX, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Urology, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston TX, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Urology, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston TX, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Urology, Cohen Children's Medical Center of New York, New Hyde Park NY, USA
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- Division of Urology, Lurie's Children's Hospital, Chicago IL, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Urology, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston TX, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Urology, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston TX, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Urology, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston TX, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Urology, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston TX, USA
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Capozza N, Gulia C, Heidari Bateni Z, Zangari A, Gigli S, Briganti V, Tursini S, Koh CJ, Gaffi M, Baldassarra S, Signore F, Porrello A, Piergentili R. Vesicoureteral reflux in infants: what do we know about the gender prevalence by age? Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2018; 21:5321-5329. [PMID: 29243800 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_201712_13916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) affects up to 1% of Caucasian children. Primary VUR is characterized by failure of the ureterovesicular junction to prevent urine from traveling in a retrograde fashion from the bladder to the ureters and the kidneys. Several reports in the literature describe the prevalence of this condition in pediatric patients; overall, VUR affects more males during infancy and with higher grades. However, a thorough consideration of these articles reveals important contradictions regarding the prevalence by gender and age. We analyzed those contradictions and suggested a possible explanation based on our single center experience with this patient group. In particular, for the age interval 0-2 years: we have found that (1) VUR mostly affects boys; (2) the male/female ratio steadily declines over time; (3) the unequal prevalence between males and females essentially disappears when children reach the age of two years. CONCLUSIONS The natural history of VUR in infant boys differs from that of infant girls, and therefore requires a gender-specific approach. Available data support the need to redefine the categorization and clinical guidelines for this disease.
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- N Capozza
- Urologic Surgery Unit, Pediatric Hospital "Bambino Gesù", Rome, Italy.
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Imani PD, White JT, Michael M, Puttmann KT, O'Mahony CA, Koh CJ. Midpole Ureterocalycostomy for Renal Transplant Salvage: A Pediatric Case Report. Transplant Proc 2018; 50:887-890. [PMID: 29661459 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2018.01.018] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2018] [Accepted: 01/29/2018] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Ureteral obstruction is the most common urological complication of kidney transplantation. Obstruction secondary to ureteral stenosis can be an early or late complication. CASE REPORT We present a patient in whom ureteral obstruction was initially identified at 2.5 months after transplant for which she underwent a midpole ureterocalycostomy between the midpole calyx of the transplant kidney and the native left ureter.
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- P D Imani
- Renal Section, Department of Pediatrics, Texas Children's Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.
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- Division of Pediatric Urology, Department of Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital, and Scott Department of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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- Renal Section, Department of Pediatrics, Texas Children's Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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- Division of Pediatric Urology, Department of Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital, and Scott Department of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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- Division of Abdominal Transplantation of the Michael E. DeBakey, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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- Division of Pediatric Urology, Department of Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital, and Scott Department of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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Puttmann K, Huang GO, White JT, Kukreja K, Seth A, Koh CJ. Infant crossed renal ectopia with UPJ obstruction repaired via robot-assisted laparoscopic pyeloplasty. J Pediatr Urol 2018; 14:75-76. [PMID: 29133165 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2017.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2017] [Accepted: 10/02/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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INTRODUCTION We present a robot-assisted approach to surgical treatment of UPJ obstruction associated with crossed renal ectopia in a male infant. METHODS A 31 year-old woman presented at 37 weeks gestation for prenatal hydronephrosis and delivered at 39 weeks. Renal ultrasound identified the bladder and right kidney in a crossed ectopic position in the left pelvis, and MRI showed the cystic lesion to be hydronephrosis associated with a ureteropelvic junction obstruction of the crossed ectopic right kidney. At three months of age, a robot-assisted laparoscopic dismembered pyeloplasty was performed. Post-operative renal ultrasounds at one, two, and 7 months showed persistent but decreasing hydronephrosis. He remains asymptomatic. DISCUSSION Crossed renal ectopia with associated ureteropelvic junction obstruction has been reported in the literature and managed using both open and minimally invasive approaches. To our knowledge, this is the first reported robot-assisted pyeloplasty performed for this condition in an infant. CONCLUSIONS With careful patient selection, the robot-assisted laparoscopic approach can be applied to infants that require pyeloplasty for kidneys with anomalous development that have evidence of ureteropelvic junction obstruction.
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- K Puttmann
- Texas Children's Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- Texas Children's Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- Texas Children's Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- Texas Children's Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- Texas Children's Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- Texas Children's Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA.
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Afsarlar CE, Elizondo R, Yilmaz E, Cakmakci E, Ballow DJ, Demir E, Guney G, Koh CJ. Ultrasonographic findings in the epididymis of pediatric patients with testicular torsion. J Pediatr Urol 2017; 13:393.e1-393.e6. [PMID: 28713006 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2017.05.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [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: 12/29/2016] [Accepted: 05/20/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Although grayscale ultrasound and color Doppler ultrasound characteristics of the torsed testis are well established in the literature, less is known about its anatomic partner: the epididymis. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to describe the ultrasound characteristics of the epididymis in pediatric patients with testicular torsion, and to describe their potential role as prognostic criteria for testicular salvage outcomes. STUDY DESIGN During a retrospective review of 217 pediatric patients with acute testicular torsion during 2009-2016, morphological features of the epididymis from scrotal ultrasounds (size, parenchymal characteristics, and vascular flow of both epididymis heads), as well as patient demographics, time duration, surgical outcomes, histopathology results, and follow-up periods were analyzed. RESULTS Mean epididymis size and twisting degree were significantly higher in the torsed testes than in the contralateral epididymis (P < 0.001) (Summary table). Cystic structures in the epididymis were identified: a higher number of cysts was associated with testicular non-viability (P = 0.025) and higher twisting degree (P = 0.017). Histopathologic examination showed that these spaces were infiltrated connective tissue most likely formed by venous congestion and vessel rupture. DISCUSSION Scrotal ultrasound can provide information on testicular morphology and viability, as well as morphological changes in the epididymis over time in pediatric patients with testicular torsion. These findings may provide potential prognostic information regarding testicular viability, as a higher number of cystic spaces in the epididymis was associated with a higher rate of testicular non-viability and a higher twisting degree. In addition, the epididymis size (volume) can change during the time course of the ischemic state. CONCLUSIONS This was the first study to describe and analyze epididymis ultrasound findings in pediatric patients with testicular torsion and to correlate them with testicular salvage outcomes. Further prospective studies are needed to determine the role of epididymis ultrasound findings as a potential pre-operative prognostic tool.
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- C E Afsarlar
- Division of Pediatric Urology, Department of Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX, USA; Scott Department of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA; Department of Pediatric Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Hitit University, Çorum, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Urology, Department of Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX, USA; Scott Department of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Urology, Department of Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX, USA; Scott Department of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA; Department of Pediatric Surgery, Dr. Sami Ulus Maternity, Children's Health and Diseases Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Dr. Sami Ulus Maternity, Children's Health and Diseases Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Urology, Department of Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX, USA; Scott Department of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine, Hitit University, Çorum, Turkey
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Hitit University, Çorum, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Urology, Department of Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX, USA; Scott Department of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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Au JK, Tan X, Sidani M, Stanasel I, Roth DR, Koh CJ, Seth A, Gargollo PC, Tu D, Gonzales ET, Smith TG, Janzen N. Imaging characteristics associated with failure of nonoperative management in high-grade pediatric blunt renal trauma. J Pediatr Urol 2016; 12:294.e1-294.e6. [PMID: 27160977 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2016.02.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2015] [Accepted: 02/28/2016] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Some children who sustain high-grade blunt renal injury may require operative intervention. In the present study, it was hypothesized that there are computed tomography (CT) characteristics that can identify which of these children are most likely to need operative intervention. MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective review was performed of all pediatric blunt renal trauma patients at a single level-I trauma center from 1990 to 2015. Inclusion criteria were: children with American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST) Grade-IV or V renal injuries, aged ≤18 years, and having available CT images with delayed cuts. The CTs were regraded according to the revised AAST grading system proposed by Buckley and McAninch in 2011. Radiographic characteristics of renal injury were correlated with the primary outcome of any operative intervention: ureteral stent, angiography, nephrectomy/renorrhaphy, and percutaneous nephrostomy/drain. RESULTS One patient had a Grade-V injury and 26 patients had Grade-IV injuries. Nine patients (33.3%) underwent operative interventions. Patients in the operative intervention cohort were more likely to manifest a collecting system filling defect (P = 0.040) (Fig. A) and lacked ureteral opacification (P = 0.010). The CT characteristics, including percentage of devascularized parenchyma, medial contrast extravasation, intravascular contrast extravasation, perirenal hematoma distance and laceration location, were not statistically significant. Of the 21 patients who had a collecting system injury, eight (38.1%) needed ureteral stents. Renorrhaphy was necessary for one patient. Although the first operative intervention occurred at a median of hospital day 1 (range 0.5-2.5), additional operative interventions occurred from day 4-16. Thus, it is prudent to closely follow-up these patients for the first month after injury. Two patients with complex renal injuries had an accessory renal artery resulting in well-perfused upper and lower pole fragments, and were managed nonoperatively without readmission (Fig. B). CONCLUSIONS Collecting system defects and lack of ureteral opacification were significantly associated with failure of nonoperative management. A multicenter trial is needed to confirm these findings and whether nonsignificant CT findings are associated with operative intervention. In the month after renal injury, these patients should be mindful of any changes in symptoms, and maintain a low index of suspicion for an emergency room visit. For the physician, close follow-up and appropriate counseling of these high-risk patients is advised.
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- J K Au
- Baylor College of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Urology and Texas Children's Hospital, Clinical Care Center, 6701 Fannin Street, 6th Floor, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
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- Department of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine, 7200 Cambridge Street, 10th Floor, Suite A10.136, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine, 7200 Cambridge Street, 10th Floor, Suite A10.136, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Baylor College of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Urology and Texas Children's Hospital, Clinical Care Center, 6701 Fannin Street, 6th Floor, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Baylor College of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Urology and Texas Children's Hospital, Clinical Care Center, 6701 Fannin Street, 6th Floor, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Baylor College of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Urology and Texas Children's Hospital, Clinical Care Center, 6701 Fannin Street, 6th Floor, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Baylor College of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Urology and Texas Children's Hospital, Clinical Care Center, 6701 Fannin Street, 6th Floor, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Urology, 200 1st St SW, Rochester, MN 55902, USA
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- Baylor College of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Urology and Texas Children's Hospital, Clinical Care Center, 6701 Fannin Street, 6th Floor, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Baylor College of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Urology and Texas Children's Hospital, Clinical Care Center, 6701 Fannin Street, 6th Floor, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine, 7200 Cambridge Street, 10th Floor, Suite A10.136, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Baylor College of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Urology and Texas Children's Hospital, Clinical Care Center, 6701 Fannin Street, 6th Floor, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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Ruano R, Sananes N, Wilson C, Au J, Koh CJ, Gargollo P, Shamshirsaz AA, Espinoza J, Safdar A, Moaddab A, Meyer N, Cass DL, Olutoye OO, Olutoye OA, Welty S, Roth DR, Braun MC, Belfort MA. Fetal lower urinary tract obstruction: proposal for standardized multidisciplinary prenatal management based on disease severity. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2016; 48:476-482. [PMID: 26690832 DOI: 10.1002/uog.15844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [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: 08/13/2015] [Revised: 10/31/2015] [Accepted: 12/15/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To present a single center experience of a standardized prenatal multidisciplinary management protocol for fetal lower urinary tract obstruction (LUTO) and to propose a classification of fetal LUTO based on disease severity. METHODS This was a retrospective cohort study of 25 consecutive fetal patients with prenatal diagnosis of primary LUTO. Fetal intervention was offered after evaluation by a multidisciplinary team. Analyses were conducted using Bayesian methodology to determine predictors of survival at 6 months postpartum. Odds ratios (ORs) with 95% credibility intervals are reported. RESULTS Fifteen (60.0%) of the 25 patients referred for assessment survived to postnatal evaluation. Fetal vesicoamniotic shunt was placed in 14 (56.0%) patients with 12 survivors. Multivariable analysis suggested that fetal intervention (OR, 6.97 (0.88-70.16), Pr(OR > 1) = 96.7%), anhydramnios (OR, 0.12 (0.04-0.35), Pr(OR < 1) = 99.9%), favorable fetal urine analysis (OR, 3.98 (0.63-25.15), Pr(OR > 1) = 92.7%) and absence of renal cortical cysts (OR, 3.9 (0.66-24.2), Pr(OR > 1) = 93.3%) were predictors of survival. CONCLUSIONS Fetal intervention and fetal renal function were independently associated with postnatal survival of fetuses with LUTO. A classification based on the severity of disease is proposed. Copyright © 2015 ISUOG. Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Fetal Center - Texas Children's Hospital Pavilion for Women, Houston, TX, USA. ,
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Fetal Center - Texas Children's Hospital Pavilion for Women, Houston, TX, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Urology, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Fetal Center - Texas Children's Hospital Pavilion for Women, Houston, TX, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Urology, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Fetal Center - Texas Children's Hospital Pavilion for Women, Houston, TX, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Urology, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Fetal Center - Texas Children's Hospital Pavilion for Women, Houston, TX, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Urology, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Fetal Center - Texas Children's Hospital Pavilion for Women, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Fetal Center - Texas Children's Hospital Pavilion for Women, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Fetal Center - Texas Children's Hospital Pavilion for Women, Houston, TX, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Nephrology, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Fetal Center - Texas Children's Hospital Pavilion for Women, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Fetal Center - Texas Children's Hospital Pavilion for Women, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Public Health, Strasbourg University Hospital, Strasbourg, France
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Fetal Center - Texas Children's Hospital Pavilion for Women, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Fetal Center - Texas Children's Hospital Pavilion for Women, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Fetal Center - Texas Children's Hospital Pavilion for Women, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Fetal Center - Texas Children's Hospital Pavilion for Women, Houston, TX, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Urology, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Fetal Center - Texas Children's Hospital Pavilion for Women, Houston, TX, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Nephrology, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Fetal Center - Texas Children's Hospital Pavilion for Women, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Fetal Center - Texas Children's Hospital Pavilion for Women, Houston, TX, USA
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Silay MS, Spinoit AF, Undre S, Fiala V, Tandogdu Z, Garmanova T, Guttilla A, Sancaktutar AA, Haid B, Waldert M, Goyal A, Serefoglu EC, Baldassarre E, Manzoni G, Radford A, Subramaniam R, Cherian A, Hoebeke P, Jacobs M, Rocco B, Yuriy R, Zattoni F, Kocvara R, Koh CJ. Global minimally invasive pyeloplasty study in children: Results from the Pediatric Urology Expert Group of the European Association of Urology Young Academic Urologists working party. J Pediatr Urol 2016; 12:229.e1-7. [PMID: 27346071 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2016.04.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [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: 01/05/2016] [Accepted: 04/24/2016] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Minimally invasive pyeloplasty (MIP) for ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction in children has gained popularity over the past decade as an alternative to open surgery. The present study aimed to identify the factors affecting complication rates of MIP in children, and to compare the outcomes of laparoscopic (LP) and robotic-assisted laparoscopic pyeloplasty (RALP). MATERIALS AND METHODS The perioperative data of 783 pediatric patients (<18 years old) from 15 academic centers who underwent either LP or RALP with an Anderson Hynes dismembered pyeloplasty technique were retrospectively evaluated. Redo cases and patients with anatomic renal abnormalities were excluded. Demographics and operative data, including procedural factors, were collected. Complications were classified according to the Satava and modified Clavien systems. Failure was defined as any of the following: obstructive parameters on diuretic renal scintigraphy, decline in renal function, progressive hydronephrosis, or symptom relapse. Univariate and multivariate analysis were applied to identify factors affecting the complication rates. All parameters were compared between LP and RALP. RESULTS A total of 575 children met the inclusion criteria. Laparoscopy, increased operative time, prolonged hospital stay, ureteral stenting technique, and time required for stenting were factors influencing complication rates on univariate analysis. None of those factors remained significant on multivariate analysis. Mean follow-up was 12.8 ± 9.8 months for RALP and 45.2 ± 33.8 months for LP (P = 0.001). Hospital stay and time for stenting were shorter for robotic pyeloplasty (P < 0.05 for both). Success rates were similar between RALP and LP (99.5% vs 97.3%, P = 0.11). The intraoperative complication rate was comparable between RALP and LP (3.8% vs 7.4%, P = 0.06). However, the postoperative complication rate was significantly higher in the LP group (3.2% for RALP and 7.7% for LP, P = 0.02). All complications were of no greater severity than Satava Grade IIa and Clavien Grade IIIb. DISCUSSION This was the largest multicenter series of LP and RALP in the pediatric population. Limitations of the study included the retrospective design and lack of surgical experience as a confounder. CONCLUSIONS Both minimally invasive approaches that were studied were safe and highly effective in treating UPJ obstruction in children in many centers globally. However, shorter hospitalization time and lower postoperative complication rates with RALP were noted. The aims of the study were met.
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- M S Silay
- Department of Urology, Istanbul Medeniyet University, Istanbul, Turkey; Department of Urology, Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA.
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- Department of Urology, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Pediatric Urology, Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, UK
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- Department of Urology, General Teaching Hospital in Prague and Charles University, 1st Faculty of Medicine, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Northern Institute for Cancer Research, Newcastle University, Newcastle, UK
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- Department of Urology, Institute of Moscow, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Urology, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric Urology, Sisters of the Charity Hospital, Linz, Austria
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- Department of Urology, University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Pediatric Urology, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Department of Urology, Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Umberto Parini Hospital, Aosta, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric Urology, Leeds Children's Hospital, Leeds, UK
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- Department of Pediatric Urology, Leeds Children's Hospital, Leeds, UK
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- Department of Pediatric Urology, Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, UK
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- Department of Urology, General Teaching Hospital in Prague and Charles University, 1st Faculty of Medicine, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatric Urology, Children's Medical Center, Dallas, USA
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- Department of Urology, Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Institute of Moscow, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Urology, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Urology, General Teaching Hospital in Prague and Charles University, 1st Faculty of Medicine, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Urology, Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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Sananes N, Favre R, Koh CJ, Zaloszyc A, Braun MC, Roth DR, Moog R, Becmeur F, Belfort MA, Ruano R. Urological fistulas after fetal cystoscopic laser ablation of posterior urethral valves: surgical technical aspects. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2015; 45:183-189. [PMID: 24817027 DOI: 10.1002/uog.13405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [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: 01/12/2014] [Revised: 04/23/2014] [Accepted: 04/25/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To describe the surgical technical aspects associated with the development of urological fistulas after fetal antegrade cystoscopic laser fulguration of the posterior urethral valves (PUV). METHODS The perioperative data for all fetal cystoscopies performed between January 2004 and August 2013 at three institutions in the USA, France and Brazil were reviewed, with particular emphasis on surgical technical aspects of the procedure and the complications encountered. RESULTS A total of 40 fetal cystoscopies were performed at the three institutions. Laser fulguration of the PUV was performed in 23 of these cases, with a survival rate of 60.9% (14/23) and normal renal function in 85.7% (12/14) of these infants. Urological fistulas were diagnosed postnatally in four (10%) newborns. The presence of fistulas was associated with a higher gestational age at diagnosis of PUV (P < 0.01) and with the use of semi-curved rather than curved sheaths (P < 0.01), the use of a diode laser (P < 0.01) and the use of higher laser power and energy (P < 0.01 and P < 0.01, respectively), as well as with less operator experience (P < 0.01) and with absence of fetal anesthesia/immobilization (P = 0.02). CONCLUSION Urological fistulas are a severe complication of fetal cystoscopic laser fulguration of PUV and are associated with type, energy and power settings of the laser and instrumentation. The use of appropriate technique and proper training of the operator are necessary to perform this fetal intervention safely.
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- N Sananes
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France; INSERM, UMR-S 1121, Biomatériaux et Bioingénierie, Strasbourg, France
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Koh CJ, Atala A. Tissue engineering for urinary incontinence applications. Minerva Ginecol 2004; 56:371-8. [PMID: 15377985] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/30/2023]
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Urinary incontinence affects men and women of all ages, and may be present in nearly half of all elderly women. Current nonpharmacologic, pharmacologic, and surgical therapies often only offer short-term relief. This review focuses on the application of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine to the field of urinary incontinence. The principles of tissue engineering will be discussed as well as some current strategies for applying these principles in developing novel therapies for urinary incontinence.
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- C J Koh
- Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston Salem, NC 27157, USA.
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Koh CJ, Bochner BH, Stein JP, Fedenko AN, Dequattro V, Skinner DG. Norepinephrine producing renal cell carcinoma. J Urol 2001; 166:603. [PMID: 11458078] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/20/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- C J Koh
- Departments of Urology and Pathology, University of Southern California-Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center and Hypertension Section, Los Angeles, California, USA
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Koh CJ, De Filippo RE, Bochner BH, Stein JP, Skinner DG. Extensive bladder and urethral calculi detected with computerized tomography: diagnosis and management. J Urol 1999; 162:158. [PMID: 10379763 DOI: 10.1097/00005392-199907000-00040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- C J Koh
- Department of Urology, University of Southern California School of Medicine, Los Angeles, USA
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Koh CJ, Lee JB, Lee S, Kim WJ. Influence of vitamin E on the effect of vitamin A derivatives on digestive glands of rats. J Dermatol 1981; 8:455-8. [PMID: 7037896 DOI: 10.1111/j.1346-8138.1981.tb02560.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Schröder JM, Szperalski B, Koh CJ, Christophers E. IgA-associated inhibition of polymorphonuclear leukocyte chemotaxis in neutrophilic dermatoses. J Invest Dermatol 1981; 77:464-8. [PMID: 7310170 DOI: 10.1111/1523-1747.ep12497599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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The chemotactic activity of normal human polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMNs) confronted with heat inactivated sera from patients with psoriasis as well as various chronic proliferative diseases was determined using modified Boyden chambers. By the addition of phorbol myristate acetate (PMA) at a concentration of 1 ng/ml the chemoattractant activities of the sera were greatly potentiated. However, the chemotactic migration of normal PMNs was strongly inhibited by sera from patients with long standing and wide spread psoriasis, pyoderma gangrenosum, severe acne conglobata, Sweet syndrome, and some patients with chronic arthritis following rheumatoid fever. In acute guttate psoriasis and atopic dermatitis increased migratory activities were seen. The inhibition of chemotaxis correlated with increased serum IgA levels as determined by radial immuno diffusion. Column chromatography (Sephacryl S-300) revealed serum fractions of strong inhibitory potency at a molecular weight near 200,000 Dalton. These inhibitory fractions were seen in patients with long standing neutrophil related diseases and could not be detected in normal control sera. It appears that inhibition of PMN chemotaxis is a secondary phenomenon and may play an autoregulatory role in PMN related inflammation.
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