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Choudhary S, Gupta P, Shah J, Singh A, Jearth V, Samanta J, Mandavdhare H, Sharma V, Sinha SK, Dutta U. Role of imaging in evaluating the complications of endoscopic management of pancreatic fluid collections in acute pancreatitis. Abdom Radiol (NY) 2024:10.1007/s00261-024-04348-y. [PMID: 38763937 DOI: 10.1007/s00261-024-04348-y] [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: 03/04/2024] [Revised: 04/16/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/21/2024]
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Acute pancreatitis is associated with local and systemic complications. Pancreatic fluid collection (PFC) is the most common local complication. Infected or symptomatic PFCs need drainage. Endoscopic drainage (ED) is the first-line procedure for accessible PFCs adjacent to the stomach and duodenum. ED is performed under endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) guidance. The technical and clinical success rates of EUS-guided ED in well-encapsulated PFCs are high. ED of poorly encapsulated PFCs is associated with complications. Bleeding and perforation are the most common complications. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography is critical in planning ED and early detection and management of complications. With the increasing utilization of ED for PFC, the radiologist must be familiar with the ED techniques, types of stents, and the complications related to ED. In this review, we discuss the technical aspects of the ED as well as the imaging findings of ED-related complications.
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Affiliation(s)
- Sonam Choudhary
- Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 160012, India.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 160012, India
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Subramanian P, Morya M, Gupta P, Siddiqui R, Singh A, Jearth V, Shah J, Irrinki S, Samanta J, Mandavdhare H, Sharma V, Singh H, Sinha SK, Yadav TD, Gupta V, Kaman L, Prakash G, Dutta U. Outcomes of Self-expandable Metal Stents in Patients With Unresectable Gallbladder Cancer Undergoing Percutaneous Biliary Drainage. J Clin Exp Hepatol 2024; 14:101348. [PMID: 38389867 PMCID: PMC10879801 DOI: 10.1016/j.jceh.2024.101348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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Background Biliary obstruction in gallbladder cancer (GBC) is associated with worse prognosis and needs drainage. In patients with biliary confluence involvement, percutaneous biliary drainage (PBD) is preferred over endoscopic drainage. However, PBD catheters are associated with higher complications compared to endoscopic drainage. PBD with self-expandable metal stents (SEMS) is desirable for palliation. However, the data in patients with unresectable GBC is lacking. Materials and methods This retrospective study comprised consecutive patients with proven GBC who underwent PBD-SEMS insertion between January 2021 and December 2022. Technical success, post-procedural complications, clinical success, duration of stent patency, and biliary reinterventions were recorded. Clinical follow-up data was analysed at 30 days and 180 days of SEMS insertion and mortality was recorded. Results Of the 416 patients with unresectable GBC, who underwent PBD, 28 (median age, 50 years; 16 females) with PBD-SEMS insertion were included. All SEMS placement procedures were technically successful. There were no immediate/early post-procedural complications/deaths. The procedures were clinically successful in 63.6% of the patients with hyperbilirubinemia (n = 11). Biliary re-interventions were done in 6 (21.4%). The survival rate was 89.3 % (25/28) at 30 days and 50% at 180 days. The median follow-up duration was 80 days (range, 8-438 days). Conclusion PBD-SEMS has moderate clinical success and 6-months patency in almost half of the patients with metastatic GBC and must be considered for palliation.
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- Pavithra Subramanian
- Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of General Surgery, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of General Surgery, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Clinical Hematology and Medical Oncology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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Chhabra M, Gupta P, Shah J, Samanta J, Mandavdhare H, Sharma V, Sinha SK, Dutta U, Kochhar R. Imaging Diagnosis and Management of Fistulas in Pancreatitis. Dig Dis Sci 2024; 69:335-348. [PMID: 38114791 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-023-08173-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023]
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Pancreatic fistula is a highly morbid complication of pancreatitis. External pancreatic fistulas result when pancreatic secretions leak externally into the percutaneous drains or external wound (following surgery) due to the communication of the peripancreatic collection with the main pancreatic duct (MPD). Internal pancreatic fistulas include communication of the pancreatic duct (directly or via intervening collection) with the pleura, pericardium, mediastinum, peritoneal cavity, or gastrointestinal tract. Cross-sectional imaging plays an essential role in the management of pancreatic fistulas. With the help of multiplanar imaging, fistulous tracts can be delineated clearly. Thin computed tomography sections and magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography images may demonstrate the communication between MPD and pancreatic fluid collections or body cavities. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiography (ERCP) is diagnostic as well as therapeutic. In this review, we discuss the imaging diagnosis and management of various types of pancreatic fistulas with the aim to sensitize radiologists to timely diagnosis of this critical complication of pancreatitis.
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- Manika Chhabra
- Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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M M, Sandhu MS, Gupta P, Samanta J, Sharma V, Kumar V, Mandavdhare H, Dutta U, Kochhar R. Impact of contrast-enhanced versus non-contrast computed tomography on acute kidney injury in acute necrotizing pancreatitis: A randomized controlled trial. Indian J Gastroenterol 2023; 42:808-817. [PMID: 37578599 DOI: 10.1007/s12664-023-01415-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2023] [Accepted: 06/06/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND The data evaluating contrast-induced-acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients with acute pancreatitis is scarce. This study aimed to compare the frequency of AKI in patients with acute necrotizing pancreatitis undergoing non-contrast computed tomography (NCCT) with those undergoing contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT) during hospitalization. METHODS This prospective randomized controlled trial (CTRI/2019/12/022206) screened consecutive patients with acute pancreatitis for eligibility and randomly allocated patients with acute necrotizing pancreatitis (based on CECT in the first week of illness) and normal renal functions to receive either NCCT or CECT during hospitalization. The incidence of development of new AKI and clinical outcomes was compared between the two groups. Post-hoc analysis was done to adjust for disease severity. RESULTS As many as 105 patients completed the study as per protocol (NCCT = 45 and CECT = 60). AKI occurred in 36 (34.3%) patients, nine (20%) in the NCCT and 27 (45%) in the CECT group. Contrast induced-AKI occurred in 11 (18.3%) patients, while 25 had AKI secondary to acute pancreatitis. The relative risk (RR) of AKI in the CECT group was 2.25 (95% CI 1.17-4.30, p = .0142). The frequency of intensive care unit (ICU) admission (RR = 2.1, 95% CI 1.34-3.27, p = .0001) and need for drainage of collections (RR = 1.39, 95% CI 1.1-1.7, p = .005) was significantly higher and the length of hospitalization (p = .001) and ICU admission (p = 0.001) were significantly longer in the CECT group. However, when adjusted for the severity of acute pancreatitis, there was no difference in AKI and clinical outcomes between the NCCT and CECT groups. The duration of AKI was significantly longer and the need for dialysis was significantly higher in patients who had AKI secondary to acute pancreatitis compared to those with contrast induced-AKI (p = .003). CONCLUSION CECT is not significantly associated with AKI in acute necrotizing pancreatitis.
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- Manoj M
- Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 160 012, India
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 160 012, India
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 160 012, India.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 160 012, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 160 012, India
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- Department of Nephrology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 160 012, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 160 012, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 160 012, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 160 012, India
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Kumarasamy S, Kumar H, Sharma V, Mandavdhare H, Ram S, Singh H. Role of Interleukin-6 in Prediction of Early Complications After Minimally Invasive Oesophagectomy-a Pilot Study. Indian J Surg Oncol 2023; 14:694-698. [PMID: 37900661 PMCID: PMC10611687 DOI: 10.1007/s13193-023-01739-3] [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: 07/02/2022] [Accepted: 03/22/2023] [Indexed: 03/31/2023] Open
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Infectious complications following oesophagectomy are associated with significant morbidity. Early prediction of these complications may mitigate significant morbidity and mortality. Patients undergoing minimally invasive oesophagectomy for carcinoma oesophagus between January 2019 and June 2020 were included in the study. All patients underwent standard preoperative investigations and preparation. Post-operative complications including infectious complications were recorded. Association of post-operative serum interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels with post-operative complications were analysed. A total of twenty-two participants were included in the study (median age; 51 years, 13 (%) male). The tumour site was middle 1/3rd of oesophagus in 13 (59.1%), lower 1/3rd of oesophagus in 9 (40.9%). The tumour histology was squamous cell carcinoma in all patients. Eight (36.4 %) patients developed major complications and five of them developed anastomotic leak. IL-6 levels were significantly higher on POD 3 in patients who developed major complications (p = 0.009) and anastomotic leak (p = 0.031). At receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC curve) analysis, an IL-6 cut-off level of 36.4 pg/ml on POD 3 yielded a sensitivity of 87% and a specificity of 79% for the prediction of major complication and cut-off level of 44.3 pg/ml on POD 3 yielded a sensitivity of 80% and a specificity of 82% for the prediction of anastomotic leak. A high post-operative IL-6 level helps in the prediction of major complications and cervical oesophagogastric anastomotic leak.
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- Sivaraman Kumarasamy
- Department of General Surgery, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of General Surgery, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, F-block, Nehru Hospital, Sector 12, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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Bhatia H, Farook S, Bendale CU, Gupta P, Singh AK, Shah J, Samanta J, Mandavdhare H, Sharma V, Sinha SK, Gupta V, Yadav TD, Dutta U, Sandhu MS, Kochhar R. Early vs. late percutaneous catheter drainage of acute necrotic collections in patients with necrotizing pancreatitis. Abdom Radiol (NY) 2023; 48:2415-2424. [PMID: 37067560 DOI: 10.1007/s00261-023-03883-4] [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: 01/13/2023] [Revised: 03/04/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2023] [Indexed: 04/18/2023]
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PURPOSE It is recommended to drain the pancreatic fluid collections later in the course of the acute necrotizing pancreatitis (ANP). However, earlier drainage may be indicated. We compared early (≤ 2 weeks) vs. late (3rd to 4th week) percutaneous catheter drainage (PCD) of acute necrotic collections (ANC). MATERIALS AND METHODS This retrospective study comprised ANP patients who underwent PCD of ANC. The diagnosis of ANP was based on revised Atlanta classification criteria and computed tomography performed between 5 and 7 days of illness. Patients were divided into two groups [1st 2 weeks (group I) and 3rd-4th weeks (group II)] based on the interval between the onset of pain and insertion of catheter. The technical success, clinical success, complications, and clinical outcomes were compared between the two groups. RESULTS One hundred forty-eight patients (74 in each group) were evaluated. The procedures were technically successful in all patients. The clinical success rate was 67.6% in group I vs. 77% in group II (p = 0.069). The incidence of complications was significantly higher in group I (n = 12, 16%) than group II (n = 4, 5.4%) (p = 0.034). These included 15 minor (11 in group I and 4 in group II) and one major complication (group I). Of the clinical outcomes, the need for surgery was significantly higher in group I than in group II (13 patients vs. 5 patients, p = 0.031). CONCLUSION Early PCD is as technically successful as late PCD in the management of ANC. However, early PCD is associated with higher surgical rate and higher incidence of complications.
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- Harsimran Bhatia
- Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012, India. -
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- Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Surgical Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Surgical Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012, India
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Kaur M, Chandel K, Reddy P, Gupta P, Samanta J, Mandavdhare H, Sharma V, Singh H, Naseem S, Sinha SK, Gupta V, Yadav TD, Dutta U, Kochhar R, Sandhu MS. Neutrophil-lymphocyte Ratio Predicts Clinical Response to Percutaneous Transhepatic Biliary Drainage in Acute Cholangitis. J Clin Exp Hepatol 2023; 13:390-396. [PMID: 37250890 PMCID: PMC10213841 DOI: 10.1016/j.jceh.2023.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2022] [Accepted: 01/02/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023] Open
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Background Predicting response to biliary drainage is critical to stratify patients with acute cholangitis. Total leucocyte count (TLC) is one of the criteria for predicting the severity of cholangitis and is routinely performed. We aim to investigate the performance of neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) in predicting clinical response to percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD) in acute cholangitis. Patients and methods This retrospective study comprised consecutive patients with acute cholangitis who underwent PTBD and had serial (baseline, day 1, and day 3) TLC and NLR measurements. Technical success, complications of PTBD, and clinical response to PTBD (based on multiple outcomes) were recorded. Univariate and multivariate analysis was performed to identify factors significantly associated with clinical response to PTBD. The sensitivity, specificity, and area under the curve of serial TLC and NLR for predicting clinical response to PTBD were calculated. Results Forty-five patients (mean age 51.5 years, range 22-84) met the inclusion criteria. PTBD was technically successful in all the patients. Eleven (24.4%) minor complications were recorded. Clinical response to PTBD was recorded in 22 (48.9%) patients. At univariate analysis, the clinical response to PTBD was significantly associated with baseline TLC (P = 0.035), baseline NLR (P = 0.028), and NLR at day 1 (P=0.011). There was no association with age, the presence of comorbidities, prior endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, admission to PTBD interval, diagnosis (benign vs. malignant), severity of cholangitis, organ failure at baseline, and blood culture positivity. At multivariate analysis, NLR-1 independently predicted the clinical response. Area under the curve of NLR at day 1 for predicting clinical response was 0.901. NLR-1 cut-off value of 3.95 was associated with sensitivity and specificity of 87% and 78%, respectively. Conclusion TLC and NLR are simple tests that can predict clinical response to PTBD in acute cholangitis. NLR-1 cut-off value of 3.95 can be used in clinical practice to predict response.
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- Maninder Kaur
- Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Hematology, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India
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Nabi Z, Mandavdhare H, Akbar W, Talukdar R, Reddy DN. Long-term Outcome of Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy in Esophageal Motility Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. J Clin Gastroenterol 2023; 57:227-238. [PMID: 36227028 DOI: 10.1097/mcg.0000000000001776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is an established treatment for achalasia. In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we aimed to analyze the mid and long-term outcomes of POEM in esophageal motility disorders. METHODS Literature search was performed in databases including PubMed, Embase, Cochrane databases, and Google scholar from January 2010 to May 2021. The primary objective of the study was the clinical success (Eckardt score ≤3 or <4) at mid-term (30 to 60 mo) and long-term (>60 mo) follow-up after POEM. Secondary objectives included post-POEM gastroesophageal reflux (GER) as evaluated by symptoms, increased esophageal acid exposure, and reflux esophagitis. RESULTS Seventeen studies with 3591 patients were included in the review. Subtypes of motility disorders were type I (27%), type II (54.5%), type III (10.7%), distal esophageal spasm/Jackhammer esophagus (2%), and esophagogastric junction outflow obstruction (17.5%). Pooled mean follow-up duration was 48.9 months (95% CI, 40.02-57.75). Pooled rate of clinical success at mid-term follow-up was 87% (95% CI, 81-91; I2 , 86%) and long-term was 84% (95% CI, 76-89; I2 , 47%). In nonachalasia motility disorders (esophagogastric junction outflow obstruction, distal esophageal spasm, and Jackhammer esophagus), pooled rate of clinical success was 77% (95% CI, 65-85; I2 , 0%). GER as estimated by symptoms was 23% (95% CI, 19-27; I2 , 74%), erosive esophagitis was 27% (95% CI, 18-38%; I2 , 91%), and increased esophageal acid exposure was 41% (95% CI, 30-52; I2 , 88%). CONCLUSION POEM is a durable treatment option in cases with achalasia. One-fourth of patients suffer from erosive GER in the long-term and success rates are lower in nonachalasia esophageal motility disorders.
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- Zaheer Nabi
- Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, Hyderabad, India
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- Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, Hyderabad, India
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Bansal A, Ramegowda R, Gupta P, Shah J, Samanta J, Mandavdhare H, Sharma V, Kochhar R, Sandhu MS. Abbreviated non-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging in patients with acute necrotizing pancreatitis. Abdom Radiol (NY) 2022; 47:2381-2389. [PMID: 35507068 DOI: 10.1007/s00261-022-03531-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2021] [Revised: 04/12/2022] [Accepted: 04/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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AIM To investigate the performance of T2-weighted abbreviated magnetic resonance imaging (T2W-AMRI) protocol in evaluating patients with acute necrotizing pancreatitis (ANP). METHODS A retrospective analysis of consecutive hospitalized patients with ANP who underwent MRI (contrast-enhanced, CE or non-contrast, NC) between January 2017 and November 2020 was performed. The T2W-AMRI and complete MRI (cMRI) sequences were anonymized, and subsequently, two separate sets of data (AMRI and cMRI) were created for presentation to the radiologists involved in reading the data. The T2W-AMRI was based on a single-axial T2 half-Fourier acquisition single-shot turbo spin-echo (HASTE) sequence. The pancreatic and extrapancreatic findings were recorded and tabulated independently by two radiologists on T2W-AMRI and cMRI. In addition, the interobserver agreement and association of findings between T2W-AMRI and cMRI were analyzed. RESULTS Twenty-eight patients (mean age 31.7 ± 12.2 years, 17 females) were included. Thirteen patients had CE-cMRI, while the rest underwent NC-cMRI. There was no significant difference in the identification of pancreatic necrosis on T2W-AMRI vs. cMRI (p = 1.00). However, T2W-AMRI underestimated necrosis in one patient. Collections were accurately detected in all patients on T2W-AMRI. The mean size of the collection was larger on cMRI (6.5 ± 3.7 cm) than T2W-AMRI (6 ± 3.7 cm) with p = 0.006. cMRI detected more patients with disrupted pancreatic duct (n = 9) than T2W-AMRI (n = 6). However, the difference was not statistically significant (p = 0.375). There was a good to an excellent interobserver agreement between the readers for T2W-AMRI (k = 0.62-1). CONCLUSION T2W-AMRI may offer a suitable alternative to cMRI in ANP, especially severe disease, as it can be acquired rapidly without the need for contrast injection.
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- Akash Bansal
- Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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Mohan A, Gupta R, Yadav TD, Gupta V, Sharma V, Mandavdhare H, Angrup A, Singh H. Association of Intra-Operative Bile Culture with Post-Operative Complications after Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Surg Infect (Larchmt) 2022; 23:351-356. [PMID: 35231198 DOI: 10.1089/sur.2021.215] [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: 11/12/2022] Open
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Background: Infectious complications after pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) are a major cause of morbidity. The association of bactibilia with the occurrence of surgical site infection (SSI) is debatable. Patients and Methods: Consecutive patients who underwent PD between July 2019 and December 2020 were included. All patients underwent standard pre-operative preparation and imaging. Pre-operative biliary drainage (PBD) was done as clinically indicated. A bile sample was collected just before the transection of common bile duct (CBD). Post-operative outcomes including SSI were analyzed. Results: Fifty-four patients were assessed for enrollment; 50 were found to be resectable during surgery and were included. The incidence of bactibilia was 46%. Nineteen (38%) patients developed SSIs and the occurrence was higher in patients who had positive bile culture (14 [60.8%] vs. 5 [18.5%]; p = 0.002). A similar organism between bile culture and SSI was seen in nine (64.2%) of 14 patients. Patients who had positive bile culture had more frequent change of antibiotic (16 [69%] vs. 8 [29.6%]; p = 0.005) and required prolonged duration of postoperative antibiotic agents (12 days [IQR, 8-14] vs. 8 days [IQR, 6-10]; p = 0.003). There was no association between bile culture growth and development of post-operative pancreatic fistula, delayed gastric emptying, and post-operative pancreatic hemorrhage. Patients with bactibilia had prolonged post-operative stay (17 days [IQR, 11-20] vs. 11 days [IQR, 8-14]; p = 0.010) and severe post-operative complications (8 [34.7%] vs. 2 [7.4%]; p = 0.008). Conclusions: Bactibilia is associated with the development of SSI and may provide a guide in selection of antibiotics.
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- Anand Mohan
- Department of General Surgery, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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Verma N, H K H, Gupta P, Kang M, Kalra N, Samanta J, Mandavdhare H, Sharma V, Dutta U, Kochhar R, Sandhu MS. Role of Percutaneous Transhepatic Biliary Drainage as an Adjunct to Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography. J Clin Exp Hepatol 2022; 12:287-292. [PMID: 35535076 PMCID: PMC9077227 DOI: 10.1016/j.jceh.2021.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2021] [Accepted: 09/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background There is limited literature on the role of percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD) as an adjunct to endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). This study evaluates the role of PTBD in patients with failed ERCP or post-ERCP cholangitis. Methods Retrospective evaluation of clinical and intervention records of patients with biliary obstruction referred for PTBD following failed ERCP or post-ERCP cholangitis was performed. The cause of biliary obstruction, baseline serum bilirubin, white blood cell (WBC) count, serum creatinine, and procalcitonin were recorded. Technical success and clinical success (resolution of cholangitis, reduction in bilirubin levels, WBC count, creatinine, and procalcitonin) were assessed. Results Sixty-three patients (35 females, mean age 51.4 years) were included. Indications for ERCP included malignant causes in 47 (74.6%) cases and benign causes in 16 (25.4%) cases. Indications for PTBD were failed ERCP in 21 (33.3%) and post-ERCP cholangitis in 42 (66.7%). PTBD was technically successful in all patients. Clinical success rate was 68.2% in the overall group. Mild hemobilia was noted in five (7.9%) patients. There were no major complications or PTBD related mortality. Cholangitis and acute kidney injury resolved following PTBD in 63.1% and 80% of the patients, respectively. Total serum bilirubin reduced by 47.8% and 69.4% after one week and one month of the PTBD, respectively. The average fall in procalcitonin was 5.17 ng/mL after one week of the PTBD. Conclusion PTBD is an important adjunctive drainage procedure in patients with ERCP failure or post-ERCP cholangitis.
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- Nikita Verma
- Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 160012, India,Address for correspondence. Dr. Pankaj Gupta, Associate Professor, Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India. Tel.: +91-172-2756602.
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 160012, India
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Nabi Z, Talukdar R, Mandavdhare H, Reddy DN. Short versus long esophageal myotomy during peroral endoscopic myotomy: A systematic review and meta-analysis of comparative trials. Saudi J Gastroenterol 2021; 28:261-267. [PMID: 34806659 PMCID: PMC9408737 DOI: 10.4103/sjg.sjg_438_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND : Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is an established modality of treatment for achalasia cardia. Considerable variations exist in the technique of POEM with respect to the length and orientation of the myotomy. In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we compared the outcomes of short versus long myotomy during POEM. METHODS : We searched multiple databases from January 2010 to March 2021 to identify studies reporting on POEM. We selected studies that reported on comparative outcomes of POEM using short versus long myotomy. We performed a comparative analysis of clinical success, procedural duration, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and adverse events with short and long myotomy in POEM by meta-analysis. RESULTS : A total of 521 patients from five studies in which 241 patients were treated with short and 280 patients with long myotomy approaches were analyzed. The pooled rate for clinical success gave an odds ratio (OR) of 1.27 (95% confidence interval [CI] 0.50-3.26; I2 = 0; P = 0.62); for hospital stay OR 0.22 (95% CI - 0.03 to 0.46; I2 = 0; P = 0.08); for GERD by esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) OR 0.58 (95% CI 0.31-1.07; I2 = 0; P = 0.08), and for adverse events OR 0.67 (95% CI 0.29-1.53; I2 = 51; P = 0.34). Abnormal esophageal acid exposure was less frequent with OR 0.45 (95% CI 0.22-0.90; P = 0.02; I2 = 0) and the procedure duration was significantly shorter in the short myotomy group with OR - 0.76 (95% CI - 1.00 to - 0.52; I2 = 43; P =0.001). CONCLUSION : Short myotomy and long myotomy in POEM seem comparable with each other in terms of clinical success and adverse events. Short myotomy is associated with significantly shorter procedural duration and possibly reduced esophageal acid exposure compared with long myotomy.
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- Zaheer Nabi
- Department of Gastroenterology, Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, Hyderabad, Telangana, India,Address for correspondence: Dr. Zaheer Nabi, Consultant Gastroenterologist and Director Interventional Endoscopy, Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, Hyderabad, Telangana, India. E-mail:
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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Subramani VN, Avudaiappan M, Yadav TD, Kumar H, Sharma V, Mandavdhare H, Gorsi U, Singh H. Outcome Following Percutaneous Transhepatic Biliary Drainage (PTBD) in Carcinoma Gallbladder: a Prospective Observational Study. J Gastrointest Cancer 2021; 53:543-548. [PMID: 34173180 DOI: 10.1007/s12029-021-00655-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Percutaneous biliary drainage (PTBD) is required as palliation and optimization for surgery or chemotherapy in carcinoma gallbladder (GBC) but may be associated with complications. We aimed to study the outcomes, complications, and changes in quality of life in patients with GBC undergoing PTBD. METHODS A prospective study from July 2018 to December 2019 in patients of GBC presenting with obstructive jaundice was done. Patients planned for PTBD were included in the study. The progression of the disease, complications of PTBD, reinterventions, effects on initiation or completion of chemotherapy, surgical resection or intervention, and overall survival were recorded. Quality of life (QoL) was assessed using the SF-36 questionnaire before and after 4-6 weeks of intervention. RESULTS Of 160 patients assessed for inclusion, 60 (mean age 53.7 ± 10.95 years, 27 (45%) males) were eventually included. Eleven patients (18.3%) had metastatic disease at presentation. Of 60 patients undergoing PTBD, none had immediate procedure-related complications, 41 (68%) patients had at least one, and 18 (30%) patients had more than one complication. The most common complication was peri-catheter bile leak (41.6%), followed by catheter dislodgement (30%), blockage (23.3%), and bleeding (10%). Reintervention was required in 32 (53%) patients. There was a significant decrease in QoL after PTBD (P < 0.0001). Median survival after PTBD was 12 weeks. CONCLUSION The high technical success of PTBD does not translate into the improvement of QoL.
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- Vanji Nathan Subramani
- Department of General Surgery, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Surgical Gastroenterology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of General Surgery, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Gastroenterology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Gastroenterology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Radiodiagnosis, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Surgical Gastroenterology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
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Gupta P, Kamat R, Samanta J, Mandavdhare H, Sharma V, Sinha SK, Dutta U, Kochhar R. Computed Tomography Findings in Intraabdominal Hypertension in Patients with Acute Pancreatitis. Indian J Radiol Imaging 2021; 31:150-156. [PMID: 34316123 PMCID: PMC8299494 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1729768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Purpose Intraabdominal hypertension (IAH) in acute pancreatitis (AP) may reduce tissue perfusion and impair organ function and has been shown to portend poor prognosis. We investigated the computed tomography (CT) findings in patients with AP with IAH. Methods This retrospective study comprised of consecutive patients with AP from June 2016 to June 2018 in whom intraabdominal pressure (IAP) was measured. The patients who underwent a contrast-enhanced CT within 7 days of IAP measurement were included. Using a cutoff of 12 mm Hg for IAP, the patients were divided into IAH and non-IAH groups. Measures of severity and clinical outcome were evaluated. CT parameters were compared between the groups. Results The IAH group comprised of 41 patients, while there were 20 patients in the non-IAH group. The IAH group was characterized by severe disease, increased incidence of organ failure, increased requirement for drainage and surgery, prolonged hospital and intensive care unit stay. The mortality was not significantly different between the two groups. On univariate analysis, the CT features that were found to be significantly different between the two groups were the presence of collection ( p = 0.036), the maximum dimension of collection ( p = 0.004), volume of collection ( p = 0.019), biliary dilatation ( p = 0.011), and the presence of moderate-to-severe pleural effusion ( p = 0.009). On multivariate analysis, all these parameters except biliary dilatation were found to be statistically significant. Conclusion CT findings in patients with AP may suggest IAH. This can be used as an additional marker for severity of AP.
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- Pankaj Gupta
- Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India
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Gupta P, Maralakunte M, Kalra N, Samanta J, Sharma V, Mandavdhare H, Dutta U, Kochhar R, Sandhu MS. Feasibility and safety of bedside percutaneous biliary drainage in patients with severe cholangitis. Abdom Radiol (NY) 2021; 46:2156-2160. [PMID: 33095311 PMCID: PMC7583693 DOI: 10.1007/s00261-020-02825-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [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: 08/27/2020] [Revised: 10/03/2020] [Accepted: 10/10/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Purpose To evaluate the safety and feasibility of bedside percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD) as a salvage procedure in patients with severe cholangitis in the intensive care unit (ICU). Methods This retrospective study evaluated records of consecutive patients with severe cholangitis who were admitted in the ICU. Bedside PTBD was performed using ultrasound guidance. The level and cause of biliary obstruction were recorded. The technical success of the procedure and complications were recorded. Results Ten patients (six males, mean age 53.8 years) underwent bedside PTBD. Six patients had distal common bile duct blockade [periampullary carcinoma (n = 2), carcinoma pancreas (n = 2), choledocholithiasis (n = 1), and benign stricture (n = 1)]. Four patients had malignant hilar stricture [cholangiocarcinoma (n = 3) and carcinoma gallbladder (n = 1)]. Technical success was achieved in all. One patient underwent bilateral PTBD. Left and right PTBD were performed in 5 and 4 patients, respectively. There were no major complications. Transient hemobilia occurred in two patients. Conclusion Bedside PTBD is safe and technically feasible. Prospective studies are required to establish this procedure into routine clinical practice.
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Gupta P, Kumar-M P, Verma M, Sharma V, Samanta J, Mandavdhare H, Sinha SK, Dutta U, Kochhar R. Development and validation of a computed tomography index for assessing outcomes in patients with acute pancreatitis: "SMART-CT" index. Abdom Radiol (NY) 2021; 46:1618-1628. [PMID: 32936420 DOI: 10.1007/s00261-020-02740-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2020] [Revised: 08/19/2020] [Accepted: 08/30/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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PURPOSE The existing CT indices do not allow quantitative prediction of clinical outcomes in acute pancreatitis (AP). The aim of this study was to develop and validate a revised CT index using a nomogram-based approach. METHODS This retrospective study comprised consecutive patients with AP who underwent contrast-enhanced CT between June 2017 and March 2019. 123 CT scans were randomly divided into training (n = 103) and validation groups (n = 20). Two radiologists analyzed CT scans for findings described in modified CT severity index and additional exploratory items (13 items). Seven items (pancreatic necrosis, number of collections, size of collections, ascites, pleural effusion, celiac artery involvement, and liver steatosis) found to be statistically significant were used for development of index. Synthetic minority oversampling technique (SMOTE) was employed to balance representation of minority classes and hence this index was named "SMOTE Application for Reading CT in AcuTe Pancreatitis (SMART-CT index)". Binomial logistic regression was used for development of prediction algorithm. Nomograms were then created and validated for each outcome. RESULTS The new CT index had area under the curve (AUC) of 0.79 [95% CI 0.65-0.93], 0.66 (95% CI 0.54-0.77), 0.75 (95% CI 0.65-0.85), 0.83 (95% CI 0.69-0.96), 0.70 (95% CI 0.60-0.81), and 0.64 (95% CI 0.53-0.75) for mortality, intensive care unit (ICU) stay, length of hospitalization, length of ICU stay, number of admissions, and severity, respectively. The AUC of validation cohort was comparable to the training cohort. CONCLUSION The novel nomogram-based index predicts occurrence of clinical outcome with moderate accuracy.
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Gupta P, Gupta J, Kumar C, Samanta J, Mandavdhare H, Sharma V, Sinha SK, Gupta V, Yadav TD, Dutta U, Kochhar R. Aggressive Percutaneous Catheter Drainage Protocol for Necrotic Pancreatic Collections. Dig Dis Sci 2020; 65:3696-3701. [PMID: 32026280 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-020-06116-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2019] [Accepted: 01/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Percutaneous catheter drainage (PCD) performed pro-actively for collections in acute pancreatitis (AP) is associated with better outcomes. However, there are only a few studies describing this protocol. AIM We aimed to evaluate an aggressive PCD protocol. METHODS Consecutive patients with AP who underwent PCD with an aggressive protocol between January 2018 and January 2019 were included. This protocol involved catheter upsizing at a pre-specified interval (every 4-6 days) as well as drainage of all the new collections. The indications and technical details of PCD and clinical outcomes were compared with patients who underwent standard PCD. RESULTS Out of the 185 patients with AP evaluated during the study period, 110 (59.4%) underwent PCD, all with the aggressive protocol. The historical cohort of standard PCD comprised of 113 patients. There was no significant difference in the indication of PCD and interval from pain onset to PCD between the two groups. The mean number of catheters was significantly higher in the aggressive PCD group (1.86 ± 0.962 vs. 1.44 ± 0.667, p = 0.002). Additional catheters were inserted in 54.2% of patients in aggressive group vs. 36.2% in the standard group (p = 0.006). Length of hospital stay and intensive care unit (ICU) stay were significantly longer in the standard PCD group (34.3 ± 20.14 vs. 27.45 ± 14.2 days, p < 0.001 and 10.46 ± 12.29 vs. 4.12 ± 8.5, p = 0.009, respectively). There was no significant difference in mortality and surgery between the two groups. CONCLUSION Aggressive PCD protocol results in reduced length of hospital stay and ICU stay and can reduce hospitalization costs.
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- Pankaj Gupta
- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Department of Surgery, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Department of Surgery, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012, India.
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Gupta P, Verma N, Samanta J, Mandavdhare H, Sharma V, Kant Sinha S, Dutta U, Kochhar R. Variability of contrast enhancement of pancreas on computed tomography in patients with acute pancreatitis and isolated extrapancreatic necrosis. Acta Gastroenterol Belg 2020; 83:593-597. [PMID: 33321016] [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] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIM To evaluate the variability in the enhancement of pancreas on computed tomography (CT) in patients with acute pancreatitis (AP) and isolated extrapancreatic necrosis (EPN) and to investigate whether it affects the extrapancreatic findings and patient outcomes. PATIENTS AND METHODS This retrospective study comprised of consecutive patients with isolated EPN evaluated between April 2017 and April 2019. A radiologist measured the pancreatic attenuation values (PAV) of head, body, and tail on a contrast enhanced CT. Using a cut-off PAV of 100HU, patients were divided into two groups. The extrapancreatic CT findings and outcome parameters were compared between the two groups. RESULTS Thirty patients (mean age, 42.13 years, 17 males) with isolated EPN were evaluated. The mean PAV in the head, body, and tail was 83.13 HU (range, 59-161), 84.17 HU (range, 60-160), and 82.23 HU (range, 53-137). The overall mean PAV was 83.12 HU (range, 58-152). There were six patients with overall mean PAV≥100 HU. The group with PAV≥100 HU had a higher number of patients with infected necrosis (66.6% vs. 14.2%, P=0.018). PAV had a significant association with length of hospitalization (P=0.045). CONCLUSION There is significant variability in the pancreatic enhancement on CT among patients with AP and isolated EPN. Patients with PAV≥100 HU had a significantly longer hospital stay. This, however, may be related to a greater number of patients with infected necrosis in this group.
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- P Gupta
- Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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Gupta P, Koshi S, Sinha SK, Sharma V, Mandavdhare H, Samanta J, Dutta U, Kochhar R. Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound is a Useful Adjunct to Doppler Ultrasound in the Initial Assessment of Patients Suspected of Budd Chiari Syndrome. Curr Probl Diagn Radiol 2020; 50:646-649. [PMID: 32807544 DOI: 10.1067/j.cpradiol.2020.07.004] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2020] [Revised: 06/27/2020] [Accepted: 07/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Doppler is the screening modality of choice for assessment of patients suspected of Budd Chiari syndrome (BCS). The aim of this study was to compare the diagnostic value of contrast enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) with Doppler in the initial evaluation of patients with BCS. METHODS This was a retrospective study of patients with suspicion of BCS who underwent CEUS of the hepatic veins and inferior vena cava between July 2017 and April 2019. CEUS was performed using Sonovue. All patients underwent Doppler evaluation of the hepatic veins and inferior vena cava. The final diagnosis of BCS was based on transvenous or percutaneous digital subtraction venography. The diagnostic accuracy of CEUS was compared with Doppler. RESULTS A total of 19 patients (median age, 30 years; 11 males) were evaluated with CEUS and Doppler. A final diagnosis of BCS was established on digital subtraction venography in 15 patients. CEUS was found to have a 100% sensitivity and 75% specificity. The sensitivity and specificity of Doppler was 100% and 25%. The diagnostic accuracies of CEUS and Doppler were 94.74% and 84.29%, respectively. CONCLUSION CEUS is a useful adjunct to the Doppler in the initial assessment of patients with BCS. However, further prospective studies must confirm our preliminary observations.
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- Pankaj Gupta
- Department of Radiodiagnosis, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India.
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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Gupta P, Maralakunte M, Rathee S, Samanta J, Sharma V, Mandavdhare H, Sinha SK, Dutta U, Kochhar R. Percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage in patients at higher risk for adverse events: experience from a tertiary care referral center. Abdom Radiol (NY) 2020; 45:2547-2553. [PMID: 31776603 DOI: 10.1007/s00261-019-02344-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [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: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Despite advances in endoscopic drainage procedures, percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD) remains an essential interventional radiology (IR) procedure. Several factors may adversely affect the success of PTBD. We report the experience of our IR unit with PTBD in patients considered at higher risk for adverse events. MATERIAL Consecutive PTBDs performed between November 2017 and April 2019 were retrospectively reviewed. The patients at increased risk for adverse events from PTBD, defined by one or more of the following factors: non-dilated system, moderate amount of perihepatic fluid, coagulopathy, altered sensorium, and PTBD performed at bedside, were identified. Technical success, complications, and outcome at 3 months were recorded. RESULTS During the study period, PTBDs were performed in 90 patients. PTBDs in 57 (63.3%) patients (mean age 47.6 years, 35 females) were identified as predisposing to higher risk for adverse events. Left and right PTBD were performed in 37 (64.9%) and 15 (26.3%) patients, respectively. Bilateral PTBDs were performed in three (5.2%) patients. In two (3.5%) cases, biliary access was obtained via percutaneous cholecystostomy. Overall technical success of 91.2% (n = 52) was achieved. Carcinoma gallbladder was the most common underlying cause. Non-dilated ductal system was the most common condition deemed to predispose to higher risk for adverse events (n = 32, 56.1%), followed by perihepatic fluid (n = 9, 15.8%), and deranged coagulation parameters (n = 9, 15.8%). PTBD was performed at bedside in intensive care unit in 5 (8.8%) patients. Two (3.5%) patients had altered sensorium. Major complications in the form of biliary peritonitis were observed in three (5.2%) patients. No procedure-related mortality was observed. CONCLUSION PTBD can be effectively and safely performed even in situations deemed to predispose patients to increased risk for adverse events. Thus, the mere presence of these conditions should not cause a denial of PTBD.
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- Pankaj Gupta
- Department of Gastroenterology, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India.
- Department of Gastroenterology, Section of Radiology, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India.
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India
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Gupta P, Koshi S, Samanta J, Mandavdhare H, Sharma V, K Sinha S, Dutta U, Kochhar R. Kissing catheter technique for percutaneous catheter drainage of necrotic pancreatic collections in acute pancreatitis. Exp Ther Med 2020; 20:2311-2316. [PMID: 32765710 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2020.8897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2019] [Accepted: 04/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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One of the critical factors for predicting the success of percutaneous catheter drainage (PCD) is the mean CT density of collection. A higher CT density suggests more necrotic solid tissue within the collection. In the present study, a novel technique for PCD of the necrotic pancreatic collection with a higher mean CT density was evaluated. It was a retrospective study of patients with acute pancreatitis (AP) who underwent PCD of pancreatic collections between May 2018 and December 2018. Patients with pancreatic collections having a CT density of >30 Hounsfield Units (HU) were considered for PCD using the kissing catheter technique. This technique involved placing two catheters side-by-side through a single cutaneous entry site, as the conventional technique of PCD may not be effective. The technical details, outcomes and complications of this technique were recorded. A total of 10 patients with a mean age of 30 years underwent PCD using this technique. All patients had severe pancreatitis with a mean CT severity index of 9 (range, 8-10). The mean CT density was 37 HU (range, 32-56). Successful management with PCD alone was achieved in 8 patients. The other 2 patients underwent surgical necrosectomy. One patient who underwent surgical necrosectomy died. Minor complications occurred in 3 patients. The kissing catheter technique allows for a higher success rate of PCD compared with that of the conventional method of PCD, in collections with a higher mean CT density.
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- Pankaj Gupta
- Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Imaging and Research, Chandigarh, Punjab 160012, India
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Imaging and Research, Chandigarh, Punjab 160012, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nehru Hospital, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Imaging and Research, Chandigarh, Punjab 160012, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nehru Hospital, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Imaging and Research, Chandigarh, Punjab 160012, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nehru Hospital, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Imaging and Research, Chandigarh, Punjab 160012, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nehru Hospital, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Imaging and Research, Chandigarh, Punjab 160012, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nehru Hospital, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Imaging and Research, Chandigarh, Punjab 160012, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nehru Hospital, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Imaging and Research, Chandigarh, Punjab 160012, India
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Singh H, Krishnamurthy G, Kumar H, Gorsi U, Kumar-M P, Mandavdhare H, Sharma V, Yadav TD. Effect of bile duct clamping versus no clamping on surgical site infections in patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy: a randomized controlled study. ANZ J Surg 2020; 90:1434-1440. [PMID: 32378802 DOI: 10.1111/ans.15947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2020] [Revised: 04/13/2020] [Accepted: 04/19/2020] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Infectious complications cause significant morbidity after pancreatoduodenectomy (PD). The impact of uncontrolled spillage of bile during PD has not been systematically studied. METHODS Patients undergoing PD for malignant lesions between March 2017 and May 2019 were considered for inclusion. All patients underwent standard pre-operative preparation and antibiotic prophylaxis. After confirmation of resectability, the patients were randomized into one of the two groups: common hepatic duct clamping using atraumatic bulldog clamp after biliary division (Group I) or no clamping (Group II). Post-operative outcomes including surgical site infection (SSI) were compared. RESULTS Fifty-two patients were assessed for eligibility and eventually 40 were randomized (median age: 53.5 years, 28 (70%) males). Twenty patients were randomized into each group and 14 in each group had undergone pre-operative biliary drainage. Incidence of co-morbidities, operative time and blood loss were comparable between the two groups. SSI was significantly lower in Group I (4 (20%) versus 11 (55%), P = 0.02). Number needed to treat to prevent one SSI was 3. Incidence of intra-abdominal collections was higher in Group II, though, not statistically significant (2 (10%) versus 6 (30%), P = 0.23). The duration of post-operative antibiotics was significantly higher in Group II (7 IQR 4 versus 11 IQR 7 days, P = 0.04). Among the risk factor evaluated in the entire population, higher incidence of SSI was seen in patients with positive bile culture (13 (65%) versus 2 (10%), P = 0.04). CONCLUSION Bile duct clamping during PD reduces risk of superficial SSI.
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- Harjeet Singh
- Division of Surgical Gastroenterology, Department of General Surgery, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- SRM Institutes for Medical Science, Department of Surgical Gastroenterology and Transplantation, Chennai, India
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- Department of General Surgery, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Division of Surgical Gastroenterology, Department of General Surgery, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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Gupta P, Dawra S, Chandel K, Samanta J, Mandavdhare H, Sharma V, Sinha SK, Dutta U, Kochhar R. Fat-modified computed tomography severity index (CTSI) is a better predictor of severity and outcome in patients with acute pancreatitis compared with modified CTSI. Abdom Radiol (NY) 2020; 45:1350-1358. [PMID: 32185443 DOI: 10.1007/s00261-020-02473-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND The amount of intra-abdominal fat on CT correlates positively with the severity of acute pancreatitis (AP). The objective of the study was to evaluate a fat-modified CT severity index (FMCTSI) and compare its performance with MCTSI. MATERIALS AND METHODS For this retrospective study, 99 patients with AP who underwent contrast-enhanced CT between 3 and 7 days after pain onset were divided into a training cohort (n = 75) and a validation cohort (n = 24). MCTSI was calculated. The total adipose tissue (TAT), visceral adipose tissue (VAT), and total to visceral fat ratio (TVFR) were computed using semi-automatic software. These parameters were given a score of 1-3. FMCTSI was calculated by adding the fat score to MCTSI. Concordance for diagnosing the severity of AP was assessed. Areas under receiver operating characteristic curves (AUC) for predicting clinical outcomes were compared between FMCTSI and MCTSI. The diagnostic performance of the FMCTSI in the validation cohort was also evaluated. RESULTS In the training cohort, our proposed FMCTSI performed better than MCTSI for all the outcome parameters. The highest concordance for the severity of AP was achieved for VAT-MCTSI. For all outcome parameters, the highest AUC was seen for TVFR-MCTSI. In the validation cohort, the FMCTSI achieved diagnostic performance similar to the training cohort with the highest AUC for TVFR-MCTSI. CONCLUSION FMCTSI is a better CT index than MCTSI for predicting the severity and clinical outcomes of AP. Among the various FMCTSI parameters, TVFR-MCTSI is the best performer.
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- Pankaj Gupta
- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012, India.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012, India
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Yadav AI, Chattopadhyay A, Ahamed R, Muktesh G, Narang T, Nada R, Sharma A, Mandavdhare H, Sharma V, Dutta U. An unusual cause of granulomatous colitis: Behcet's disease. JGH Open 2020; 4:303-305. [PMID: 32280787 PMCID: PMC7144775 DOI: 10.1002/jgh3.12215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2019] [Revised: 05/09/2019] [Accepted: 05/12/2019] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Intestinal involvement in Behcet's disease (BD) is uncommon. Differentiating it from close mimics like Crohn's Disease is difficult. Further, in asymptomatic cases, diagnostic challenges posed is still greater. A 17‐year‐old boy had history of recurrent oro‐genital ulcers, papulo‐pustular skin eruptions, ocular lesions and had presented with recent onset perianal abscess. Fecal calprotectin was elevated, and ileo‐colonoscopy showed ileocolonic ulcers of inflammatory nature. Clinical diagnosis of intestinal BD was made. Patients with BD having mucosal lesions may harbor asymptomatic intestinal lesions. Screening them with fecal calprotectin levels and if positive, with subsequent imaging and endoscopic biopsy with timely initiation of appropriate treatment in such asymptomatic cases help to control overall disease activity.
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- Ashutosh I Yadav
- Department of Internal Medicine Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Chandigarh India
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- Department of Internal Medicine Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Chandigarh India
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- Department of Gastroenterology Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Chandigarh India
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- Department of Gastroenterology Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Chandigarh India
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- Department of Dermatology Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Chandigarh India
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- Department of Histopathology Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Chandigarh India
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- Department of Internal Medicine Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Chandigarh India
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- Department of Gastroenterology Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Chandigarh India
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- Department of Gastroenterology Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Chandigarh India
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- Department of Gastroenterology Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Chandigarh India
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Gupta P, Bansal V, Kumar-M P, Sinha SK, Samanta J, Mandavdhare H, Sharma V, Dutta U, Kochhar R. Diagnostic accuracy of Doppler ultrasound, CT and MRI in Budd Chiari syndrome: systematic review and meta-analysis. Br J Radiol 2020; 93:20190847. [PMID: 32150462 DOI: 10.1259/bjr.20190847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the sensitivity, specificity, and diagnostic odds ratio (DOR) of Doppler ultrasound, CT, and MRI in the diagnosis of Budd Chiari syndrome (BCS). METHODS We performed a literature search in PubMed, Embase, and Scopus to identify articles reporting the diagnostic accuracy of Doppler ultrasound, CT, and MRI (either alone or in combination) for BCS using catheter venography or surgery as the reference standard. The quality of the included articles was assessed by using the Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies-2 tool. RESULTS 11 studies were found eligible for inclusion. Pooled sensitivities and specificities of Doppler ultrasound were 89% [95% confidence interval (CI), 81-94%, I2 = 24.7%] and 68% (95% CI, 3-99%, I2 = 95.2%), respectively. Regarding CT, the pooled sensitivities and specificities were 89% (95% CI, 77-95%, I2 = 78.6%) and 72% (95% CI, 21-96%, I2 = 91.4%), respectively. The pooled sensitivities and specificities of MRI were 93% (95% CI, 89-96%, I2 = 10.6%) and 55% (95% CI, 5-96%, I2 = 87.6%), respectively. The pooled DOR for Doppler ultrasound, CT, and MRI were 10.19 (95% CI: 1.5, 69.2), 14.57 (95% CI: 1.13, 187.37), and 20.42 (95% CI: 1.78, 234.65), respectively. The higher DOR of MRI than that of Doppler ultrasound and CT shows the better discriminatory power. The area under the curve for MRI was 90.8% compared with 88.4% for CT and 86.6% for Doppler ultrasound. CONCLUSION Doppler ultrasound, CT and MRI had high overall diagnostic accuracy for diagnosis of BCS, but substantial heterogeneity was found. Prospective studies are needed to investigate diagnostic performance of these imaging modalities. ADVANCES IN KNOWLEDGE MRI and CT have the highest meta-analytic sensitivity and specificity, respectively for the diagnosis of BCS. Also, MRI has the highest area under curve for the diagnosis of BCS.
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- Pankaj Gupta
- Departments of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Departments of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Gastroenterology, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India
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Gupta P, Rana P, Bellam BL, Samanta J, Mandavdhare H, Sharma V, Sinha SK, Dutta U, Kochhar R. Site and size of extrapancreatic necrosis are associated with clinical outcomes in patients with acute necrotizing pancreatitis. Pancreatology 2020; 20:9-15. [PMID: 31780286 DOI: 10.1016/j.pan.2019.11.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2019] [Revised: 11/17/2019] [Accepted: 11/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND The site and size of extrapancreatic necrosis (EPN) as assessed on computed tomography may influence the severity of acute necrotizing pancreatitis (ANP). The objective of the study was to evaluate the impact of site and size of EPN on the clinical outcomes in patients with acute necrotizing pancreatitis (ANP). METHOD AND MATERIALS This retrospective study comprised of consecutive patients with ANP who were admitted between January 2017 and March 2019. Patients in whom the initial contrast enhanced CT showed EPN were eligible for inclusion. The site, volume and maximum dimension of EPN were recorded. The severity of AP and modified CT severity index (MCTSI) was calculated. Clinical outcomes were recorded. RESULTS A total of 119 patients (mean age, 37.56 years, 91 males) were included. There was a significant association between the location of EPN and the outcome parameters. The left posterior pararenal collections were significantly associated with mortality (P = 0.041), left paracolic gutter collections with the length of hospitalisation (LOH) (P = 0.014), and right paracolic gutter and mesenteric collections with the intensive care unit (ICU) stay (P = 0.024, and P = 0.021, respectively). There was a significant correlation between the volume and the maximum dimension of collection with LOH and ICU stay. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve for volume, maximum dimension and MCTSI for predicting death was 0.724 (95% CI, 0.612-0.837), 0.644 (95% CI, 0.516-0.772) and 0.574 (95% CI, 0.452-0.696), respectively. CONCLUSION The site and size of EPN provide reliable and objective information for assessing clinical outcomes in patients with ANP.
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- Pankaj Gupta
- Department of Gastroenterology Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012, India.
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012, India
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Shah J, Dutta U, Rudramurthy S, Chakrabarti A, Sinha SK, Sharma V, Mandavdhare H, Sharma P, Kalsi D, Popli P, Radhika S, Das A, Kochhar R. Colonic mucosa-associated candida assessed by biopsy culture is associated with disease severity in ulcerative colitis: A prospective study. J Dig Dis 2019; 20:642-648. [PMID: 31626384 DOI: 10.1111/1751-2980.12825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2019] [Revised: 10/15/2019] [Accepted: 10/15/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the relationship of mucosa-associated candida (MAC) and disease severity in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC). METHODS We prospectively investigated the presence, nature, and quantification of MAC in patients with UC and its relationship with disease severity. Consecutive patients with UC were assessed for clinical, endoscopic, histological features and serum markers of disease severity. All patients underwent mucosal brushing cytology, brushing culture, and biopsy culture for candida growth. MAC was considered present if mucosal biopsy culture grew candida. Candida spp. identification was performed by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization. Serum β-D-glucan was measured with a Fungitell assay. Patients with irritable bowel syndrome who had undergone similar investigations were included as controls. RESULTS Ninety-six patients with UC showed evidence of MAC more often than the controls (n = 20) based on biopsy culture (33.3% vs 5.0%, P = 0.011), brush cytology (30.2% vs 5.0%, P = 0.019), and brush culture (36.5% vs 10.0%, P = 0.021). Patients with UC had higher candida colony counts (≥103 CFU/mL) than controls (34.4% vs 5.0%, P = 0.007). Median β-D-glucan values were higher in patients with UC than in controls (103.26 pg/mL vs 66.51 pg/mL, P = 0.011). The UC group with MAC had a higher median total Mayo score, C-reactive protein, fecal calprotectin, β-D-glucan, and histological activity than those without MAC. CONCLUSIONS Patients with UC more often show evidence of MAC and a higher candida colony count than controls. The presence of MAC is associated with high disease severity in patients with UC.
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- Jimil Shah
- Department of Gastroenterology, Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Medical Microbioloy, Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Medical Microbioloy, Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Cytology, Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Pathology, Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh, India
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Singh H, Krishnamurthy G, Kumar H, Mandavdhare H, Sharma V, Yadav TD. Surgical Management of Jejunal Tumors: Experience from Tertiary Care Centre. J Gastrointest Cancer 2019; 51:901-907. [PMID: 31705396 DOI: 10.1007/s12029-019-00327-5] [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] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Small bowel is an uncommon site for primary neoplasm in the gastrointestinal tract. Traditionally, duodenum has been combined with jejunum and ileum in analysing the presentation and management of these tumors. Given the different presentation pattern, diagnostic difficulties and anatomical considerations, jejunal tumors may differ from duodenal tumors. METHODOLOGY Retrospective analysis of a prospectively maintained database of patients with histology proven jejunal tumors was done. Clinico-radiological characters, histological findings, surgical procedures and the outcomes in these patients were studied. RESULTS Sixteen patients were included in the study. Median age at presentation was 42 years (26-76 years) and majority were males (n = 11, 68.8%). Seven (43.7%) patients presented with emergencies. Endoscopic tissue diagnosis could be obtained in 5 (31.3%) patients. Histology of tumors were adenocarcinoma, gastrointestinal stromal tumor and lymphoma in 6 (37.5%), 5 (31.3%) and 3 (18.8%) respectively. Sarcoma (myxofibroma) and metastasis (urothelial origin) were present in one patient each. Two patients with adenocarcinoma had neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Curative resection was feasible in 14 patients. Resection of tumor-bearing segment with anastomosis was performed in 9 patients. Among these, 5 had duodenojejunostomy. One patient had resection and double-barrel jejunostomy. One patient with jejunal GIST had sleeve resection. Multi-visceral resection was performed in 3 patients. There were no mortality and median postoperative hospital stay was 11 days (range 7-33 days). CONCLUSION Histology spectrum of jejunal tumors are distinct. Difficulty in obtaining preoperative tissue diagnosis of these lesions need to be addressed by improved endoscopic and image-directed biopsy techniques.
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- Harjeet Singh
- Department of General Surgery, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, 5th floor, F block, Chandigarh, India.
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- Department of General Surgery, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, 5th floor, F block, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of General Surgery, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, 5th floor, F block, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of General Surgery, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, 5th floor, F block, Chandigarh, India
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Shah J, Dutta U, Das A, Sharma V, Mandavdhare H, Sharma P, Kalsi D, Popli P, Kochhar R. Relationship between Mayo endoscopic score and histological scores in ulcerative colitis: A prospective study. JGH Open 2019; 4:382-386. [PMID: 32514441 PMCID: PMC7273720 DOI: 10.1002/jgh3.12260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2018] [Revised: 07/04/2019] [Accepted: 08/27/2019] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Background The Mayo endoscopic score (MES) remains the most commonly used index in clinical practice, as well as in various clinical trials. Recently, two validated histological indices (Nancy Index [NI] and Robert Histological Index [RHI]) have been developed for ulcerative colitis (UC). We aim to study the relationship between MES with NI, RHI, and the established Geboes Index (GI) in patients with UC. Methods This was a prospective single‐center study. MES was documented from the most involved area. Biopsy was taken from the same area and reported by a single gastrointestinal histopathologist who was blinded to the endoscopic score. Histological activity was reported using GI, NI, and RHI. Statistical analysis was performed using Spearman's correlation coefficient and Cohen's kappa coefficient using SPSS version 23. Results Median age of patients with UC (n = 96) was 36 years. Seventeen patients were in endoscopic remission (MES 0/1). Correlation coefficient between MES and GI/NI/RHI was only weak to moderate (rho = 0.381/0.389/0.442, respectively; P < 0.001 for all three correlations). In patients with endoscopic mucosal healing (n = 17), the agreement coefficient between MES and GI/RHI was weak (κ = 0.253/0.336, respectively; P = 0.001 for both agreements). However, there was no significant agreement coefficient between MES and NI (P = 0.573). Conclusion MES moderately correlated with histological scores. RHI had the best correlation with MES among all histological indices. Endoscopic mucosal healing is not strongly correlated with histological healing. Histological examination should be performed even in patients with mucosal healing to detect ongoing histological activity.
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- Jimil Shah
- Department of GastroenterologyPostgraduate Institute of Medical Education and ResearchChandigarhIndia
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- Department of GastroenterologyPostgraduate Institute of Medical Education and ResearchChandigarhIndia
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- Department of PathologyPostgraduate Institute of Medical Education and ResearchChandigarhIndia
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- Department of GastroenterologyPostgraduate Institute of Medical Education and ResearchChandigarhIndia
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- Department of GastroenterologyPostgraduate Institute of Medical Education and ResearchChandigarhIndia
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- Department of GastroenterologyPostgraduate Institute of Medical Education and ResearchChandigarhIndia
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- Department of GastroenterologyPostgraduate Institute of Medical Education and ResearchChandigarhIndia
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- Department of GastroenterologyPostgraduate Institute of Medical Education and ResearchChandigarhIndia
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- Department of GastroenterologyPostgraduate Institute of Medical Education and ResearchChandigarhIndia
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Gupta P, Chayan Das G, Sharma V, Mandavdhare H, Samanta J, Singh H, Kant Sinha S, Dutta U, Kochhar R. Role of computed tomography in prediction of gastrointestinal fistula in patients with acute pancreatitis. Acta Gastroenterol Belg 2019; 82:495-500. [PMID: 31950804] [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] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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AIM To identify computed tomography (CT) features that predict gastrointestinal fistula (GIF) in patients with acute pancreatitis (AP). METHODS This retrospective study comprised consecutive patients with AP and GIF from June 2017 to June 2018. The diagnosis of GIF was based on upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, colonoscopy or surgery. A cohort of 19 matched patients from a prospective database of AP served as control group. Measures of severity, and clinical outcome were evaluated. CT parameters were compared between the groups to assess the features that could predict the development of GIF. RESULTS There was no difference between the two groups in terms of disease etiology, severity, drainage, and mortality. On univariate analysis, the CT features that were found to be significantly different between the two groups were the presence of bowel wall thickening (P=0.005), maximum thickness of the bowel wall (P=0.007), presence of air foci in extra pancreatic necrosis/ collection (P=0.013), discontinuity of the bowel wall (P=0.046) and the displacement/ compression of bowel by fluid collection (P=0.014). On multivariate analysis, all the above-mentioned CT findings except discontinuity of bowel wall were found to be statistically significant. CONCLUSION CT is helpful in predicting GIF in patients with AP.
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- P Gupta
- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of General Surgery, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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Singh H, Irrinki S, Yadav TD, Kumar H, Kharel J, Dhaka N, Mandavdhare H, Sharma V. Surgical Outcomes in Patients with Abdominal Cocoon: Series of 15 Patients. World J Surg 2019; 43:2143-2148. [PMID: 31011822 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-019-05006-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Bansal A, Gupta P, Singh H, Samanta J, Mandavdhare H, Sharma V, Sinha SK, Dutta U, Kochhar R. Gastrointestinal complications in acute and chronic pancreatitis. JGH Open 2019; 3:450-455. [PMID: 31832543 PMCID: PMC6891019 DOI: 10.1002/jgh3.12185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [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: 12/18/2018] [Revised: 02/06/2019] [Accepted: 03/21/2019] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Pancreatitis is one of the important medical conditions. Gastrointestinal (GI) complications of pancreatitis are important and lead to significant morbidity and mortality. Diagnosis of these complications is difficult and may require a strong clinical suspicion coupled with various imaging features. This review provides an extensive update of the whole spectrum of GI complication of pancreatitis, both acute and chronic, from inflammation, ischemia, and necrosis to obstruction, perforation, and GI fistulae. The focus is on the clinical and imaging features of this less commonly described aspect of pancreatitis.
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- Akash Bansal
- Department of Radiodiagnosis Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) Chandigarh India
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- Department of Gastroenterology Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) Chandigarh India
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- Department of Surgery Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) Chandigarh India
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- Department of Gastroenterology Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) Chandigarh India
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- Department of Gastroenterology Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) Chandigarh India
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- Department of Gastroenterology Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) Chandigarh India
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- Department of Gastroenterology Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) Chandigarh India
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- Department of Gastroenterology Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) Chandigarh India
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- Department of Gastroenterology Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) Chandigarh India
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Gupta P, Kumar S, Sharma V, Mandavdhare H, Dhaka N, Sinha SK, Dutta U, Kochhar R. Common and uncommon imaging features of abdominal tuberculosis. J Med Imaging Radiat Oncol 2019; 63:329-339. [PMID: 30932343 DOI: 10.1111/1754-9485.12874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [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: 09/28/2018] [Accepted: 02/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Despite the advances in the medical care, tuberculosis (TB) still remains an important health problem. This is particularly relevant to the developing countries as well as the immunocompromised population in the developed world. Multidrug resistance poses another challenge and may be responsible for increasing incidence of TB, to some extent. The respiratory system is the most commonly involved, although any organ system may be affected. Abdominal involvement occurs in 11-12% of the patients with extrapulmonary TB. The clinical features of abdominal TB are nonspecific. Imaging plays an important role in the diagnosis of abdominal TB. Although a few imaging features strongly favour the possibility of TB, abdominal TB is a greater masquerader. In this review, we highlight the entire spectrum of the manifestations of abdominal tuberculosis (excluding the genitourinary involvement) with an emphasis on imaging findings.
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- Pankaj Gupta
- Department of Gastroenterology and Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Imaging and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Imaging and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Imaging and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Imaging and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Imaging and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Imaging and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Imaging and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Imaging and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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Kalsi D, Dutta U, Popli P, Ray P, Kaman L, Dahiya D, Behera A, Sharma P, Mandavdhare H, Sharma V. AB067. P-38. Microbial analysis of gallstones and gallbladder tissue by MALDI-TOF in patients with symptomatic gallstones. Hepatobiliary Surg Nutr 2019. [DOI: 10.21037/hbsn.2019.ab067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Gall bladder tuberculosis (TB) is a rare entity and differentiation of gall bladder TB from gall bladder malignancy is difficult. We hereby present an unusual case of incidental diagnosis of gall bladder TB during the evaluation of a gall bladder with suspicion of gall bladder cancer in a 49-year-old woman. The diagnosis of gall bladder TB was made with fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) from the gall bladder mass as the disease was found unresectable after cross-sectional imaging. Even with the advancement of cross-sectional imaging, the differentiation of gall bladder TB from gall bladder malignancy is not possible without tissue diagnosis.
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- Kunal Bikram Deo
- 1 Senior resident, Division of Surgical Gastroenterology, Department of General Surgery, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India
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- 2 Assistant Professor, Department of Gastroenterology, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India
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- 2 Assistant Professor, Department of Gastroenterology, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India
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- 4 Assistant Professor, Department of Cytopathology, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India
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- 5 Assistant Professor, Division of Surgical Gastroenterology, Department of General Surgery, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India
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Abdominal tuberculosis is a common problem for clinicians in the tropical world and may manifest with varying clinical scenarios. Intestinal tuberculosis could have intestinal ulcers, strictures, hypertrophic lesions like polyps and may be complicated by perforation, bleeding, and intestinal obstruction. Crohn's disease is an important differential of intestinal tuberculosis which is closely mimics intestinal tuberculosis in clinical, endoscopic, radiological and histological presentation. Crohn's disease is known to have a fistulising variant. We report the case of 23 year old lady who had disseminated tuberculosis with intestinal involvement and seemed to improve on anti-tubercular therapy (ATT) but present with intestinal obstruction in the third month of ATT. Surgical exploration revealed clumping of bowel loops with multiple ileo-ileal fistulae. The case is presented because of the presence of entero-enteric fistulae and also because it demonstrated that intestinal tuberculosis may need surgical intervention even after initial improvement because of complications like intestinal obstruction.
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- Harjeet Singh
- Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research General Surgery
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- Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Gastroenterology
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Kumar S, Gupta P, Sharma V, Mandavdhare H, Bhatia A, Sinha S, Dhaka N, Srinivasan R, Dutta U, Kocchar R. Role of Ultrasound-Guided Fine-Needle Aspiration Cytology of Omentum in Diagnosis of Abdominal Tuberculosis. Surg Infect (Larchmt) 2019; 20:91-94. [PMID: 30481127 DOI: 10.1089/sur.2018.165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- Suresh Kumar
- Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Cytology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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Singh H, Krishnamurthy G, Rajendran J, Sharma V, Mandavdhare H, Kumar H, Deen Yadav T, Vasishta RK, Singh R. Surgery for Abdominal Tuberculosis in the Present Era: Experience from a Tertiary-Care Center. Surg Infect (Larchmt) 2018; 19:640-645. [PMID: 30044168 DOI: 10.1089/sur.2018.077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The role of surgery in abdominal tuberculosis is being redefined, as many patients will be candidates for endoscopic dilatation rather than open surgery. METHODS A retrospective analysis was done of the surgical procedures performed in patients with abdominal tuberculosis in a large tertiary-care center in North India. Details such as clinical presentations, previous history of tuberculosis, any anti-tubercular therapy (ATT), Mantoux skin test results, and the surgical procedures and findings were recorded. Short-term outcomes also were analyzed. RESULTS Thirty-five patients (26 male) were included, and the median age at presentation was 24 years (range 12-80 years). Sixteen patients had received prior ATT for abdominal tuberculosis. The indication for surgery was intestinal obstruction, perforation, and bleeding in 23 (66%), 10 (29%), and 2 (6%) respectively. Twenty-eight patients had intestinal strictures, with the ileum being the most common site (n = 21). Perforation was present in 10 patients, of which six had multiple perforations. Cocoon abdomen was present in four patients, two of whom had associated small-bowel stricture. Among 33 patients who underwent bowel resection, 14 had ileo-cecal resection/right hemicolectomy. The rest had small-bowel resection. Primary anastomosis and stoma creation was performed in 12 (36%) and 21 (64%), respectively. Post-operative intra-abdominal collections (p = 0.02) and incision dehiscence (p = 0.05) were more common in patients having stoma creation. CONCLUSION Surgical intervention is warranted in a subset of patients with abdominal tuberculosis and may be required in patients with recurrent intestinal obstruction or pain, intestinal perforation, or gastrointestinal bleeding.
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- Harjeet Singh
- 1 Department of General Surgery, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research , Chandigarh, India
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- 1 Department of General Surgery, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research , Chandigarh, India
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- 1 Department of General Surgery, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research , Chandigarh, India
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- 2 Department of Gastroenterology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research , Chandigarh, India
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- 2 Department of Gastroenterology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research , Chandigarh, India
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- 1 Department of General Surgery, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research , Chandigarh, India
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- 1 Department of General Surgery, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research , Chandigarh, India
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- 3 Department of Histopathology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research , Chandigarh, India
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- 1 Department of General Surgery, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research , Chandigarh, India
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Rana SS, Mandavdhare H, Sharma V, Sharma R, Dhalaria L, Bhatia A, Gupta R, Dutta U. Successful closure of chronic, nonhealing tubercular esophagobronchial fistula with an over‑the‑scope clip. Journal of Digestive Endoscopy 2017. [DOI: 10.4103/0976-5042.202820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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AbstractEsophagobronchial fistula is an uncommon complication of esophageal or mediastinal tuberculosis. A 35‑year‑old man, a known case of esophageal tuberculosis, who had received 9 months of antitubercular therapy (ATT) presented with persistent cough. He had previously been detected to have an esophagobronchial fistula for which multiple hemoclips had been applied elsewhere, but the fistula persisted. A fistulous communication between the esophagus and the left main bronchus was successfully closed with the help of over‑the‑scope‑clip (OTSC) system. The present case is unique as patient developed fistulous communication during the treatment with ATT and it persisted despite successful treatment of esophageal tuberculosis. Moreover, this refractory fistula could be successfully closed with OTSC.
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- Surinder Singh Rana
- Departments of Gastroenterology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Departments of Gastroenterology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Departments of Gastroenterology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Departments of Gastroenterology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Departments of Gastroenterology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Departments of Gastroenterology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Departments of Surgery, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Departments of Gastroenterology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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