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Peng J, Zhang Y, Ling Q, Zhu L, Yao H. Case Report of Overlapping Pyloric Obstruction Due to Dichlorvos Poisoning and Cholelithiasis with Choledocholithiasis. Am J Case Rep 2024; 25:e943101. [PMID: 38532541 PMCID: PMC10985417 DOI: 10.12659/ajcr.943101] [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: 11/05/2023] [Revised: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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BACKGROUND Pyloric obstruction after dichlorvos poisoning causes repeated vomiting and inability to eat. Choledocholithiasis and cholelithiasis are the common digestive diseases, with high morbidity and relapse in elderly patients. However, the complex situation of these diseases' coexistence is a clinically intractable problem, and literature on selecting optimal surgical planning is scarce. CASE REPORT A thin 79-year-old woman took dichlorvos due to family conflicts. She improved after being urgently sent to local hospital for gastric lavage and detoxification. Over the next 3 months, she presented with intermittent nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain, and mental apathy, and was readmitted. Gastroscopy showed extensive scarring in the antrum, pyloric obstruction, and gastric retention. Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography revealed gallstones and choledocholithiasis. Also, she presented with gastric retention, hypertension, moderate anemia, hypoproteinemia, and electrolyte disturbances. After hospitalization, conservative treatment was performed, without improving vomiting, followed by surgical treatment. Gastrojejunostomy, Braun anastomosis, and nasojejunal feeding tube placement were performed for pyloric stenosis; cholecystectomy for cholelithiasis; and choledochotomy, intraoperative choledochoscopy examination, basket stone extraction, and primary suture of common bile duct without indwelling T tube for choledocholithiasis. Patient recovered and was discharged 9 days after surgery. She was recovered well, without vomiting, at 2-month follow-up. CONCLUSIONS Gastrojejunostomy plus Braun anastomosis is effective treatment of elderly patients with pyloric obstruction formed after pesticide-induced corrosion. Careful selection of choledocholithotomy with primary suture without indwelling T tube reduced postoperative pain and accelerated recovery. This complex case of pyloric obstruction with gallbladder and bile duct stones provides useful considerations for clinical treatment.
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- Jie Peng
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The People’s Hospital of Bozhou, The Affiliated Bozhou Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Bozhou, Anhui, PR China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Division of Life Science and Medicine, Anhui Provincial Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, PR China
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- Department of General Surgery, The People’s Hospital of Dongzhi, Chizhou, Anhui, PR China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Division of Life Science and Medicine, Anhui Provincial Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, PR China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Division of Life Science and Medicine, Anhui Provincial Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, PR China
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Tao E, Zhou H, Zheng M, Zhao Y, Zhou J, Yuan J, Yuan T, Zheng C. Ceftriaxone-induced severe hemolytic anemia, renal calculi, and cholecystolithiasis in a 3-year-old child: a case report and literature review. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1362668. [PMID: 38560354 PMCID: PMC10978768 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1362668] [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: 12/28/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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Ceftriaxone is widely used in pediatric outpatient care for its efficacy against respiratory and digestive system infections, yet its increasing association with severe immune hemolytic reactions requires heightened vigilance from pediatricians. This report details a rare and severe case of ceftriaxone-induced severe immune hemolytic anemia (IHA), hemolytic crisis, myocardial injury, liver injury, renal calculi, and cholecystolithiasis in a previously healthy 3-year-old child. The child, treated for bronchitis, experienced sudden pallor, limb stiffness, and altered consciousness following the fifth day of ceftriaxone infusion, with hemoglobin (Hb) levels precipitously dropping to 21 g/L. Immediate cessation of ceftriaxone and the administration of oxygen therapy, blood transfusion, intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG), and corticosteroids led to a gradual recovery. Despite initial improvements, the patient's condition necessitated extensive hospital care due to complications including myocardial injury, liver injury, renal calculi, and cholecystolithiasis. After a 12-day hospital stay and a 3-month follow-up, the child showed complete normalization of Hb and liver function and resolution of calculi. In children, ceftriaxone infusion may trigger severe, potentially fatal, hemolytic reactions. Pediatricians must promptly recognize symptoms such as pallor, limb stiffness, and unresponsiveness, indicative of ceftriaxone-induced severe IHA, and immediately discontinue the drug. Effective management includes timely blood transfusion, respiratory support, IVIG administration, and corticosteroids when necessary, along with rigorous vital signs monitoring. Continued vigilance is imperative, even after cessation of ceftriaxone, to promptly address any residual adverse effects.
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- Enfu Tao
- Department of Neonatology and NICU, Wenling Maternal and Child Healthcare Hospital, Wenling, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Wenling Maternal and Child Healthcare Hospital, Wenling, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Wenling Maternal and Child Healthcare Hospital, Wenling, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Wenling Maternal and Child Healthcare Hospital, Wenling, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Wenling Maternal and Child Healthcare Hospital, Wenling, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Wenling Maternal and Child Healthcare Hospital, Wenling, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Neonatology, Children’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, National Children’s Regional Medical Center, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Wenling Maternal and Child Healthcare Hospital, Wenling, Zhejiang Province, China
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Al Shamousi K, Al Maimani M. Prevalence and Risk Factors of Choledocholithiasis in Omani Patients With Sickle Cell Disease Undergoing Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography: A Retrospective Analysis. Cureus 2023; 15:e51133. [PMID: 38274900 PMCID: PMC10810723 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.51133] [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] [Accepted: 12/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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Background Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a prevalent genetic disorder in the Middle East, particularly in Oman, leading to significant morbidity. It is caused by a mutation in the gene encoding hemoglobin (Hb) molecules, resulting in the formation and polymerization of hemoglobin S (HbS), which subsequently leads to hemolysis. Chronic hemolysis in SCD patients often results in various complications, including increased bilirubin levels in the gallbladder and the formation of pigmented biliary stones, which may obstruct the biliary tract system. In such cases, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is often employed as a diagnostic and therapeutic tool to manage biliary complications. Objectives and rationale Considering the lack of studies on the Omani population with SCD, our study aims to determine the incidence of biliary stone formation in SCD patients undergoing ERCP and identify associated risk factors. Subjects and methods This retrospective study included 79 SCD patients aged over 12 years who underwent ERCP at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman, between January 2010 and January 2023. Patient data were extracted from medical records. Continuous variables were analyzed using mean and standard deviation calculations, with independent sample t-tests for mean comparisons. The chi-square test assessed associations between categorized variables, with a p-value of ≤0.05 denoting statistical significance. Results The prevalence of choledocholithiasis in SCD patients undergoing ERCP was 67.1%. The incidence was higher in females (68.9%) than males (65.9%), in patients aged 12-29 (71.2%) compared to those aged ≥29 (59.3%), in patients with SCD (70.6%) versus sickle cell thalassemia (66.1%), and in those who had undergone gallbladder removal (80.0%) compared to those who did not (61.3%). Prevalence was also higher in patients not using hydroxyurea and folic acid (70.6% and 84.6%, respectively); however, chi-square analysis showed no significant association (p-value > 0.05). Additionally, t-test comparisons of HbS and HbF levels showed no significant differences. Conclusion This study documents a high prevalence of choledocholithiasis (67.1%) in SCD patients undergoing ERCP. Although the prevalence is notable, the examined risk factors did not show a significant association with stone formation.
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- Internal Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, OMN
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Thunnissen FM, Comes DJ, Geenen RWF, Riviere D, Latenstein CSS, Lantinga MA, Schers HJ, van Laarhoven CJHM, Drenth JPH, Atsma F, de Reuver PR. Patients with Clinically Suspected Gallstone Disease: A More Selective Ultrasound May Improve Treatment Related Outcomes. J Clin Med 2023; 12:4162. [PMID: 37373855 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12124162] [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: 05/23/2023] [Revised: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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This study aimed to quantify the confirmation of gallstones on ultrasound (US) in patients with suspicion of gallstone disease. To aid general practitioners (GPs) in diagnostic workup, a model to predict gallstones was developed. A prospective cohort study was conducted in two Dutch general hospitals. Patients (≥18 years) were eligible for inclusion when referred by GPs for US with suspicion of gallstones. The primary outcome was the confirmation of gallstones on US. A multivariable regression model was developed to predict the presence of gallstones. In total, 177 patients were referred with a clinical suspicion of gallstones. Gallstones were found in 64 of 177 patients (36.2%). Patients with gallstones reported higher pain scores (VAS 8.0 vs. 6.0, p < 0.001), less frequent pain (21.9% vs. 54.9%, p < 0.001), and more often met criteria for biliary colic (62.5% vs. 44.2%, p = 0.023). Predictors for the presence of gallstones were a higher pain score, frequency of pain less than weekly, biliary colic, and an absence of heartburn. The model showed good discrimination between patients with and without gallstones (C-statistic 0.73, range: 0.68-0.76). Clinical diagnosis of symptomatic gallstone disease is challenging. The model developed in this study may aid in the selection of patients for referral and improve treatment related outcomes.
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- Floris M Thunnissen
- Department of Surgery, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, 6525 GA Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, 6525 GA Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology, Northwest Clinics, 1815 JD Alkmaar, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology, Jeroen Bosch Hospital, 5223 GZ 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, Location VUMC, 1081 HV Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of General Practice, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, 6525 GA Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, 6525 GA Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, 6525 GA Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Scientific Center for Quality of Healthcare, Radboud University Medical Center, 6525 GA Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, 6525 GA Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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Tobola J, Němec M, Bieliková P. Acute recurrent pancreatitis during 3rd trimester of pregnancy. Ceska Gynekol 2023; 88:17-19. [PMID: 36858969 DOI: 10.48095/cccg202317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE We present an unusual case report of a pregnant patient with recurrent attacks of acute pancreatitis due to cholecystolithiasis. CONCLUSION Acute pancreatitis in pregnancy is a rare disease. Unlike the non-pregnant population, it is characterized by a high recurrence rate. Acute pancreatitis during pregnancy has a negative effect on both the mother and the fetus. The treatment is modified depending on the trimester of pregnancy.
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Shabanzadeh DM. The Symptomatic Outcomes of Cholecystectomy for Gallstones. J Clin Med 2023; 12. [PMID: 36902684 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12051897] [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] [Received: 02/07/2023] [Revised: 02/22/2023] [Accepted: 02/26/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023] Open
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Cholecystectomy is the definite treatment for symptomatic gallstones, and rates are rapidly rising. Symptomatic complicated gallstones are generally treated with cholecystectomy, but there is no consensus on the clinical selection of patients with symptomatic uncomplicated gallstones for cholecystectomy. The aim of this review is to describe symptomatic outcomes before versus after cholecystectomy in patients with symptomatic gallstones as reported in prospective clinical studies and to discuss patient selection for cholecystectomy. Following cholecystectomy, resolution of biliary pain is high and reported for 66-100%. Dyspepsia has an intermediate resolution of 41-91% and may co-exist with biliary pain but may also develop following cholecystectomy with an increase of 150%. Diarrhea has a high increase and debuts in 14-17%. Persisting symptoms are mainly determined by preoperative dyspepsia, functional disorders, atypical pain locations, longer duration of symptoms, and poor psychological or physical health. Patient satisfaction following cholecystectomy is high and may reflect symptom alleviation or a change in symptoms. Comparison of symptomatic outcomes in available prospective clinical studies is limited by variations in preoperative symptoms, clinical presentations, and clinical management of post-cholecystectomy symptoms. When selecting patients with biliary pain only in a randomized controlled trial, 30-40% still have persisting pain. Strategies for the selection of patients with symptomatic uncomplicated gallstones based on symptoms alone are exhausted. For the development of a selection strategy, future studies should explore the impact of objective determinants for symptomatic gallstones on pain relief following cholecystectomy.
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Nawacki Ł, Kozłowska-Geller M, Wawszczak-Kasza M, Klusek J, Znamirowski P, Głuszek S. Iatrogenic Injury of Biliary Tree-Single-Centre Experience. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2022; 20:781. [PMID: 36613104 PMCID: PMC9819931 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20010781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2022] [Revised: 12/18/2022] [Accepted: 12/29/2022] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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Cholecystolithiasis is among the most prevalent gastrointestinal disorders requiring surgical intervention, and iatrogenic damage to the bile tree is a severe complication. We aimed to present the frequency of bile duct injuries and how our facility handles these complications. We retrospectively analyzed bile duct injuries in patients undergoing surgery. We concentrated on factors such as sex, age, indications for surgery, type of surgery, primary procedure, bile tree injury, repair, and timing as well as early and late complications. There were 22 cases of bile duct injury in the studied material, primarily affecting women-15 individuals (68.2%). Eleven cases (45.7%) of acute cholecystitis were the primary reason for surgery, and an injury to the common bile duct that extended up to 2 cm from the common hepatic duct was the most common complication (European Association for Endoscopic Surgery grade 2). Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy was the most common repair procedure in 14 cases (63.6%). Eleven patients (50%) experienced early complications following reconstruction surgery, whereas five patients (22.7%) experienced late complications. An annual mortality rate of 22.7% (five patients) was observed. Iatrogenic bile duct injury is a severe complication of surgical treatment for cholecystolithiasis. Reconstruction procedures are characterized by high complication rates and high mortality.
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- Łukasz Nawacki
- Collegium Medicum, The Jan Kochanowski University in Kielce, 25-369 Kielce, Poland
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Chang YR, Wu CH, Chen HW, Hung YL, Hu CH, Huang RY, Wu MJ, Kou HW, Chen MY, Tsai CY, Wang SY, Liu KH, Hsu JT, Yeh CN, Liu NJ, Jan YY. Optimal Timing of Cholecystectomy for Patients with Concurrent Acute Cholecystitis and Acute Cholangitis after Successful Biliary Drainage by Interventional Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11216603. [PMID: 36362831 PMCID: PMC9654930 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11216603] [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: 09/14/2022] [Revised: 10/28/2022] [Accepted: 11/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Background: Concurrent acute cholecystitis and acute cholangitis is a unique clinical situation. We tried to investigate the optimal timing of cholecystectomy after adequate biliary drainage under this condition. Methods: From January 2012 to November 2017, we retrospectively screened all in-hospitalized patients undergoing endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and then identified patients with concurrent acute cholecystitis and acute cholangitis from the cohort. The selected patients were stratified into two groups: one-stage intervention (OSI) group (intended laparoscopic cholecystectomy at the same hospitalization) vs. two-stage intervention (TSI) group (interval intended laparoscopic cholecystectomy). Interrogated outcomes included recurrent biliary events, length of hospitalization, and surgical outcomes. Results: There were 147 patients ultimately enrolled for analysis (OSI vs. TSI, 96 vs. 51). Regarding surgical outcomes, there was no significant difference between the OSI group and TSI group, including intraoperative blood transfusion (1.0% vs. 2.0%, p = 1.000), conversion to open procedure (3.1% vs. 7.8%, p = 0.236), postoperative complication (6.3% vs. 11.8%, p = 0.342), operation time (118.0 min vs. 125.8 min, p = 0.869), and postoperative days until discharge (3.37 days vs. 4.02 days, p = 0.643). In the RBE analysis, the OSI group presented a significantly lower incidence of overall RBE (5.2% vs. 41.2%, p < 0.001) than the TSI group. Conclusions: Patients with an initial diagnosis of concurrent acute cholecystitis and cholangitis undergoing cholecystectomy after ERCP drainage during the same hospitalization period may receive some benefit in terms of clinical outcomes.
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- Yau-Ren Chang
- Division of General Surgery, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan
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- Division of Emergency and Critical Care Radiology, Department of Medical Imaging and Intervention, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan
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- Division of General Surgery, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan
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- Department of General Surgery, Jen Ai Chang Gung Health, Dali Branch, Taichung 412224, Taiwan
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- Department of General Surgery, Jen Ai Chang Gung Health, Dali Branch, Taichung 412224, Taiwan
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan
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- Division of General Surgery, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan
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- Division of General Surgery, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan
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- Division of General Surgery, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan
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- Division of General Surgery, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan
- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan
- Correspondence: or ; Fax: +886-3-3285818
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- Division of General Surgery, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan
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- Division of General Surgery, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan
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- Division of General Surgery, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan
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- Division of General Surgery, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan
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Shabanzadeh DM, Christensen DW, Ewertsen C, Friis-Andersen H, Helgstrand F, Nannestad Jørgensen L, Kirkegaard-Klitbo A, Larsen AC, Ljungdalh JS, Nordblad Schmidt P, Therkildsen R, Vilmann P, Vogt JS, Sørensen LT. National clinical practice guidelines for the treatment of symptomatic gallstone disease: 2021 recommendations from the Danish Surgical Society. Scand J Surg 2022; 111:11-30. [PMID: 36000716 DOI: 10.1177/14574969221111027] [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] [Indexed: 12/07/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Gallstones are highly prevalent, and more than 9000 cholecystectomies are performed annually in Denmark. The aim of this guideline was to improve the clinical course of patients with gallstone disease including a subgroup of high-risk patients. Outcomes included reduction of complications, readmissions, and need for additional interventions in patients with uncomplicated gallstone disease, acute cholecystitis, and common bile duct stones (CBDS). METHODS An interdisciplinary group of clinicians developed the guideline according to the GRADE methodology. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were primarily included. Non-RCTs were included if RCTs could not answer the clinical questions. Recommendations were strong or weak depending on effect estimates, quality of evidence, and patient preferences. RESULTS For patients with acute cholecystitis, acute laparoscopic cholecystectomy is recommended (16 RCTs, strong recommendation). Gallbladder drainage may be used as an interval procedure before a delayed laparoscopic cholecystectomy in patients with temporary contraindications to surgery and severe acute cholecystitis (1 RCT and 1 non-RCT, weak recommendation). High-risk patients are suggested to undergo acute laparoscopic cholecystectomy instead of drainage (1 RCT and 1 non-RCT, weak recommendation). For patients with CBDS, a one-step procedure with simultaneous laparoscopic cholecystectomy and CBDS removal by laparoscopy or endoscopy is recommended (22 RCTs, strong recommendation). In high-risk patients with CBDS, laparoscopic cholecystectomy is suggested to be included in the treatment (6 RCTs, weak recommendation). For diagnosis of CBDS, the use of magnetic resonance imaging or endoscopic ultrasound prior to surgical treatment is recommended (8 RCTs, strong recommendation). For patients with uncomplicated symptomatic gallstone disease, observation is suggested as an alternative to laparoscopic cholecystectomy (2 RCTs, weak recommendation). CONCLUSIONS Seven recommendations, four weak and three strong, for treating patients with symptomatic gallstone disease were developed. Studies for treatment of high-risk patients are few and more are needed. ENDORSEMENT The Danish Surgical Society.
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Surgery, Regionshospitalet Horsens, Horsens, DenmarkInstitute for Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health, University of Aarhus, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Digestive Disease Center, Surgical Section, Bispebjerg Hospital, Copenhagen, DenmarkInstitute for Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, DenmarkDepartment of Clinical Medicine, The Faculty of Medicine, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Surgery, Hvidovre Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Institute for Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, DenmarkDepartment of Surgery, Herlev Gentofte Hospital, Herlev, Denmark
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Digestive Disease Center, Surgical Section, Bispebjerg Hospital, Copenhagen, DenmarkInstitute for Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Hou L, Hu C, Ji L, Wang Q, Liang M. The Mitochondrial tRNA Phe 625G>A Mutation in Three Han Chinese Families With Cholecystolithiasis. Front Genet 2022; 13:814729. [PMID: 35719381 PMCID: PMC9198646 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2022.814729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2021] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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In this study, we assessed three Chinese families with inherited cholecystolithiasis and conducted the clinical, genetic, and molecular characterization of these subjects. Eight of eighteen matrilineal relatives had a clinical phenotype in these three families. Sequence analysis of complete mitochondrial genomes in these probands identified the homoplasmic tRNAPhe 625 G > A mutation and distinct sets of mtDNA polymorphisms belonging to haplogroups H2, F4b, and M10a. The 625G > A mutation disturbed the classic G-C base-pairings at a highly conserved position 49 in the T-stem of mitochondrial tRNAs. Molecular dynamics simulation showed that the structure of tRNAphe with 625 G > A mutation was noticeably remodeled while compared with the isoform of the wild type. The occurrence of tRNAPhe 625 G > A mutation in these various genetically unrelated subjects strongly indicates that this mutation is involved in the pathogenesis of cholecystolithiasis. This is the first evidence that tRNA mutations are associated with cholecystolithiasis, and it provided more insights into the genetic mechanism of cholecystolithiasis.
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- Lingling Hou
- Department of Medical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Attardi Institute of Mitochondrial Biomedicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Medical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Medical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Medical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China.,Attardi Institute of Mitochondrial Biomedicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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Paik KH, Lee YS, Park WS, Shin YC, Paik WH. Clinical Impact of Preoperative Relief of Jaundice Following Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography on Determining Optimal Timing of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in Patients with Cholangitis. J Clin Med 2021; 10:4297. [PMID: 34640314 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10194297] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2021] [Revised: 08/29/2021] [Accepted: 09/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/07/2022] Open
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Background: About 10% of patients with gallbladder (GB) stones also have concurrent common bile duct (CBD) stones. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) after removal of CBD stones using endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is the most widely used method for treating coexisting gallbladder and common bile duct stones. We evaluated the optimal timing of LC after ERCP according to clinical factors, focusing on preoperative relief of jaundice. Methods: A total of 281 patients who underwent elective LC after ERCP because of choledocholithiasis and cholecystolithiasis from January 2010 to April 2018 were retrospectively reviewed. We compared the hospital stay, perioperative morbidity, and rate of surgical conversion to open cholecystectomy according to the relief of jaundice before surgery. These enrolled patients were divided into two groups: relief of jaundice before surgery (group 1, n = 125) or not (group 2, n = 156). Results: The initial total bilirubin level was higher in group 1; however, there were no significant differences in the other baseline characteristics including age, sex, American Society of Anesthesiologists score, previous surgical history, white blood cell count, C-reactive protein, and operative time between the two groups. There was also no significant difference in postoperative hospital stay between the two groups (4.5 ± 3.3 vs. 5.5 ± 5.6 days, p = 0.087). However, after ERCP, the waiting time until LC was significantly longer in group 1 (5.0 ± 4.9 vs. 3.5 ± 2.4 days, p < 0.001). There were no statistical differences in the conversion rate (3.2% vs. 3.8%, p = 0.518) or perioperative morbidity (4.0% vs. 5.8%, p = 0.348), either. Conclusions: LC would not be delayed until the relief of jaundice after ERCP since there were no significant differences in perioperative morbidity or surgical conversion rate to open cholecystectomy. Early LC after ERCP may be feasible and safe in patients with cholangitis and cholecystolithiasis.
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Chen L, Zhang W, Qiao Z. Duodenal bulbar necrosis with hemorrhage caused by cholecystolithiasis: a case report. J Int Med Res 2021; 49:3000605211043415. [PMID: 34496647 PMCID: PMC8438272 DOI: 10.1177/03000605211043415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Gastrointestinal bleeding and gallbladder stones are common diseases of the digestive system. However, duodenal necrosis and bleeding caused by gallbladder stone compression is relatively rare. The present report describes a patient with repeated hematemesis and melena that relapsed after several symptomatic treatments. The patient and his family elected surgical treatment. Intraoperative examination revealed necrosis of the duodenal bulb with hemorrhage, which was related to compression of the gallbladder neck. Because the imaging manifestations of this disease lack specificity, early diagnosis is difficult.
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- Liang Chen
- Department of General Surgery, 12582Soochow University, Suzhou Ninth People's Hospital, Suzhou Ninth Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, 12582Soochow University, Suzhou Ninth People's Hospital, Suzhou Ninth Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, 12582Soochow University, Suzhou Ninth People's Hospital, Suzhou Ninth Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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Hung YL, Chen HW, Tsai CY, Chen TC, Wang SY, Sung CM, Hsu JT, Yeh TS, Yeh CN, Jan YY. The optimal timing of interval laparoscopic cholecystectomy following percutaneous cholecystostomy based on pathological findings and the incidence of biliary events. J Hepatobiliary Pancreat Sci 2021; 28:751-759. [PMID: 34129718 DOI: 10.1002/jhbp.1012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2021] [Revised: 05/24/2021] [Accepted: 06/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND The incidence of biliary events (BE) following percutaneous cholecystostomy (PC) in acute cholecystitis (AC) patients is high. Therefore, definitive laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is recommended. We aimed to investigate the optimal timing of LC following PC with regard to the clinical course and pathological findings. METHODS All 744 AC patients with PC were included. The incidence and median number of BE were investigated with the concept of competing risks. The 344 patients with interval LC were divided into two groups based on the pathological findings of resected gallbladders: the acute/acute-and-chronic group (AANC group) (n = 221) and the chronic group (n = 123). A comparative analysis of the demographic data and perioperative outcomes was performed. RESULTS Among the 744 AC patients with PC, 142 patients experienced recurrent BE. The cumulative incidence of BE was 26.6%, and the median time to recurrence was 67.5 days. The PC-to-LC days of the chronic group were longer than those of the AANC group (73.51 vs 63.00, P < .001). The multivariate analysis indicated that the operation time was longer in the AANC group than in the chronic group (P = .040). CONCLUSION In terms of the clinical course and sequential pathological changes in the gallbladder, a 9- to 10-week interval after PC is the optimal timing for LC.
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- Yu-Liang Hung
- Division of General Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
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- Division of Emergency and Critical Care Radiology, Department of Medical Imaging and Intervention, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
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- Division of General Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
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- Department of Anatomic Pathology, College of Medicine, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
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- Division of General Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan City, Taiwan.,Graduate Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
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- Division of General Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
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- Division of General Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
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- Division of General Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
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- Division of General Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
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Yang M, Shi Y. Diagnostic value of ultrasound combined with MRI in cholecystolithiasis: A protocol for systematic review and meta analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e25896. [PMID: 34106647 PMCID: PMC8133295 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000025896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2021] [Accepted: 04/23/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Early diagnosis of cholecystolithiasis is significant for prevention of further development of situation. Ultrasound is the best choice for the diagnosis of cholecystolithiasis with a sensitivity of >95% and specificity of practically 100%. However, ultrasound is not perfect for it is not so clear sometimes. So, MRI is needed to assist the diagnosing of cholecystolithiasis. Some studies have been conducted to investigate the diagnostic value of ultrasound combined with MRI in cholecystolithiasis, however, the evidence was not enough. METHODS We will search the following sources for the identification of trials: The Cochrane Library, PubMed, EMBASE, Chinese Biomedical Literature Database (CBM), Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure Database (CNKI), Chinese Science and Technique Journals Database (VIP), and the Wanfang Database. The searches were limited to articles published before 1st, April, 2021, and the language were limited to Chinese and English. Statistical analyses will be conducted with Sata 14.0 software and the evaluation of the quality of the included studies will be performed by the Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies (QUADAS-2). RESULTS This study will provide a rational synthesis of current evidences for MRI combined with ultrasound for cholecystolithiasis. CONCLUSION The conclusion of this study will provide evidence for the diagnostic value of MRI combined with ultrasound for cholecystolithiasis. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION This protocol will not evaluate individual patient information or affect patient rights and therefore does not require ethical approval. Results from this review will be disseminated through peer-reviewed journals and conference reports. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER INPLASY202130003.
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Sebastian M, Sebastian A, Rudnicki J. The evaluation of B-SAFE and ultrasonographic landmarks in safe orientation during laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Wideochir Inne Tech Maloinwazyjne 2020; 15:546-552. [PMID: 33294068 PMCID: PMC7687673 DOI: 10.5114/wiitm.2020.100972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2020] [Accepted: 11/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Even though the prevalence of bile duct injury (BDI) is nowadays lower than before and close to the era of open cholecystectomy, there is a strong need to make it even lower. B-SAFE is a group of five visual landmarks that may be used before dissection in the hepatocystic triangle for better orientation around the gallbladder. Another method is laparoscopic ultrasound (LUS), which enables confirmation of structures in the hepatoduodenal ligament and delineation of the safe plane of dissection. AIM To evaluate the use of B-SAFE and ultrasonographic landmarks during laparoscopic cholecystectomy in navigation around the gallbladder. MATERIAL AND METHODS The study group consisted of 158 patients with symptomatic cholecystolithiasis. The methods of intraoperative orientation around the gallbladder attempted in every patient during laparoscopic cholecystectomy included B-SAFE and ultrasonographic landmarks. RESULTS The identification rate of ultrasonographic landmarks - the upper border of "Mickey Mouse" sign (MMS) (the equivalent of the Rouviere's sulcus), the bile duct, and the hepatic artery - was significantly higher in patients with body mass index ≥ 30 kg/m2 and fibrosis and chronic inflammation in the gallbladder neck than B-SAFE. LUS was also significantly more successful in the identification of the bile duct in the whole study group than B-SAFE. There were no significant differences according to the identification of the duodenum. The conversion rate was 2.6%, and we did not observe any BDI. CONCLUSIONS Visual landmarks defined in B-SAFE are not as reliable as ultrasonographic landmarks; thus, LUS should be taken into consideration in the first place as a method of navigation around the gallbladder.
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- Maciej Sebastian
- Department of General, Minimally Invasive, and Endocrine Surgery, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Rheumatology and Internal Medicine, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of General, Minimally Invasive, and Endocrine Surgery, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland
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Osuch C, Dolecki M, Rogula WP, Łapiak A, Matyja M, Czerwińska A, Rubinkiewicz M, Matyja A. Gender as a predictive factor in cholecystectomy - is it true or false? Folia Med Cracov 2020; 60:97-107. [PMID: 33252598 DOI: 10.24425/fmc.2020.135016] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2020] [Accepted: 07/14/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Cholecystolithiasis is one of the most frequent disorders of the human digestive system in a present population. It is common to point out that male gender is one of strong risk factors for complications during cholecystectomy, however the debate about that seems to be still open. AIM OF THE STUDY The aim of this study was to compare the values related to the course and treatment effects between gender in patients undergoing cholecystectomy, based on own material. MATERIALS AND METHODS The study encompassed 504 patients who were admitted to General Surgery And Polytraumatic Injury Department of University Hospital in Kraków, Poland between 2013 and 2018, with the initial diagnosis of cholecystolithiasis (scheduled cases) and acute cholecystitis (emergency cases). The patients underwent surgical gallbladder removal. In this group there were 326 (64.7%) female and 178 (35.3%) male patients. RESULTS Statistically significant differences between both genders were found containing age, type of admission, numeric rating scale of pain during admission, results in American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status classification system, outcomes in Acute Physiology And Chronic Health Evaluation II severity-of-disease classification system, percentage of conversions, mortality, period of time from admission to surgical procedure, mean duration of the procedure, blood tests and histopathological results. CONCLUSIONS Subgroups of the cases where determining factor is gender are strongly heterogeneous. Although treatment results were different for both subgroups and these differences were partly statistically significant, it cannot be clearly determined on the basis of a study with such selection of patients, that gender is an independent risk factor for surgical gallbladder removal.
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- Czesław Osuch
- Department of General, Oncologic, Metabolic and Emergency Surgery, University Hospital in Kraków, Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland.
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- Department of General, Oncologic, Metabolic and Emergency Surgery, University Hospital in Kraków, Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, University Children's Hospital, Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland
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- Faculty of Medicine, Collegium Medicum Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland
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- Department of General, Oncologic, Metabolic and Emergency Surgery, University Hospital in Kraków, Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland
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- Department of General, Oncologic, Metabolic and Emergency Surgery, University Hospital in Kraków, Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland
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- Department of General, Oncologic, Metabolic and Emergency Surgery, University Hospital in Kraków, Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland
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- Department of General, Oncologic, Metabolic and Emergency Surgery, University Hospital in Kraków, Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland
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Iwai T, Makino H, Yokoyama T, Yoshioka M, Yoshida H. Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy During Pregnancy: A Case Report and Review of Literature in Japan. Cureus 2020; 12:e7656. [PMID: 32411557 PMCID: PMC7217589 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.7656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/07/2022] Open
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Herein we report a case of laparoscopic cholecystectomy in a 26-year-old pregnant woman with no remarkable medical history. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy was performed at 21 weeks of gestation. To prevent uterus injury, the first trocar was inserted into the right hypochondrium using the open method after marking the site of the uterus via ultrasonography. After confirming the site of the uterus, the second trocar with a balloon was inserted 3 finger widths above the umbilicus. Additional 5-mm trocars were inserted into the epigastric and hypochondrial regions. A good surgical view was obtained with a pneumoperitoneal pressure of 8 mmHg. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy was successfully performed without any complications during or after the operation. She had a normal delivery at 39 weeks of gestation. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a viable treatment option during pregnancy, provided there is close consultation and cooperation between obstetricians and anesthesiologists.
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Du QC, Wang YY, Hu CL, Zhou Y. Reconsideration of indications for choledochoscopic gallbladder-preserving surgery and preventive measures for postoperative recurrence of gallstones. Wideochir Inne Tech Maloinwazyjne 2020; 15:87-96. [PMID: 32117490 DOI: 10.5114/wiitm.2019.88647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2019] [Accepted: 07/27/2019] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Introduction The recurrence of cholecystolithiasis after choledochoscopic gallbladder-preserving surgery is a major problem. It is unclear whether the recurrence of cholecystolithiasis is due to the limitations of the operation itself or to the selection of inappropriate candidates. Aim To analyze the recurrence of cholecystolithiasis after choledochoscopic gallbladder-preserving surgery and to provide guidance for the treatment of cholecystolithiasis by choledochoscopic gallbladder-preserving surgery. Material and methods A total of 145 patients who had undergone choledochoscopic gallbladder-preserving surgery were studied from January 2012 to January 2018. The recurrence rate, recurrence time, and risk factors were evaluated. Results Of these 145 patients, 14 (9.66%) experienced recurrence with a mean follow-up time of 39.72 ±24.44 months. The mean time to recurrence was 30.07 ±21.21 months. Univariate analysis showed that pregnancy history (p = 0.008), the uniformity of gallstones (p = 0.002), preoperative inflammation (p = 0.022), postoperative oral drugs (p = 0.022) and the regularity of diet (p = 0.001) were significantly related to recurrence. The uniformity of gallstones (odds ratio (OR) = 0.079; 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.010–0.590; p = 0.013) and the regularity of diet (OR = 0.074; 95% CI: 0.010–0.528; p = 0.009) were independent prognostic factors for recurrence according to multivariate analysis. Conclusions Nonuniform gallstones combined with an irregular diet are significant risk factors that predict cholecystolithiasis recurrence.
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OBJECTIVE To analyze the results of surgical treatment of acute calculous cholecystitis depending on dates of surgery. MATERIAL AND METHODS There were 123 patients with acute calculous cholecystitis in 2017. The sample enrolled 111 females (90.2%) and 12 (9.8%) males. Mean age of patients was 63.4±5.7 years. Patients were divided into 4 groups depending on dates of surgery. Group A - 18 (16.2%) patients with destructive forms of cholecystitis. These patients underwent surgery after a short preoperative preparation. Group B comprised of 32 patients (28.8%) who were operated within 72 hours. Group C enrolled 34 patients (30.7%). These patients underwent operation within 7-12 days after clinical manifestation of disease. Group D enrolled 27 patients (24.3%). Delayed surgical strategy was applied in this group. Surgical treatment was scheduled 2-3 months later. Duration of surgery, intraoperative technical features, length of hospital-stay and postoperative morbidity were studied. RESULTS Similar outcomes were observed in groups A and B. Group B was characterized by less duration of surgery and hospital-stay. The most significant technical difficulties arose in group C. The best results were achieved in group D. CONCLUSION Surgical treatment of acute calculous cholecystitis within 72 hours after clinical manifestation is the most preferable. However, surgical treatment should be performed in few months if medication is effective.
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- M A Kossovich
- Petrovsky Russian Research Center of Surgery, Moscow, Russia; Federal Scientific and Clinical Center of Physical and Chemical Medicine, Moscow, Russia
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- Petrovsky Russian Research Center of Surgery, Moscow, Russia
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- Petrovsky Russian Research Center of Surgery, Moscow, Russia
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- Petrovsky Russian Research Center of Surgery, Moscow, Russia; Federal Scientific and Clinical Center of Physical and Chemical Medicine, Moscow, Russia
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- A.I. Evdokimov Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry of the Ministry of Health of Russia, Moscow, Russia
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As the most common digestive-system disease, cholelithiasis and gallbladder polyps have a high incidence. The most common treatment is laparoscopic cholecystectomy, but there are numerous drawbacks, including stump syndrome. In the present study, a novel treatment, namely transgastric endoscopic gallbladder polypectomy and cholecystolithiasis, was applied. To the best of our knowledge, the present study is the first to report on this application, which can potentially avoid open surgery and associated scars and allows for rapid recovery after surgery, and may therefore be worthy of further development and implementation in clinical practice. It is esteemed that in the future, transgastric endoscopy gallbladder polypectomy and cholecystolithiasis will be considered as a treatment option for certain patients and is subjected to constant improvements.
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- Yang Li
- Gastroenterology Endoscopy Center, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, P.R. China
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- Gastroenterology Endoscopy Center, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, P.R. China
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Wang B, Yang S, Hu X, Zhang Y. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy for cholecystolithiasis with Dubin-Johnson syndrome. JGH Open 2019; 3:532-533. [PMID: 31832555 PMCID: PMC6891015 DOI: 10.1002/jgh3.12204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2018] [Revised: 10/26/2018] [Accepted: 11/19/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Dubin–Johnson syndrome is a rare, autosomal recessive hereditary disease, commonly known as “black liver disease.” It is of great interest for surgeons to accidentally find the “black liver” during laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). We performed an emergency LC for cholecystolithiasis with Dubin–Johnson syndrome in 2013. We only performed cholecystectomy and liver tissue biopsy. Following a 5‐year follow‐up period, the patient does not appear to have abdominal pain and any other discomfort. Dubin–Johnson syndrome has no significant relationship with the occurrence of cholecystolithiasis and generally requires no special treatment. It is necessary to avoid misdiagnosis and overtreatment in the clinic.
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- Baolin Wang
- Centre of General Surgery, Hospital of People's Liberation Army Urumqi City Xinjiang China
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- Centre of General Surgery, Hospital of People's Liberation Army Urumqi City Xinjiang China
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- Centre of General Surgery, Hospital of People's Liberation Army Urumqi City Xinjiang China
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- Centre of General Surgery, Hospital of People's Liberation Army Urumqi City Xinjiang China
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Jiang X, Yang G, Wang K, Bi W, Shang D, Zhang G. Clinical Efficacy Analysis of the Combination of the Laparoscope and Preoperative or Intraoperative Duodenoscope in the Treatment of Cholecystolithiasis with Choledocholithiasis: A Retrospective Study. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2019; 29:1539-1543. [PMID: 31647359 PMCID: PMC6918845 DOI: 10.1089/lap.2019.0541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [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: 12/24/2022] Open
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Aim: This study aims to analyze the efficacy and safety of the combination of laparoscope and preoperative (PODL) or intraoperative (IODL) duodenoscope in the treatment of cholecystolithiasis with choledocholithiasis. Materials and Methods: From January 2015 to February 2017, 51 patients with cholecystolithiasis and choledocholithiasis, who were treated with the PODL (n = 29) or IODL (n = 22), were reviewed retrospectively. The efficacy and safety were evaluated and compared between these two groups. Results: The success rates were 100% in IODL group and 96.6% in PODL group. There was no statistical significance in the difference of stone clearance rate and residual stone rate between two groups (P > .05). There were no significant differences in complications, like aspiration, gastrointestinal perforation, and acute cholangitis between two groups (P > .05). IODL significantly decreased numeric rating scale (NRS) scoring, reduced surgery cost and shortened hospitalization time compared to that of PODL group (P < .05). No cholangitis, reoccurrence of stones or biliary obstruction occurred in all 51 patients. Conclusion: In this retrospective study, IODL was found superior to PODL. And the IODL can significantly decrease NRS scoring, reduce surgery cost and shorten hospitalization time.
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- Xutao Jiang
- General Surgery Department, the First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- General Surgery Department, the First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- General Surgery Department, the First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.,Institute of Integrative Medicine of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- General Surgery Department, the First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- General Surgery Department, the First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.,Institute of Integrative Medicine of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- General Surgery Department, the First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.,Institute of Integrative Medicine of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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Fuerst JA, Hostnik ET. CT attenuation values and mineral distribution can be used to differentiate dogs with and without gallbladder mucoceles. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2019; 60:689-695. [PMID: 31495029 DOI: 10.1111/vru.12806] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2019] [Revised: 05/26/2019] [Accepted: 07/05/2019] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Gallbladder mucoceles are potentially fatal in dogs. Multiphase CT angiography was performed to evaluate the canine gallbladder in three conditions: no sludge, sludge occupying ≥25% of the lumen, and mucoceles. Twenty dogs with normal hepatobiliary bloodwork and no-to-minimal gallbladder sludge, 13 dogs with normal bloodwork and ≥25% sludge in the gallbladder lumen, and 18 dogs with histologically confirmed gallbladder mucoceles were enrolled in a prospective, observational diagnostic accuracy study. Three regions of interest (ROI) were stratified in the dorsal-ventral orientation and a single ROI was measured within the hepatic parenchyma. Mean attenuation and presence of mineral were recorded. Average Hounsfield units (HU) were recorded for precontrast, arterial, portovenous, and late venous phases. The overall median HU value for mucoceles was significantly higher than gallbladders without sludge and with sludge; precontrast median overall attenuation was 49.3, 35.8, and 39.7 HU, respectively (P < .000004). Mineral was seen in four (20%) dogs with no sludge, seven (56%) dogs with sludge, and nine (50%) dogs with mucoceles. Mineral in the dogs with mucoceles was located within the central aspect of the gallbladder lumen in 67% of mucoceles; this mineral distribution was not seen in any dog without a mucocele. Computed tomography can differentiate a subset of gallbladder mucoceles from dogs with and without gallbladder sludge, especially in the precontrast series. An HU value of 48.6 is 52% sensitive and 96% specific for a gallbladder mucocele. A hyperattenuating gallbladder on precontrast CT images and centrally distributed mineral can be a gallbladder mucocele.
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- Jason A Fuerst
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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Kou K, Liu X, Hu Y, Luo F, Sun D, Wang G, Li Y, Chen Y, Lv G. Hem-o-lok clip found in the common bile duct 3 years after laparoscopic cholecystectomy and surgical exploration. J Int Med Res 2019; 47:1052-1058. [PMID: 30616484 PMCID: PMC6381503 DOI: 10.1177/0300060518817216] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) with stone extraction is a common and preferred choice for gallstone disease. Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) and laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) are being increasingly used for managing choledocholithiasis and cholecystolithiasis. We report a case of a Hem-o-lok clip that was dropped into the common bile duct (CBD) after LC and surgical common bile duct exploration (CBDE). An 84-year-old man presented with right upper quadrant pain and jaundice for 2 months, and chills and hyperpyrexia for 1 day. The patient had received ERCP and surgical CBDE at a local hospital 3 years previously. The patient first received ERCP and endoscopic nasobiliary drainage (ENBD). When laboratory tests were normal, the patient then received LCBDE. During exploration, stones and a Hem-o-lok clip in the CBD were removed. The patient made good progress after LCBDE + T-tube placement and was discharged from hospital. The findings from this case suggest the following: 1) an appropriate therapy method should be considered for certain gallstone diseases, especially for choledocholithiasis and cholecystolithiasis; and 2) a Hem-o-lok clip should be carefully used during laparoscopic or robot-assisted surgery and the Hem-o-lok clip should not be in close proximity to the incision on the CBD.
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- Kai Kou
- 1 Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- 1 Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- 1 Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- 1 Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- 1 Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- 1 Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- 2 Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA
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- 1 Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- 1 Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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Xiong J, Wang Y, Huang H, Bian J, Wang A, Long J, Zheng Y, Sang X, Xu Y, Lu X, Zhao H. Systematic review and meta-analysis: cholecystectomy and the risk of cholangiocarcinoma. Oncotarget 2017; 8:59648-59657. [PMID: 28938668 PMCID: PMC5601764 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.19570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2017] [Accepted: 07/19/2017] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Studies have reported that cholecystectomy may increase the risk of cholangiocarcinoma. However, this association is controversial. Thus, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to explore the relationship between cholecystectomy and the risk of cholangiocarcinoma. Relevant studies were identified by searching PubMed, EMBASE, ISI Web of Science published before February 2017. We used the random effects model proposed by DerSimonian and Laird to quantify the relationship between cholecystectomy and risk of cholangiocarcinoma. Publication bias was evaluated using funnel plots, Begg's and Egger's tests. Subgroup and sensitivity analyses were performed to validate the stability of the results. 16 articles, comprising 220,376 patients with cholecystectomy and 562,392 healthy controls, were included in our research. Our meta-analysis suggested that the risk of cholangiocarcinoma was significantly higher in the cholecystectomized patients in comparison with healthy controls, with heterogeneity among studies (summary odds ratio [OR] = 0.72; confidence interval [CI] = 0.55-0.90; I2 = 69.5%). Additionally, this association was also observed in cohort studies (OR = 0.83; 95% CI = 0.73-0.94) and case-control studies (OR = 0.60; 95% CI = 0.40-0.80). However, When the intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma and extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma were analyzed separately, the present study only indicated cholecystectomy was associated with increased the risk of extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (OR = 1.19; 95% CI = 0.32-2.05), rather than intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (OR = 1.19; 95% CI = 0.32-2.05). In conclusion, cholecystectomy was associated with a significant 54% increase in the risk of cholangiocarcinoma, especially in the extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma.
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- Jianping Xiong
- Department of Liver Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College (CAMS & PUMC), Beijing, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Liver Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College (CAMS & PUMC), Beijing, China
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- Department of Liver Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College (CAMS & PUMC), Beijing, China
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- Department of Liver Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College (CAMS & PUMC), Beijing, China
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- Department of Liver Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College (CAMS & PUMC), Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Science, University of Macau, Macau SAR, China
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- Department of Liver Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College (CAMS & PUMC), Beijing, China
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- Department of Liver Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College (CAMS & PUMC), Beijing, China
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- Department of Liver Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College (CAMS & PUMC), Beijing, China
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- Department of Liver Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College (CAMS & PUMC), Beijing, China
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Dorobisz T, Dorobisz K, Chabowski M, Pawłowski W, Janczak D, Patrzałek D, Janczak D. Incidental gallbladder cancer after cholecystectomy: 1990 to 2014. Onco Targets Ther 2016; 9:4913-6. [PMID: 27540304 PMCID: PMC4982486 DOI: 10.2147/ott.s106580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Cancer of the gallbladder is a serious diagnostic and therapeutic problem. According to the literature, 30% of cases are not confirmed before surgery. Other cases are detected incidentally by histopathology. Clinical trials and meta-analyses show that incidental gallbladder cancer (iGBC) occurs in 0.19%-2.8% of patients after cholecystectomy. The aim of this study was to analyze the incidence and severity of iGBC in cholecystectomy procedures performed in the surgical department at the 4th Military Teaching Hospital in Wroclaw during the years 1990-2014. PATIENTS AND METHODS In the years 1990-2014, a total of 7,314 cholecystectomies were performed in the surgical department because of cholecystolithiasis: 6,145 were performed using the laparoscopic approach (84.02%), 867 were performed as open surgery (11.8%), and 302 cases required conversion (5.1%). In this group, 5,214 of the patients were females (71.3%) and 2,100 were males (28.7%), with an average age of 54.7 years. RESULTS We found 64 iGBC cases which were confirmed by histopathology. This represented 0.87% of all cases. In this group, 50 patients were females (78.1%) and 14 were males (21.8%), with an average age of 67.1 years. Of this group, 40 patients underwent a classic cholecystectomy, while 24 underwent laparoscopic procedures, out of which 13 cases ultimately required traditional surgery. The histopathology showed 15 carcinomas that were classified as G1 (23.4%), 28 were G2 (43.75%), and 21 were G3 (32.8%). CONCLUSION iGBC detected after a cholecystectomy due to cholecystolithiasis is a rare disease. We found iGBC in 0.87% of cases, which is on a comparable scale to the world literature. In the case of cancer, we frequently found it necessary to convert to an open surgical procedure. This cancer is more common in females and in people over 60 years of age.
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- Tadeusz Dorobisz
- Department of Surgery, 4th Military Teaching Hospital; Department of Clinical Basics of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Science
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- Department of Surgery, 4th Military Teaching Hospital; Department of Surgical Specialties
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- Department of Palliative Care Nursing, Faculty of Health Science, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Surgery, 4th Military Teaching Hospital; Department of Clinical Basics of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Science
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- Department of Surgery, 4th Military Teaching Hospital; Department of Surgical Specialties
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Ambe PC, Gödde D, Zirngibl H, Störkel S. Aquaporin-1 and 8 expression in the gallbladder mucosa might not be associated with the development of gallbladder stones in humans. Eur J Clin Invest 2016; 46:227-33. [PMID: 26707370 DOI: 10.1111/eci.12586] [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] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2015] [Accepted: 12/21/2015] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Cholecystolithiasis is a highly prevalent condition in the Western world. Gallbladder stone-related conditions represent the second most common gastrointestinal pathology. Cholesterol stones represent over 80% of gallstones. Cholesterol stones develop secondary to crystallization of bile cholesterol. Water resorption from gallbladder bile via aquaporin in the gallbladder mucosa might play a role in the development of cholesterol stones. This study investigated the expression of Aquaporin-1 (AQP1) and Aquaporin-8 (AQP8) in the human gallbladder mucosa and their possible association with the formation of gallbladder stones. METHODS The expression of AQP1 and AQP8 in the gallbladder mucosa was examined via immunohistochemical staining. The expression of both AQP1 and AQP8 in the gallbladder mucosa of stone carriers (study group) was compared to that of nonstone carriers (control group). RESULTS Eighty-four gallbladder specimens from 44 male (52·2%) and 40 female (47·6%) patients were analysed. The study group included 47 specimens from stone carriers, while 37 specimens from stone-free gallbladders were included in the control group. Immunostaining for both AQP1 and AQP8 was positive in 80 cases. AQP1 was expressed both over the apical and intercellular membrane, while AQP8 was expressed only over the apical membrane. A similar distribution was recorded in specimens from the cystic duct. Immunostaining with AQP1 was generally stronger in comparison with AQP8. No significant (P > 0·05) relationship was found between aquaporin expression and the presence or absence of gallbladder stones. CONCLUSION AQP1 and AQP8 are both expressed in the gallbladder and cystic duct mucosa. However, their role in the development of gallbladder stones is still to be proven.
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- Peter C Ambe
- Department of Surgery II, Helios Klinikum Wuppertal, Universität Witten Herdecke, Wuppertal, Germany
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- Institute of Pathology and Molecular Pathology, Helios Klinikum Wuppertal, Universität Witten Herdecke, Wuppertal, Germany
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- Department of Surgery II, Helios Klinikum Wuppertal, Universität Witten Herdecke, Wuppertal, Germany
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- Institute of Pathology and Molecular Pathology, Helios Klinikum Wuppertal, Universität Witten Herdecke, Wuppertal, Germany
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BACKGROUND Despite lack of consensus criteria, biliary dyskinesia (BD) is an increasingly accepted pediatric diagnosis. AIMS We compared patient characteristics, outcomes, and resource utilization (before and after surgery) between children with BD and symptomatic cholecystolithiasis (LITH). METHODS Data from the electronic medical record were abstracted for children diagnosed with BD or LITH between December 1, 2002, and November 30, 2012, at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. RESULTS Four hundred and ten patients were identified (BD: 213 patients, LITH: 197 patients). Patients with BD had significantly lower BMI, longer symptom duration, more dyspeptic symptoms, and were more likely to present with other symptoms. Forty-one patients (13.8%) with BD underwent cholecystectomy despite a normal gallbladder ejection fraction (GB-EF). In 32 of these, sincalide triggered pain compared to 75 of the 155 patients with low GB-EF. After surgery, patients with BD more commonly visited gastroenterology clinics and had more GI-related hospitalizations, while emergency room visits decreased in both groups. Only the nature of biliary disease independently predicted continuing pain after surgery, which in turn was the best predictor for higher resource utilization after cholecystectomy. CONCLUSIONS A large percentage of children with BD did not meet the adult diagnostic standards. Compared to those with LITH, children with BD have more widespread symptoms and continue to use more clinical resources after surgery. These findings suggest that despite its benign prognosis, BD is increasingly treated like other potentially acute gallbladder diseases, although it has the typical phenotype of FGIDs and should be treated using approaches used in such disorders.
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- Arvind I. Srinath
- Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), 4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, University of Pittsburgh, 4200 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), 200 Lothrop Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
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OBJECTIVES We aimed to determine the prevalence of cholesterol gallstones, the compositional changes of gallstones and its predisposing factors in Korea with this single-center study. METHODS Data of 365 patients who underwent cholecystectomy for cholecystolithiasis from July 2008 to September 2011 were reviewed. Based on the compositional analysis of the gallstones, patients were assigned to either cholesterol gallstone group or pigment gallstone group. The characteristics of the patients and the gallstones were summarized and compared. RESULTS After eight patients with mixed gallstones were excluded, 357 patients were enrolled in the study, including cholesterol gallstones in 175 (49.0%) and pigment gallstones in 182 (51.0%). The number of patients with cholecystolithiasis increased but the prevalence of cholesterol gallstone decreased with age. Compared with the pigment gallstone group, the cholesterol gallstone group was associated with young age (<50 years), female gender, obesity (body mass index ≥ 25 kg/m²) and the absence of chronic liver diseases. CONCLUSION The relative prevalence of cholesterol gallstones in Korea has been stationary so far, but may change in the future since cholesterol gallstones are increasingly prevalent in the young generation.
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- Ju Wan Kim
- Division of Gastroenterology, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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AIM: To further study the properties of bile liquid crystals, and probe into the relationship between bile liquid crystals and gallbladder stone formation, and provide evidence for the prevention and treatment of cholecystolithiasis.
METHODS: The optic properties of bile liquid crystals in human body were determined by the method of crystal optics under polarizing microscope with plane polarized light and perpendicular polarized light.
RESULTS: Under a polarizing microscope with plane polarized light, bile liquid crystals scattered in bile appeared round, oval or irregularly round. The color of bile liquid crystals was a little lighter than that of the bile around. When the stage was turned round, the color of bile liquid crystals or the darkness and lightness of the color did not change obviously. On the border between bile liquid crystals and the bile around, brighter Becke-Line could be observed. When the microscope tube is lifted, Becke-Line moved inward, and when lowered, Becke-Line moved outward. Under a perpendicular polarized light, bile liquid crystals showd some special interference patterns, called Malta cross. When the stage was turning round at an angle of 360°, the Malta cross showed four times of extinction. In the vibrating direction of 45° angle of relative to upper and lower polarizing plate, gypsum test-board with optical path difference of 530 nm was inserted, the first and the third quadrants of Malt a cross appeared to be blue, and the second and the fourth quadrants appeared orange. When mica test-board with optical path difference of 147 nm was inserted, the first and the third quadrants of Malta cross appeared yellow, and the second and the fourth quadrants appeared dark grey.
CONCLUSION: The bile liquid crystals were distributed in bile in the form of global grains. Their polychroism and absorption were slight, but the edge and Becke*Line were very clear. Its refractive index was larger than that of the bile. These liquid crystals were uniaxial positive crystals. The interference colors were the first order grey-white. The double refractive index of the liquid crystals was Δn = 0.011-0.015.
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Lin QY, Du JP, Zhang MY, Yao YG, Li L, Cheng NS, Yan LN, Xiao LJ. Effect of apolipoprotein E gene Hha I restricting fragment length polymorphism on serum lipids in cholecystolithiasis. World J Gastroenterol 1999; 5:228-230. [PMID: 11819436 PMCID: PMC4688475 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v5.i3.228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM: To investigate the role of apolipoprotein E (apoE) polymorphism in the lithogenesis of gallstone and the hereditary pathogenesis of the disease.
METHODS: Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was used to study apoE phenotypes and allele frequencies in patients with gallstones and control, and the fasting serum lipids of subjects were also measured by enzymatic methods.
RESULTS: The levels of triglyceride (TG) and very low density lipoprotein cholesterol (VLDL-C) were much higher in E2/3 patients than that in E2/3 control. E3/3 patients were accompanied with remarkably low levels of high density lipoprotein cholesterol(HDL-C) and its subforms. But in E3/4 patients there were only slight changes in levels of VLDL-C and low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C).
CONCLUSION: Different apoE phenotype patients with gallstones have different cheracteristics of dyslipidemia and the average level of serum lipids in patients with gallstones are higher than subjects without gallstones in the same apoE gene phenotype. ε2 allele is possibly one of the dangerous factors in the lithogenesis of chole-cystolithiasis.
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