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Bland S, Thompson III W. Microcystic serous cystadenoma of the pancreas causing biliary obstruction: a case report and review of the literature. J Surg Case Rep 2024; 2024:rjae105. [PMID: 38463732 PMCID: PMC10924709 DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjae105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2024] [Accepted: 02/11/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024] Open
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Cystic tumors account for 15% of pancreatic tumors. Of these, serous microcystic adenomas represent 1-2% of pancreatic exocrine neoplasms. While typically benign, a small percentage possess malignant potential. Given imaging improvements, serous cystadenomas are being identified more frequently. A 63-year-old female was admitted with complaints of jaundice and unintentional weight loss. Abdominal computed tomography scan showed a 16 cm obstructive pancreatic mass near the porta hepatis region. Endoscopic ultrasonography and fine needle aspiration biopsy indicated a large pancreatic head cystic mass favoring serous microcystadenoma causing biliary and some pyloric obstruction. Malignant potential could not be ruled out because of size and symptoms. A pylorus-preserving pancreaticoduodenectomy revealed a cystic tumor invading the pancreatic duct and adhering to the duodenum of the pancreatic head. Pathology confirmed a 15 cm benign pancreatic serous cystadenoma. Although most serous cystadenomas are benign, surgical resection was prudent given the size, symptoms, and adjacent organ involvement.
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- Sydney Bland
- Department of General Surgery, Brookwood Baptist Health, Birmingham AL 35211, United States
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Silva T, Wagler A, Nelson D, O'Connor V. Quality of life after pancreatoduodenectomy: Is the outcome predetermined by the diagnosis? J Surg Oncol 2023; 128:1080-1086. [PMID: 37589271 DOI: 10.1002/jso.27417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Revised: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 07/29/2023] [Indexed: 08/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Non-physiological factors tied to the disease process may drive the diminished quality of life (QoL) after pancreatoduodenectomy (PD). We compared postoperative QoL among patients undergoing PD for either benign or malignant pathology. METHODS From 2012 to 2021, 228 patients underwent PD in a large healthcare system. Eighty-two patients (36.0%) were interviewed using the EORTC QLQ-C30 questionnaire. A minimum of 6 months after surgery was required for the survey. QoL outcomes were compared based on diagnosis (benign vs. malignant). RESULTS Patient mean age was 65 years (21-82), and forty-seven (57%) were men. Most patients underwent surgery for cancer, 76% (n = 62). Grade B postoperative pancreatic fistula incidence was higher in benign cases (30% vs. 6.5%, p = 0.024). Weight loss was more common in malignancy (79% vs. 50%, p = 0.016). Carcinoma patients felt less useful, hopeful, reported less control of their life and certainty of the future, and were less satisfied with their appearance. Carcinoma patients also reported diminished memory, fear of relapse, and greater financial burden. CONCLUSIONS Long-term QoL is inferior in PD patients with carcinoma and is driven by the psychological and socioeconomic implications of malignancy. Supportive resources for pancreas cancer patients should be evaluated and optimized.
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- Trevor Silva
- Department of Surgery, Riverside University Health System, Moreno Valley, California, USA
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- Department of Mathematical Sciences, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Texas, USA
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- Department of Surgery, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, El Paso, Texas, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
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Desai G, Wagle PK. First jejunal vein, jejunal trunk, and pancreatico-duodenectomy: resolving the literature conundrum. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2023; 408:104. [PMID: 36826524 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-023-02849-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2022] [Accepted: 02/18/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2023]
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A detailed knowledge of the surgical anatomy of tributaries of the superior mesenteric vein, especially proximal jejunal venous anatomy (first jejunal vein and jejunal trunk), is a key prerequisite for performing a safe pancreatico-duodenectomy. However, the available literature on the anatomical course and surgical relevance of these vessels is scarce, the nomenclature across the articles is heterogeneous, and the resulting evidence is confusing to interpret. Standardized terminology and an in-depth review of these vessels with regard to their course, termination, vascular relations, and variations will help the surgeons in planning and performing this complex surgery safely, especially when a venous resection and reconstruction is planned in cases of borderline resectable pancreatic cancer. A uniform nomenclature and a unifying classification are proposed in this review for these two tributaries to help resolve the literature conundrum. This standardized terminology and anatomical description will assist the radiologists in reporting pancreatic protocol-computed tomography scans and surgeons in selecting the appropriate steps for the different anatomical orientations of these tributaries for the performance of safe pancreatic surgery. This will also help future researchers communicate in well-defined terms in reference to these tributaries so as to avoid confusion in future studies.
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- Gunjan Desai
- Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai, 400050, India.
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- Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai, 400050, India
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Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is the standard treatment of biliary disease with high success rates of greater than 90% in patients with standard anatomy. However, alterations in upper gastrointestinal anatomy can significantly complicate endoscopic biliary intervention. The past decade has seen significant advances in the endoscopic management of patients with altered anatomy. This review article will provide tips and tricks for successful biliary access in the most common surgical alterations with a focus on the management of biliary diseases following Roux-en-Y (RY) reconstructions.
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- Linda Y Zhang
- Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD, USA.
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- Digestive Disease Institute, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Dutta S, Elamurugan TP, Dubashi B, Gunaseelan K, Jain A, Abhinaya R, Ramakrishnaiah VPN. 147 Pancreatoduodenectomies: a Single Center's Perspective into the Epidemiology and Surgical Outcomes of Periampullary and Pancreatic Cancers in South India. J Gastrointest Cancer 2021; 52:1035-45. [PMID: 33051795 DOI: 10.1007/s12029-020-00534-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND Pancreatoduodenectomy (PD) is the only curative procedure for resectable periampullary cancers. This study aims to survey the various outcome variables of the procedure at our institute, which is in the early process of evolving into a high-volume center for PDs. METHODS Data of patients, who underwent PDs, was collected retrospectively from January 2010 to December 2017 and prospectively from January 2018 to December 2019. Various preoperative, intraoperative, and histopathological parameters were compared with the outcome variables-morbidity and mortality rates. RESULTS A total of 147 patients underwent PDs over the last decade. From January 2010 to December 2014 (period A), 29 patients underwent PD, while 118 patients underwent PD from January 2015 to December 2019 (period B). Clinically relevant (CR) delayed gastric emptying (44.8% vs 23.7%), CR post-pancreatectomy hemorrhage (37.9% vs 18.6%), and blood loss (850 ml (400-5300 ml) vs 600 ml (150-2500 ml)) improved in period B with no improvement in CR postoperative pancreatic fistula (20.7% vs 28.8%). The rates of SSI (63.6%), pulmonary complications (29.9%), and mean postoperative stay (19.87 ± 11.59 days) were found to be higher than most of the major centers. Mortality rates decreased significantly from 27.6% in period A to 10.2% in period B (p = 0.029). Median overall survival was 30 months (95% CI 20.76-39.23 months) CONCLUSION: Over the last decade, there has been a significant improvement in the mortality rate, but morbidity remains high and must be looked into as the department enters the new decade as a young high-volume center.
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Doshi S, Patel A, Stocker A, Scoggins C, Agrawal L, Abell T. Gastric Electrical Stimulation Is an Effective Treatment Modality for Refractory Gastroparesis in a Postsurgical Patient with Pancreatic Cancer. Case Rep Gastroenterol 2019; 13:430-437. [PMID: 31762731 PMCID: PMC6873057 DOI: 10.1159/000503275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2019] [Accepted: 09/06/2019] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Gastroparesis-related hospital visits contribute significantly to healthcare costs. Gastroparesis can lead to chronic symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, bloating, early satiety, and abdominal pain. It can result in a significant impairment of quality of life. Diabetes and postsurgery are common causes for gastroparesis, but most cases of gastroparesis are idiopathic in presumed etiology. Malignancy-related gastroparesis has also recently been described in the literature, and pancreatic cancer is a malignancy commonly associated with gastroparesis. Whipple surgery for pancreatic cancer is often complicated by gastroparesis during its postoperative course. We report a case where gastric electrical stimulation was an effective treatment option in the treatment of refractory malignancy-related gastroparesis.
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- Shreyans Doshi
- University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Graduate Medical Education, Orlando, Florida, USA.,North Florida Regional Medical Center, Internal Medicine Residency Program, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Department of Medicine, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Department of Medicine, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, USA
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, USA
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Department of Medicine, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, USA
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Han GJ, Kim S, Lee NK, Kim CW, Seo HI, Kim HS, Kim TU. Prediction of Late Postoperative Hemorrhage after Whipple Procedure Using Computed Tomography Performed During Early Postoperative Period. Korean J Radiol 2018. [PMID: 29520186 PMCID: PMC5840057 DOI: 10.3348/kjr.2018.19.2.284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Objective Postpancreatectomy hemorrhage (PPH) is an uncommon but serious complication of Whipple surgery. To evaluate the radiologic features associated with late PPH at the first postoperative follow up CT, before bleeding. Materials and Methods To evaluate the radiological features associated with late PPH at the first follow-up CT, two radiologists retrospectively reviewed the initial postoperative follow-up CT images of 151 patients, who had undergone Whipple surgery. Twenty patients showed PPH due to vascular problem or anastomotic ulcer. The research compared CT and clinical findings of 20 patients with late PPH and 131 patients without late PPH, including presence of suggestive feature of pancreatic fistula (presence of air at fluid along pancreaticojejunostomy [PJ]), abscess (fluid collection with an enhancing rim or gas), fluid along hepaticojejunostomy or PJ, the density of ascites, and the size of visible gastroduodenal artery (GDA) stump. Results CT findings including pancreatic fistula, abscess, and large GDA stump were associated with PPH on univariate analysis (p ≤ 0.009). On multivariate analysis, radiological features suggestive of a pancreatic fistula, abscess, and a GDA stump > 4.45 mm were associated with PPH (p ≤ 0.031). Conclusion Early postoperative CT findings including GDA stump size larger than 4.45 mm, fluid collection with an enhancing rim or gas, and air at fluid along PJ, could predict late PPH.
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- Ga Jin Han
- Department of Radiology, Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Busan 49241, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Busan 49241, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Busan 49241, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Busan 49241, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Busan 49241, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Busan 49241, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Yangsan 50612, Korea
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OPINION STATEMENT Pancreatic adenocarcinoma 2030 (PCa) is predicted to be the second leading cause of cancer death in USA by 2030. To date, attempts at early detection have been unsuccessful. Therapies for resectable PCa include surgery followed by adjuvant chemotherapy with or without radiotherapy. Unfortunately, most patients with PCa present with advanced disease and thus only 20% of patients are potentially resectable upon presentation. Improved surgical techniques along with adjuvant combination chemotherapy have improved outcomes for patients with resectable disease. The optimal treatment approach for borderline resectable and locally advanced unresectable PCa has not yet been defined. Despite significant advances in the palliative treatment of PCa, long-term survival of early stage disease continues to be sobering. The key to improving outcomes for this largely fatal disease is to identify multidisciplinary therapeutic interventions including surgical, medical, and radiation techniques tailored to the patient and their disease characteristics. The neoadjuvant approach provides an in vivo platform to test novel treatment options to help us understand tumor biology and surrounding microenvironment, which may ultimately help us achieve the goal of improvement in long-term survival. While the neoadjuvant approach remains popular as a way to optimally select patients that might benefit most from surgery, randomized trials utilizing adjuvant and neoadjuvant novel therapies hold the key to truly personalizing the ideal treatment strategy for localized PCa.
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Siriwardana RC, Lokubandara RWMA, De Silva Hewavisenthi SJ, Liyanage SK, Jayatunge DSP, Liyanage CAH. Quality of life and impact of bile reflux after retro colic retro gastric gastrojejunostomy in Whipple surgery. BMC Gastroenterol 2017; 17:19. [PMID: 28109253 PMCID: PMC5251213 DOI: 10.1186/s12876-017-0573-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2016] [Accepted: 01/11/2017] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Delayed gastric emptying and bile reflux are common concerns in long-term survivors after Whipple surgery. The study was designed to assess modified retro colic retro gastric gastrojejunostomy in reducing macro and microscopic bile reflux and impact on dyspepsia related quality of life in long-term survivors. METHODS Out of 43 patients operated, 23 long-term survivors were included. All underwent gastroscopy and bile reflux was grouped as normal, yellowish bile lakes and presence of greenish bile lakes. Six standard gastric biopsies were taken. Microscopic bile reflux index (BRI) was calculated and a score more than 14 was considered significant. Validated Nepean dyspepsia index-short form (NDI-SF) was used to assess the severity of dyspepsia-related quality of life and compared with age and gender-matched control. RESULTS The median age was 48 (21-70) years. Median survival of the group was 37 months (6-40). Endoscopically, 20/23 (87%) had macroscopic bile reflux (74% yellowish bile lakes, 13% greenish bile lakes). None had stomal ulcers or macroscopic inflammation. Mean bile reflux index score was 9.7 (range 1.77-34). Mean NDI-SF score of Whipple group was 23.1 (SD 8.88). In controls, mean score was 19.9 (SD 8.23), showing no significant difference (p = 0.245). CONCLUSIONS Though there was macroscopic bile reflux, clinical symptoms and microscopic changes were minimal. The modified technique had good long-term results.
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Pancreatic fistulas are among the most devastating complications after pancreatic surgery. Their subsequent development can be lethal. We report two cases of pancreatic fistulas treated with phenytoin. Fistula tract healing consists of several processes, including cell migration and the formation of a new extracellular matrix. Multiple studies have shown that phenytoin can promote wound healing and induce faster fibrosis. We postulate that such a positive effect can be used to enhance fibrosis of the pancreatic fistula tract. We treated two patients who had developed high-output pancreatic fistulas after pancreatic surgery. The first underwent hand-assisted laparoscopic pancreatic necrosectomy and developed two high-output pancreatic fistulas and a colocutaneous fistula. The second occurred post Whipple surgery. Both were given oral phenytoin after failure to respond to other measures. In conclusion, oral phenytoin may have a positive effect in the treatment of fistulas. Prospective studies are needed to indicate this possible effect of phenytoin on fistula healing.
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- Saed Jaber
- Department of Surgery, King Fahd Military Medical Complex, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
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