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Zorzi M, Battagello J, Amidei CB, Antonelli G, Germanà B, Valiante F, Benvenuti S, Tringali A, Bortoluzzi F, Cervellin E, Giacomin D, Meggiato T, Rizzotto ER, Fregonese D, Dinca M, Baldassarre G, Scalon P, Pantalena M, Milan L, Bulighin G, Di Piramo D, Azzurro M, Gabbrielli A, Repici A, Rugge M, Hassan C. Low Colorectal Cancer Risk After Resection of High-Risk Pedunculated Polyps. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2024:S1542-3565(24)00105-8. [PMID: 38325601 DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2024.01.027] [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: 07/18/2023] [Revised: 12/30/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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BACKGROUND Post-fecal immunochemical test (FIT) colonoscopy represents a setting with an enriched prevalence of advanced adenomas. Due to an expected higher risk of colorectal cancer (CRC), postpolypectomy surveillance is recommended, generating a substantially increased load on endoscopy services. The aim of our study was to investigate postpolypectomy CRC risk in a screening population of FIT+ subjects after resection of low-risk adenomas (LRAs) or high-risk adenomas (HRAs). METHODS We retrieved data from a cohort of patients undergoing postpolypectomy surveillance within a FIT-based CRC screening program in Italy between 2002 and 2017 and followed-up to December 2021. Main outcomes were postpolypectomy CRC incidence and mortality risks according to type of adenoma (LRA/HRA) removed at colonoscopy as well as morphology, size, dysplasia, and location of the index lesion. We adopted as comparators FIT+/colonoscopy-negative and FIT- patients. The absolute risk was calculated as the number of incident CRCs per 100,000 person-years of follow-up. We used Cox multivariable regression models to identify associations between CRC risks and patient- and polyp-related variables. RESULTS Overall, we included 87,248 post-FIT+ colonoscopies (133 endoscopists). Of these, 42,899 (49.2%) were negative, 21,650 (24.8%) had an LRA, and 22,709 (26.0%) an HRA. After a median follow-up of 7.25 years, a total of 635 CRCs were observed. For patients with LRAs, CRC incidence (hazard ratio [HR], 1.18; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.92-1.53) was not increased compared with the FIT+/colonoscopy-negative group, while for HRAs a significant increase in CRC incidence (HR, 1.53; 95% CI, 1.14-2.04) was found. The presence of 1 or more risk factors among proximal location, nonpedunculated morphology, and high-grade dysplasia explained most of this excess CRC risk in the HRA group (HR, 1.85; 95% CI, 1.36-2.52). Patients with only distal pedunculated polyps without high-grade dysplasia, representing 39.2% of HRA, did not have increased risk compared with the FIT- group (HR, 0.87; 95% CI, 0.59-1.28). CONCLUSIONS CRC incidence is significantly higher in patients with HRAs diagnosed at colonoscopy. However, such excess risk does not appear to apply to patients with only distal pedunculated polyps without high-grade dysplasia, an observation that could potentially reduce the burden of surveillance in FIT programs.
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- Manuel Zorzi
- Veneto Tumor Registry, Azienda Zero, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Anatomical, Histological, Forensic Medicine and Orthopedics Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy; Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Ospedale dei Castelli Hospital, Ariccia, Italy.
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, San Martino Hospital, ULSS 1 Dolomiti, Belluno, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Santa Maria del Prato Hospital, ULSS 1 Dolomiti, Feltre, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Azienda ULSS 2 Marca Trevigiana, Treviso, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Azienda ULSS 2 Marca Trevigiana, Conegliano, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Azienda ULSS 3 Serenissima, Venice, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Azienda ULSS 3 Serenissima, Dolo, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Azienda ULSS 4 Veneto Orientale, San Donà di Piave, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Azienda ULSS 5 Rovigo, Rovigo, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Azienda ULSS 6 Euganea, Padua, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Azienda ULSS 6 Euganea, Camposampiero, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Azienda ULSS 6 Euganea, Monselice, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Azienda ULSS 7 Pedemontana, Santorso, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Azienda ULSS 7 Pedemontana, Bassano del Grappa, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Azienda ULSS 8 Berica, Arzignano, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Azienda ULSS 8 Berica, Vicenza, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Azienda ULSS 9 Scaligera, San Bonifacio, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Azienda ULSS 9 Scaligera, Villafranca, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Azienda ULSS 9 Scaligera, Legnago, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata di Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Italy; Endoscopy Unit, IRCCS Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, Rozzano, Italy
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- Veneto Tumor Registry, Azienda Zero, Padova, Italy; Pathology and Cytopathology Unit, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Italy; Endoscopy Unit, IRCCS Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, Rozzano, Italy
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Zorzi M, Antonelli G, Barbiellini Amidei C, Battagello J, Germanà B, Valiante F, Benvenuti S, Tringali A, Bortoluzzi F, Cervellin E, Giacomin D, Meggiato T, Rosa-Rizzotto E, Fregonese D, Dinca M, Baldassarre G, Scalon P, Pantalena M, Milan L, Bulighin G, Di Piramo D, Azzurro M, Gabbrielli A, Repici A, Rex DK, Rugge M, Hassan C, Giacomin A, Buda A, Costa D, Checchin D, Marin R, Patarnello E, Ceriani A, Guido E, Bertomoro P, Merlini N, Murer F, Ntakirutimana E, Benazzato L, Bellocchi MCC. Adenoma Detection Rate and Colorectal Cancer Risk in Fecal Immunochemical Test Screening Programs : An Observational Cohort Study. Ann Intern Med 2023; 176:303-310. [PMID: 36802754 DOI: 10.7326/m22-1008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/22/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening programs based on fecal immunochemical tests (FITs) represent the standard of care for population-based interventions. Their benefit depends on the identification of neoplasia at colonoscopy after FIT positivity. Colonoscopy quality measured by adenoma detection rate (ADR) may affect screening program effectiveness. OBJECTIVE To examine the association between ADR and postcolonoscopy CRC (PCCRC) risk in a FIT-based screening program. DESIGN Retrospective population-based cohort study. SETTING Fecal immunochemical test-based CRC screening program between 2003 and 2021 in northeastern Italy. PATIENTS All patients with a positive FIT result who had a colonoscopy were included. MEASUREMENTS The regional cancer registry supplied information on any PCCRC diagnosed between 6 months and 10 years after colonoscopy. Endoscopists' ADR was categorized into 5 groups (20% to 39.9%, 40% to 44.9%, 45% to 49.9%, 50% to 54.9%, and 55% to 70%). To examine the association of ADR with PCCRC incidence risk, Cox regression models were fitted to estimate hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% CIs. RESULTS Of the 110 109 initial colonoscopies, 49 626 colonoscopies done by 113 endoscopists between 2012 and 2017 were included. After 328 778 person-years follow-up, 277 cases of PCCRC were diagnosed. Mean ADR was 48.3% (range, 23% and 70%). Incidence rates of PCCRC from lowest to highest ADR group were 13.13, 10.61, 7.60, 6.01, and 5.78 per 10 000 person-years. There was a significant inverse association between ADR and PCCRC incidence risk, with a 2.35-fold risk increase (95% CI, 1.63 to 3.38) in the lowest group compared with the highest. The adjusted HR for PCCRC associated with 1% increase in ADR was 0.96 (CI, 0.95 to 0.98). LIMITATION Adenoma detection rate is partly determined by FIT positivity cutoff; exact values may vary in different settings. CONCLUSION In a FIT-based screening program, ADR is inversely associated with PCCRC incidence risk, mandating appropriate colonoscopy quality monitoring in this setting. Increasing endoscopists' ADR may significantly reduce PCCRC risk. PRIMARY FUNDING SOURCE None.
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- Manuel Zorzi
- Veneto Tumor Registry, Azienda Zero, Padova, Italy (M.Z., C.B.A., J.B.)
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- Department of Anatomical, Histological, Forensic Medicine and Orthopedics Sciences, "Sapienza" University of Rome, and Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Ospedale dei Castelli Hospital, Ariccia, Rome, Italy (G.A.)
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, San Martino Hospital, ULSS 1 Dolomiti, Belluno, Italy (B.G.)
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Santa Maria del Prato Hospital, ULSS 1 Dolomiti, Feltre (BL), Italy (F.V.)
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Azienda ULSS 2 Marca Trevigiana, Treviso, Italy (S.B.)
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Azienda ULSS 2 Marca Trevigiana, Conegliano (TV), Italy (A.T.)
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Azienda ULSS 3 Serenissima, Venezia, Italy (F.B.)
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Azienda ULSS 3 Serenissima, Dolo (VE), Italy (E.C.)
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Azienda ULSS 4 Veneto Orientale, San Donà di Piave (VE), Italy (D.G.)
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Azienda ULSS 5 Rovigo, Italy (T.M.)
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Azienda ULSS 6 Euganea, Padova, Italy (E.R.-R.)
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Azienda ULSS 6 Euganea, Camposampiero, Italy (D.F.)
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Azienda ULSS 6 Euganea, Monselice, Italy (M.D.)
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Azienda ULSS 7 Pedemontana, Santorso, Italy (G.B.)
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Azienda ULSS 7 Pedemontana, Bassano del Grappa, Italy (P.S.)
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Azienda ULSS 8 Berica, Arzignano, Italy (M.P.)
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Azienda ULSS 8 Berica, Vicenza, Italy (L.M.)
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Azienda ULSS 9 Scaligera, San Bonifacio, Italy (G.B.)
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Azienda ULSS 9 Scaligera, Villafranca, Italy (D. Di P.)
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Azienda ULSS 9 Scaligera, Legnago, Italy (M.A.)
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata di Verona, Verona, Italy (A.G.)
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy, and IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Endoscopy Unit, Rozzano, Milan, Italy (A.R., C.H.)
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- Division of Gastroenterology/Hepatology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana (D.K.R.)
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- Veneto Tumor Registry, Azienda Zero, and Department of Medicine DIMED Pathology and Cytopathology Unit, University of Padova, Padova, Italy (M.R.)
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy, and IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Endoscopy Unit, Rozzano, Milan, Italy (A.R., C.H.)
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Zorzi M, Hassan C, Battagello J, Antonelli G, Pantalena M, Bulighin G, Alicante S, Meggiato T, Rosa-Rizzotto E, Iacopini F, Luigiano C, Monica F, Arrigoni A, Germanà B, Valiante F, Mallardi B, Senore C, Grazzini G, Mantellini P. Adenoma detection by Endocuff-assisted versus standard colonoscopy in an organized screening program: the "ItaVision" randomized controlled trial. Endoscopy 2022; 54:138-147. [PMID: 33524994 DOI: 10.1055/a-1379-6868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND The Endocuff Vision device (Arc Medical Design Ltd., Leeds, UK) has been shown to increase mucosal exposure, and consequently adenoma detection rate (ADR), during colonoscopy. This nationwide multicenter study assessed possible benefits and harms of using Endocuff Vision in a fecal immunochemical test (FIT)-based screening program. METHODS Patients undergoing colonoscopy after a FIT-positive test were randomized 1:1 to undergo Endocuff-assisted colonoscopy or standard colonoscopy, stratified by sex, age, and screening history. Primary outcome was ADR. Secondary outcomes were ADR stratified by endoscopists' ADR, advanced ADR (AADR), adenomas per colonoscopy (APC), withdrawal time, and adverse events. RESULTS 1866 patients were enrolled across 13 centers. After exclusions, 1813 (mean age 60.1 years; male 53.8 %) were randomized (908 Endocuff Vision, 905 standard colonoscopy). ADR was significantly higher in the Endocuff Vision arm (47.8 % vs. 40.8 %; relative risk [RR] 1.17, 95 % confidence interval [CI] 1.06-1.30), with no differences between arms regarding size or morphology. When stratifying for endoscopists' ADR, only low detectors (ADR < 33.3 %) showed a statistically significant ADR increase (Endocuff Vision 41.1 % [95 %CI 35.7-46.7] vs. standard colonoscopy 26.0 % [95 %CI 21.3-31.4]). AADR (24.8 % vs. 20.5 %, RR 1.21, 95 %CI 1.02-1.43) and APC (0.94 vs. 0.77; P = 0.001) were higher in the Endocuff Vision arm. Withdrawal time and adverse events were similar between arms. CONCLUSION Endocuff Vision increased ADR in a FIT-based screening program by improving examination of the whole colonic mucosa. Utility was highest among endoscopists with a low ADR.
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- Manuel Zorzi
- Veneto Tumor Registry, Azienda Zero, Padova, Italy
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Nuovo Regina Margherita Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Nuovo Regina Margherita Hospital, Rome, Italy.,Department of Translational and Precision Medicine, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Italy.,Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Ospedale dei Castelli (N.O.C.), ASL Roma 6, Ariccia, Rome, Italy
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Cazzavillan Hospital, ULSS 8 Berica, Arzignano, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Fracastoro Hospital, ULSS 9 Scaligera, San Bonifacio, Italy
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- Gastroenterology Department, ASST-Crema, Maggiore Hospital, Crema, Italy
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Rovigo General Hospital, ULSS 5 Polesana, Rovigo, Italy
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- Gastroenterology Unit, St. Anthony Hospital, Azienda Ospedale-Università, Padua, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Ospedale dei Castelli (N.O.C.), ASL Roma 6, Ariccia, Rome, Italy
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- Unit of Digestive Endoscopy, ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo, Milan, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Cattinara University Hospital, Trieste, Italy
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- Gastroenterology Unit, University Hospital Città della Salute e della Scienza, Turin, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, San Martino Hospital, ULSS 1 Dolomiti, Belluno, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Santa Maria del Prato Hospital, ULSS 1 Dolomiti, Feltre, Italy
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- Screening Unit, Institute for Cancer Research, Prevention and Oncological Network (ISPRO), Florence, Italy
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- Epidemiology and Screening Unit - CPO, University Hospital Città della Salute e della Scienza, Turin, Italy
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- Screening Unit, Institute for Cancer Research, Prevention and Oncological Network (ISPRO), Florence, Italy
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- Screening Unit, Institute for Cancer Research, Prevention and Oncological Network (ISPRO), Florence, Italy
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Germana’ B, Bellio S, Barbiellini Amidei C, Capodaglio G, Avossa F, Narne E, Pitter G, Fedeli U, Zorzi M, Rosa–Rizzotto E, Pantalena M, Saia M. PC.01.11 IMPACT OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON COLONOSCOPY AND SURGICAL INTERVENTIONS FOR COLORECTAL CANCER IN VENETO REGION. Dig Liver Dis 2021. [PMCID: PMC8451198 DOI: 10.1016/s1590-8658(21)00471-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Parisi G, Bottona E, Carrara M, Cardin F, Faedo A, Goldin D, Marino M, Pantalena M, Tafner G, Verdianelli G, Zilli M, Leandro G. Treatment effects of partially hydrolyzed guar gum on symptoms and quality of life of patients with irritable bowel syndrome. A multicenter randomized open trial. Dig Dis Sci 2005; 50:1107-12. [PMID: 15986863 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-005-2713-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [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] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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The effects of partially hydrolyzed guar gum (PHGG) were compared in patients with irritable bowel syndrome, at 10 g/day (N = 40) and 5 g/day (N = 46) for 12 weeks. Gastrointestinal symptoms (GSRS), quality of life (SF-36), and psychological symptoms (HADS) were evaluated at baseline, during treatment (months 1 and 3), and at follow-up (month 6). In both groups symptoms and quality of life improved significantly after the first month of administration until follow-up compared to those at baseline. However, the improvement was significantly reduced at follow-up compared to the end of treatment. PHGG was effective for improving somatic (gastrointestinal symptoms) and psychological (quality of life and psychological distress) symptoms over the short term. Since the improvement tended to decrease after the end of the treatment period, further studies should evaluate the benefits of PHGG at a maintenance dosage.
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- Giancarlo Parisi
- Servizio di Gastroenterologia, Casa di Cura Abano Terme, ULSS 16, Padova, Italy
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Fattovich G, Zagni I, Ribero ML, Castagnetti E, Minola E, Lomonaco L, Scattolini C, Fabris P, Boccia S, Giusti M, Abbati G, Felder M, Rovere P, Redaelli A, Tonon A, Tomba A, Montanari R, Paternoster C, Distasi M, Fornaciari G, Tositti G, Rizzo C, Suppressa S, Pantalena M, Noventa F, Tagger A. A randomized trial of prolonged high dose of interferon plus ribavirin for hepatitis C patients nonresponders to interferon alone. J Viral Hepat 2004; 11:543-51. [PMID: 15500555 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2893.2004.00538.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [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] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Retreatment of chronic hepatitis C patients nonresponders to interferon (IFN) alone with the standard dose of IFN [3 million units (MU) thrice weekly (TIW)] plus ribavirin for 24 weeks has yielded low sustained virological response (SVR), averaging 8%. The aim of the present, open-labelled, randomized study was to evaluate the efficacy of IFN induction therapy followed by prolonged high dose of IFN plus ribavirin in nonresponders. One hundred and fifty-one patients were randomized to receive 5 MU daily of IFN alfa-2b (group 1, n = 73) or 5 MU TIW of IFN alfa 2b (group 2, n = 78) for 4 weeks followed by IFN (5 MU TIW) plus ribavirin (1000/1200 mg/daily) for 48 weeks in both groups. In an intention-to-treat analysis, the sustained virological response (SVR) at 24-week follow-up was 33 and 23% for group 1 and 2, respectively (P = 0.17). The overall SVR was 52 and 18% in patients with genotype 2/3 and 1/4, respectively. Among genotype 1/4 patients the SVR was 29 and 11% for age younger or older than 40 years. Compared with genotype 2/3 patients, the risk (95% confidence interval) of nonresponse to retreatment was 3.0-fold (1.17-8.0) in younger genotype 1/4 patients and 8.4-fold (3.0-23.29) in older genotype 1/4 patients. In conclusion these results suggest that retreatment with a reinforced regimen should be focused in nonresponder genotype 2/3 patients and younger genotype 1/4 patients, who are most likely to benefit. Induction therapy does not improve SVR.
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- G Fattovich
- Servizio Autonomo Clinicizzato di Gastroenterologia, Università di Verona, Verona, Italy.
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Parisi G, Leandro G, Bottona E, Carrara M, Cardin F, Faedo A, Goldin D, Pantalena M, Tafner G, Verdianelli G, Zilli M. Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth and irritable bowel syndrome. Am J Gastroenterol 2003; 98:2572; author reply 2573-4. [PMID: 14638371 DOI: 10.1111/j.1572-0241.2003.08686.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Fattovich G, Zagni I, Minola E, Felder M, Rovere P, Carlotto A, Suppressa S, Miracolo A, Paternoster C, Rizzo C, Rossini A, Benedetti P, Capanni M, Ferrara C, Costa P, Bertin T, Pantalena M, Lomonaco L, Scattolini C, Mazzella G, Giusti M, Boccia S, Milani S, Marin R, Lisa Ribero M, Tagger A. A randomized trial of consensus interferon in combination with ribavirin as initial treatment for chronic hepatitis C. J Hepatol 2003; 39:843-9. [PMID: 14568269 DOI: 10.1016/s0168-8278(03)00391-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [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] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND/AIMS The aim of the present, open-labeled, randomized study was to determine the efficacy and safety of different doses of consensus interferon plus ribavirin in the initial treatment of chronic hepatitis C. METHODS One hundred and one genotype 2/3 patients were randomized to receive 9 mcg (group A, n=48) or 18 mcg (group B, n=53) of consensus interferon thrice weekly plus ribavirin (1000/1200 mg/daily) for 24 weeks and 92 genotype 1 patients to receive 9 mcg (group C, n=47) or 18 mcg (group D, n=45) of consensus interferon plus ribavirin for 48 weeks. RESULTS In an intention-to-treat analysis, the sustained virologic response at 24-week follow-up was 69% and 66% for group A and B (P=0.77) and 40% and 36% for group C and D (P=0.63). The overall sustained response was 67% and 38% in patients with genotype 2/3 and 1, respectively. Among genotype 1 patients the sustained virologic response was 39% and 41% for high or low baseline viremia levels. CONCLUSIONS Higher consensus interferon dose does not increase sustained virologic response. Naive genotype 1 patients may achieve significant response rate of approximately 40% if treated with 9 mcg of consensus interferon plus ribavirin for 48 weeks.
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- Giovanna Fattovich
- Servizio Autonomo Clinicizzato di Gastroenterologia, Università di Verona, Piazzale La Scuro 10, 37134 Verona, Italy.
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Fattovich G, Zagni I, Fornaciari G, Minola E, Fabris P, Boccia S, Giusti M, Abbati G, Felder M, Rovere P, Redaelli A, Tonon A, Montanari R, Paternoster C, Distasi M, Castagnetti E, Tositti G, Rizzo C, Suppressa S, Pantalena M, Lomonaco L, Scattolini C, Tagger A. Efficacy of prolonged 5 million units of interferon in combination with ribavirin for relapser patients with chronic hepatitis C. J Viral Hepat 2003; 10:111-7. [PMID: 12614467 DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2893.2003.00409.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [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] [Indexed: 12/09/2022]
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summary. Retreatment of relapser patients with chronic hepatitis C with the standard dose of interferon (IFN) of 3 million units (MU) thrice weekly (tiw) plus ribavirin for 24 weeks achieves a sustained response in 30 and 73% of patients with genotype 1 and 2 or 3, respectively. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of IFN alpha-2b induction therapy, followed by prolonged treatment with a high dose of IFN alpha-2b plus ribavirin in relapser patients. A total of 119 patients were randomized to receive IFN alpha-2b 5 MU daily (Group A: 59 patients) or IFN alpha-2b 5 MU tiw (Group B: 60 patients) for 4 weeks followed by IFN (5 MU tiw) and ribavirin (1000-1200 mg/day) for 48 weeks in both groups. The primary end point was hepatitis C virus (HCV)-RNA clearance at week 24 after the end of treatment. A sustained virological response (SVR) was achieved in 68 and 60% of Group A and B patients, respectively (P = 0.37). Logistic regression analysis identified genotype 2 or 3 as the only independent factor associated with response, whereas induction regimen and baseline viraemia levels did not affect the response. The overall SVR was 53 and 72% in patients with genotype 1 or 4 and 2 or 3, respectively. In conclusion, induction IFN therapy does not enhance the SVR to a 48-week combination therapy. Our study suggests that relapsed patients with genotype 1 or 4 may achieve significant response rates of approximately 50%, if retreated with 5 MU tiw IFN plus ribavirin for 48 weeks.
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- G Fattovich
- Servizio Autonomo Clinicizzato di Gastroenterologia, Università di Verona, Verona, Italy.
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Fattovich G, Pantalena M, Zagni I, Realdi G, Schalm SW, Christensen E. Effect of hepatitis B and C virus infections on the natural history of compensated cirrhosis: a cohort study of 297 patients. Am J Gastroenterol 2002; 97:2886-95. [PMID: 12425564 DOI: 10.1111/j.1572-0241.2002.07057.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 234] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.6] [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] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to compare the prognosis of patients with hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) positive and those with antibody to hepatitis C (anti-HCV) positive cirrhosis. METHODS This was a retrospective cohort study of 297 untreated Western European patients with compensated viral cirrhosis (Child class A; 161 patients with hepatitis type B and 136 with type C) who were followed for a median period of 6.6 yr. RESULTS At diagnosis, median age was lower (48 vs 58 yr, respectively) in HBsAg-positive cirrhotic patients. The Kaplan-Meier 5-yr probability of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) was 9% and 10% in HBsAg and anti-HCV-positive cirrhotic patients, respectively; the corresponding figures for decompensation unrelated to HCC were 16% and 28% and for survival were 86% and 84%, respectively. After adjustment for clinical and serological differences at baseline, the relative risk (95% CI) for HCC, decompensation and mortality was 1.53 (CI = 0.81-2.89), 0.59 (CI = 0.37-0.94), and 1.44 (CI = 0.85-2.46) respectively, in HBsAg-positive patients compared with anti-HCV-positive cirrhotic patients. Among HBsAg-positive cirrhotic patients, the relative risk for HCC, decompensation, and mortality was 0.89 (CI = 0.30-2.63), 4.05 (CI = 1.09-15.1), and 5.9 (CI = 1.64-21.3), respectively, in HBV-DNA positive (HBeAg positive or negative) compared with HBV-DNA negative (HBeAg negative) patients at entry. CONCLUSIONS Patients with HBV infection may present with cirrhosis about 10 yr earlier than those with HCV infection. HCV infection tends to be associated with a higher risk of decompensation, but these data should take into consideration the heterogeneity of HBV-related cirrhosis in terms of viremia levels and risk of hepatic failure. Survival shows no significant differences according to HBV or HCV etiology in Western European cirrhotic patients.
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- Giovanna Fattovich
- Servizio Autonomo Clinicizzato di Gastroenterologia, University of Verona, Italy
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Quaglio G, Lugoboni F, Vento S, Lechi A, Accordini A, Bossi C, Faccini M, Mecenero V, Pani A, Pantalena M, Residori M, Mezzelani P. Isolated presence of antibody to hepatitis B core antigen in injection drug users: do they need to be vaccinated? Clin Infect Dis 2001; 32:E143-4. [PMID: 11317267 DOI: 10.1086/320162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [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: 07/10/2000] [Revised: 09/20/2000] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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In a study of 497 injection drug users who had isolated presence of antibody to hepatitis B core antigen (anti-HBc) at the time of enrollment, 404 (81%) retained this condition after a mean of 49 months of follow-up, during which time no new hepatitis B surface antigen marker was detected. These findings support the hypothesis that patients with isolated presence of anti-HBc have strong resistance to reinfection and do not need vaccination.
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- G Quaglio
- Dependency Medicine Service, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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Fattovich G, Ribero ML, Pantalena M, Diodati G, Almasio P, Nevens F, Tremolada F, Degos F, Rai J, Solinas A, Mura D, Tocco A, Zagni I, Fabris F, Lomonaco L, Noventa F, Realdi G, Schalm SW, Tagger A. Hepatitis C virus genotypes: distribution and clinical significance in patients with cirrhosis type C seen at tertiary referral centres in Europe. J Viral Hepat 2001; 8:206-16. [PMID: 11380799 DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2893.2001.00291.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [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] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the distribution and clinical significance of hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotypes in European patients with compensated cirrhosis due to hepatitis C (Child class A) seen at tertiary referral centres. HCV genotypes were determined by genotype-specific primer PCR in 255 stored serum samples obtained from cirrhotics followed for a median period of 7 years. Inclusion criteria were biopsy-proven cirrhosis, absence of complications of cirrhosis and exclusion of all other potential causes of chronic liver disease. The proportion of patients with types 1b, 2, 3a, 1a, 4 and 5 were 69%, 19%, 6%, 5%, 0.5% and 0.5%, respectively. Kaplan-Meier 5-year risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) was 6% and 4% for patients infected by type 1b and non-1b, respectively (P=0.8); the corresponding figures for decompensation were 18% and 7% (P=0.0009) and for event-free survival were 79% and 89% (P=0.09), respectively. After adjustment for baseline clinical and serological features, HCV type 1b did not increase the risk for HCC [adjusted relative risk=1.0 (95% confidence interval=0.47-2.34)], whereas it increased the risk for decompensation by a factor of 3 (1.2-7.4) and decreased event-free survival by a factor of 1.7 (0.9-3.10). In conclusion, type 1b and, to a lesser extent, type 2, are the most common HCV genotypes in European patients with cirrhosis. HCV type 1b is not associated with a greater risk for HCC, but increases the risk for decompensation by threefold in patients with cirrhosis.
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- G Fattovich
- Servizio Autonomo Clinicizzato di Gastroenterologia, University of Verona, Policlinoco G.B. Rossi, Piazzale L. Scuro 10, 37134 Verona, Italy
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Fattovich G, Giustina G, Christensen E, Pantalena M, Zagni I, Realdi G, Schalm SW. Influence of hepatitis delta virus infection on morbidity and mortality in compensated cirrhosis type B. The European Concerted Action on Viral Hepatitis (Eurohep). Gut 2000; 46:420-6. [PMID: 10673308 PMCID: PMC1727859 DOI: 10.1136/gut.46.3.420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 314] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.1] [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] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND The effect of hepatitis delta virus (HDV) infection on the clinical course of cirrhosis type B is poorly defined. AIMS To investigate the impact of HDV status on morbidity and mortality in cirrhosis type B. PATIENTS/METHODS Retrospective cohort study of 200 Western European patients with compensated cirrhosis type B followed for a median period of 6.6 years. RESULTS At diagnosis, 20% of patients had antibodies to HDV (anti-HDV); median age was lower in anti-HDV positive cirrhotics (34 v 48 years respectively). Kaplan-Meier five year probability of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) was 6, 10, and 9% in anti-HDV positive/HBeAg negative, anti-HDV negative/HBeAg negative, and anti-HDV negative/HBeAg positive cirrhotics respectively; the corresponding figures for decompensation were 22, 16, and 19% and for survival they were 92, 89, and 83% respectively. Cox regression analysis identified age, albumin concentration, gamma-globulin concentration, and HDV status as significant independent prognostic variables. After adjustment for clinical and serological differences at baseline, the risk (95% confidence interval) for HCC, decompensation, and mortality was increased by a factor of 3.2 (1.0 to 10), 2.2 (0.8 to 5.7), and 2.0 (0.7 to 5.7) respectively in anti-HDV positive relative to HDV negative cirrhotic patients. The adjusted estimated five year risk for HCC was 13, 4, and 2% for anti-HDV positive/HBeAg negative, anti-HDV negative/HBeAg negative, and anti-HDV negative/HBeAg positive cirrhotics respectively; the corresponding figures for decompensation were 18, 8, and 14% and for survival 90, 95, and 93% respectively. CONCLUSIONS HDV infection increases the risk for HCC threefold and for mortality twofold in patients with cirrhosis type B.
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- G Fattovich
- Servizio Autonomo Clinicizzato di Gastroenterologia, University of Verona, Italy
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Puce R, Porcaro AB, Curti P, Girelli D, Pantalena M, Malossini G, Tallarigo C. Treatment of retroperitoneal fibrosis with tamoxifen: case report and review of literature. ARCH ESP UROL 2000; 53:184-90. [PMID: 10802927] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/16/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the efficacy of tamoxifen in the treatment of idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis in one patient and to review the results reported in the literature. METHODS A 68-year-old man with idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis and obstructive acute renal failure was admitted to our department. Bilateral ureteral stents were placed and tamoxifen 20 mg daily p.o. was started. RESULTS The ureteral stents were removed five months after tamoxifen therapy. IVP demonstrated normal appearance of the ureters nine months after medical treatment. An MRI scan showed an important decrease of the fibrotic periaortic mass at 12 months and then we stopped tamoxifen. CONCLUSIONS Actually tamoxifen represents an attractive and safe choice of medical treatment for retroperitonea fibrosis, particularly in the acute stages. Nevertheless, the duration of treatment, the effectiveness and the persistence of the results are still uncertain because few cases have been reported in the literature.
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- R Puce
- Department of Urology, University of Verona, Italy
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Casaril M, Stanzial AM, Tognella P, Pantalena M, Capra F, Colombari R, Corrocher R. Role of iron load on fibrogenesis in chronic hepatitis C. Hepatogastroenterology 2000; 47:220-5. [PMID: 10690612] [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: 02/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND/AIMS In chronic viral hepatitis, an enhanced iron load is related to lower response to interferon. Furthermore, iron, through the production of oxygen radicals, may stimulate hepatocyte necrosis and the activation of cells responsible for synthesis and deposition of extracellular matrix. We investigated the relationship between iron load, evaluated by serum assays, and liver fibrogenesis in chronic active viral hepatitis. METHODOLOGY Serum iron, ferritin, transferrin saturation and serum markers of hepatic fibrogenesis (Laminin and the amino-terminal peptide of procollagen III-NPIIIP-) were assayed in 102 patients (47 females, 55 males, mean age 42.48 years) affected by chronic hepatitis C virus and in 81 healthy controls (47 males, 34 females). In hepatitis C virus patients (studied before alpha-interferon treatment) a semiquantitative score for portal inflammation, necrosis and fibrosis was applied to liver biopsy. RESULTS Serum indices of iron load were higher in hepatitis C virus patients than in controls, and were higher in cirrhotic than in chronic hepatitis cases. Ferritin and serum iron were positively correlated with NPIIIP and laminin; moreover cases with ferritin levels over the normal limit for sex and age had higher levels of NPIIIP and laminin than cases with normal or poor iron status. CONCLUSIONS Our data suggest that even a mild increase of iron load stimulates hepatic fibrogenesis, probably adding oxygen free radical injury to the damage of viral infection.
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- M Casaril
- Istituto di Patologia Medica, Policlinico Borgo Roma, Universita di Verona, Italy
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Fattovich G, Ribero ML, Favarato S, Azzario F, Donato F, Giustina G, Fasola M, Pantalena M, Portera G, Tagger A. Influence of GB virus-C/hepatitis G virus infection on the long-term course of chronic hepatitis B. Liver 1998; 18:360-5. [PMID: 9831366 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0676.1998.tb00818.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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AIMS/BACKGROUND The clinical significance of GB virus-C/hepatitis G virus (GBV-C/HGV) infection in chronic hepatitis B is not well known and its role in the outcome of liver disease was investigated. METHODS HGV-RNA and antibody to HGV (anti-E2) were studied in 125 patients with chronic hepatitis B (41 with multiple hepatitis virus exposure), 82 asymptomatic HBsAg carriers and 103 healthy adults. RESULTS In chronic hepatitis B, HGV-RNA was more frequent in patients with HDV infection and/or anti-HCV positivity than in those without (29% vs 6%, p<0.0001), mainly in drug addicts (38%). At diagnosis the overall prevalence of any marker (HGV-RNA plus anti-E2) was similar in chronic hepatitis due to HBV alone (17%), in HBsAg carriers (16%) and in healthy adults (17%) and increased to 58% in those exposed to HDV and/or HCV. During 1-11 years of follow-up, HGV infection persisted in 70% of patients with chronic hepatitis B. About 400% of HGV persistently coinfected patients underwent sustained biochemical remission, whereas continuing disease activity was observed in 80% of patients who cleared HGV-RNA. CONCLUSIONS In chronic HBV infection the rate of exposure to HGV is similar to that in healthy adults, except for high risk patients. Long lasting HGV coinfection or anti-E2 seroconversion did not modify the course of chronic hepatitis B.
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- G Fattovich
- Istituto di Patologia Speciale Medica, Cattedra di Medicina Interna, University of Verona, Italy
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Fattovich G, Giustina G, Sanchez-Tapias J, Quero C, Mas A, Olivotto PG, Solinas A, Almasio P, Hadziyannis S, Degos F, de Moura MC, Krogsgaard K, Pantalena M, Realdi G, Corrocher R, Schalm SW. Delayed clearance of serum HBsAg in compensated cirrhosis B: relation to interferon alpha therapy and disease prognosis. European Concerted Action on Viral Hepatitis (EUROHEP). Am J Gastroenterol 1998; 93:896-900. [PMID: 9647014 DOI: 10.1111/j.1572-0241.1998.00272.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 137] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [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] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate the incidence, prognostic factors and clinical significance of delayed clearance of serum HBsAg in compensated cirrhosis B. METHODS This was a retrospective cohort study of 309 consecutive white patients with biopsy-proved compensated cirrhosis type B. RESULTS During a mean follow-up of 68 months, HBsAg loss occurred in 32 patients, including 16 (8%) of 196 untreated patients (mean annual incidence 0.8%), 8 (10%) of 82 interferon (IFN) alpha-treated patients and eight patients who had been treated with other antivirals or steroids. The 5-yr probability of HBsAg loss was 4% and 16% for untreated and IFN-treated patients, respectively (p = 0.0001). Cox's regression analysis identified hepatitis B e antigen-positivity at entry as the sole independent prognostic factor for HBsAg loss. Of the 32 patients who lost HBsAg, one (3%) subsequently developed hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and died, whereas, among the patients who remained HBsAg-positive, 11% developed HCC and 20% had died. The probability of HCC appearance was lower (p = 0.0137) and survival was longer (p = 0.0006) in patients who cleared HBsAg compared with patients with HBsAg persistence. CONCLUSION The incidence of HBsAg loss is about 0.8% in cirrhosis type B. Prognostic factors for clearance of HBsAg are initial HBeAg positivity and therapy with alpha interferon. Patients with cirrhosis type B, who lose HBsAg, have a low risk for liver cancer or liver-related death.
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- G Fattovich
- Istituto di Patologia Speciale Medica, Cattedra di Medicina Interna, University of Verona, Italy
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Guarini P, Stanzial AM, Olivieri O, Casaril M, Galvani S, Pantalena M, Corrocher R. Erythrocyte membrane lipids and serum selenium in post-viral and alcoholic cirrhosis. Clin Chim Acta 1998; 270:139-50. [PMID: 9544451 DOI: 10.1016/s0009-8981(97)00216-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Erythrocyte-membrane fatty acid composition and cholesterol content were evaluated along with serum selenium in 33 patients with liver cirrhosis and in 40 normal subjects. Thirteen patients were suffering from post-viral (group V) and 20 from alcoholic (group A) cirrhosis. The aim of the study was to elucidate whether membrane lipid abnormalities in cirrhosis were linked to the aetiology of the disease or whether they were the results of the cirrhotic process itself. The patients presented a significant increase in membrane cholesterol, palmitic acid (C16:0) and saturated fatty acids (SFA), and a decrease in polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) and polyunsaturated/saturated fatty acids ratio (P/S) compared with the control group. Serum selenium levels were significantly reduced. When patients were subdivided according to aetiology, the alcoholic patients showed greater lipid composition abnormalities than the viral cirrhotics (higher levels of SFA and lower PUFA and P/S), while pathologic palmitic acid, membrane cholesterol and serum selenium values were confirmed in both groups of patients. In conclusion, low serum selenium and a series of erythrocytes membrane lipid composition abnormalities would appear to be features peculiar to cirrhosis. Alcoholic cirrhotics, on the other hand, show a more deranged erythrocyte membrane lipid profile.
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- P Guarini
- Istituto di Patologia Medica, Università di Verona, Italy
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Vigneri S, Termini R, Leandro G, Badalamenti S, Pantalena M, Savarino V, Di Mario F, Battaglia G, Mela GS, Pilotto A. A comparison of five maintenance therapies for reflux esophagitis. N Engl J Med 1995; 333:1106-10. [PMID: 7565948 DOI: 10.1056/nejm199510263331703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 326] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.2] [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] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND Patients with reflux esophagitis have a high rate of relapse within one year after therapy is discontinued. METHODS We enrolled 175 adults with endoscopy-confirmed reflux esophagitis in a prospective study comparing five maintenance therapies. All the patients were initially treated with omeprazole (40 mg orally once a day) for four to eight weeks, and healing was confirmed by endoscopy. Participants were then stratified according to their initial grade of esophagitis and randomly assigned to 12 months of treatment with one of the following: cisapride (10 mg three times a day), ranitidine (150 mg three times a day), omeprazole (20 mg per day), ranitidine plus cisapride (10 mg three times a day), or omeprazole plus cisapride. Endoscopy was repeated after 6 and 12 months of treatment; the endoscopists were blinded to the treatment assignments. Remission was defined as the absence of esophageal lesions on scheduled or unscheduled follow-up endoscopy. RESULTS In an intention-to-treat analysis, the numbers of patients in continued remission at 12 months were 19 of 35 (54 percent) in the cisapride group, 17 of 35 (49 percent) in the ranitidine group, 28 of 35 (80 percent) in the omeprazole group, 23 of 35 (66 percent) in the ranitidine-plus-cisapride group, and 31 of 35 (89 percent) in the omeprazole-plus-cisapride group. Omeprazole was significantly more effective than cisapride (P = 0.02) or ranitidine (P = 0.003), and combination therapy with omeprazole plus cisapride was significantly more effective than cisapride alone (P = 0.003), ranitidine alone (P < 0.001), or ranitidine plus cisapride (P = 0.03). Ranitidine plus cisapride was significantly better than ranitidine alone (P = 0.05). CONCLUSIONS For maintenance treatment of reflux esophagitis, omeprazole alone or in combination with cisapride is more effective than ranitidine alone or cisapride alone, and the combination of omeprazole and cisapride is more effective than ranitidine plus cisapride.
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- S Vigneri
- Institute of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, University of Palermo, Italy
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Vigneri S, Savarino V, Mela GS, Termini R, Di Mario F, Pantalena M, Zentilin P, Muratore F, Scialabba A, Badalamenti S. A pharmacodynamic study of two omeprazole regimens suitable for long-term treatment of duodenal ulcer. Scand J Gastroenterol 1994; 29:488-92. [PMID: 8079104 DOI: 10.3109/00365529409092459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [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] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND The experience with long-term treatment of peptic ulcer with omeprazole is still scant, but the possibility cannot be excluded that its better pharmacodynamic effect on gastric acidity also has a positive result in the relapse rate. Moreover, this drug acts via a mechanism other than receptorial binding, and therefore its efficacy should not dissipate with time. This study was carried out to assess the pharmacodynamic properties and the possible changes with time of two dose regimens of omeprazole that could be suitable for long-term treatment in duodenal ulcer. METHODS Twenty patients with endoscopically proven duodenal ulcer were studied by means of 24-h gastric pH-metry both in basal conditions and on the 5th day of acute treatment with 40 mg omeprazole in the morning. All the ulcers healed after 4 weeks, and thereafter 10 patients were randomized to receive orally 20 mg omeprazole daily at 0800 h in single-blind fashion (group A) and 10 to receive 20 mg omeprazole every other day (group B) for up to 6 months. At the end of the 1st, 3rd, and 6th month of these maintenance treatments 24-h gastric pH-metry was repeated to assess the antisecretory effect of each regimen over time. In group-B patients the test was performed on 2 consecutive days (without and with medication) at each time interval. The fasting gastrin values were also determined. The patients underwent esophagogastroduodenoscopy every 2 months. RESULTS Three patients in group B were lost to follow-up for various reasons, and only seven remained eligible for final analysis. The two long-term regimens of omeprazole were able to increase significantly pH values (p < 0.02-0.001) and the times spent at and above pH 3.0 (p < 0.001) over 24 h compared with basal conditions. In group A the 24-h pH value obtained in the 6th month was higher (p < 0.02) than that in the 3rd month of maintenance treatment. In group B the pharmacologic effect tended to decrease on the day without medication compared with the day with medication, but the difference between them was significantly (p < 0.05) only at the 6-month interval. There was no significant difference between the gastrin levels of the two groups in the long-term treatment. No ulcer relapse was detected at any long-term endoscopic control in the two groups of patients. CONCLUSIONS The two omeprazole regimens we tested are effective in reducing gastric acidity, and their pharmacodynamic action does not decrease with time. They are therefore suitable for maintenance treatment in acid-related disorders.
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- S Vigneri
- Institute of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, University of Palerino, Italy
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