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Abbassi F, Müller SA, Steffen T, Schmied BM, Warschkow R, Beutner U, Tarantino I. Coffee is more than just caffeine – a single-center, randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled superiority trial (CaCo trial). Br J Surg 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znac181.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Avoidance of prolonged postoperative bowel paralysis after colorectal surgery is of major importance due to its significant clinical implications. Postoperative caffeine consumption appears to be a promising strategy. The aim of this study was to assess whether postoperative oral caffeine intake shortens bowel hypomotility after elective laparoscopic colorectal surgery.
Methods
This was a single-center, randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled superiority trial conducted from October 1st, 2015 to August 10th, 2020. Patients aged >=18 years with malignant or benign disease undergoing elective laparoscopic colectomy were included and assigned randomly before surgery to receive 3x daily either 100 mg caffeine or 200 mg caffeine or 250 mg corn starch (placebo) after the procedure. Substances were served in indistinguishable capsules three times daily before the meals. The primary endpoint was time to first bowel movement, measured from the time of wound closure to the patient's first defecation. Secondary endpoints included colonic transit time, time to tolerance of solid food, length of hospital stay and perioperative morbidity.
Results
A total of 60 patients were randomized, 20 to each group. Twenty-seven patients followed the protocol and were included in the per-protocol (PP) analysis. Baseline characteristics were similarly distributed among the groups. In intention-to-treat analysis, the time to first bowel movement in the caffeine 200 mg group was 67.9 h (standard deviation [SD] 19.2), in the caffeine 100 mg group 68.2 h (SD 32.2) and in the placebo group 67.3 h (SD 22.7) (p=0.887). PP analysis and measurement of colonic transit time (41.8 h [SD 21.7] in the caffeine 200 mg group, 34.2 h [SD 22.9] in the caffeine 100 mg group and 46.3 h [SD 20.6] in the placebo group, p=0.317) confirmed non-significant differences. The time to tolerance of solid food, length of hospital stay and postoperative morbidity were comparable among the three groups and no deaths or related serious adverse events were observed during the study.
Conclusion
Although caffeine intake after laparoscopic colorectal surgery is safe, its administration was not associated with a shortened time to first bowel movement in contrast to previous studies. Thus, other ingredients of coffee might be responsible for the intestinal stimulatory effect previously described.
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- F Abbassi
- Department of General, Visceral, Endocrine and Transplant Surgery, Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen , St. Gallen, Switzerland
- Department of Surgery and Transplantation, University Hospital Zurich , Zurich, Switzerland
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- Swiss Institute for Translation and Entrepreneurial Medecine , Stiftung Lindenhof, Campus SLB, Bern, Switzerland
- Department of Surgery , Hirslanden Hospital Beau-Site, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of General, Visceral, Endocrine and Transplant Surgery, Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen , St. Gallen, Switzerland
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- Department of General, Visceral, Endocrine and Transplant Surgery, Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen , St. Gallen, Switzerland
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- Department of General, Visceral, Endocrine and Transplant Surgery, Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen , St. Gallen, Switzerland
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- Department of General, Visceral, Endocrine and Transplant Surgery, Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen , St. Gallen, Switzerland
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- Department of General, Visceral, Endocrine and Transplant Surgery, Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen , St. Gallen, Switzerland
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Hank T, Hinz U, Tarantino I, Kaiser J, Niesen W, Bergmann F, Hackert T, Büchler MW, Strobel O. Validation of at least 1 mm as cut-off for resection margins for pancreatic adenocarcinoma of the body and tail. Br J Surg 2018; 105:1171-1181. [PMID: 29738626 DOI: 10.1002/bjs.10842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2017] [Revised: 12/27/2017] [Accepted: 01/29/2018] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND The definition of resection margin (R) status in pancreatic cancer is under debate. Although a margin of at least 1 mm is an independent predictor of survival after resection for pancreatic head cancer, its relevance to pancreatic body and tail cancers remains unclear. This study aimed to validate R status based on a 1-mm tumour-free margin as a prognostic factor for resected adenocarcinoma involving the pancreatic body and tail. METHODS Patients who underwent distal or total pancreatectomy for adenocarcinomas of the pancreatic body and tail between January 2006 and December 2014 were identified from a prospective database. Resection margins were evaluated using a predefined cut-off of 1 mm. Rates of R0, R1 with invasion within 1 mm of the margin (R1 less than 1 mm), and R1 with direct invasion of the resection margin (R1 direct) were determined, and overall survival in each group assessed by Kaplan-Meier analysis. Univariable and multivariable Cox regression analyses were performed to identify predictors of survival. RESULTS R0 resection was achieved in 107 (23·5 per cent) and R1 in 348 (76·5 per cent) of 455 patients. Among R1 resections, invasion within 1 mm of the margin was found in 104 (22·9 per cent) and direct invasion in 244 (53·6 per cent). The R0 rate was 28·9 per cent after distal and 18·6 per cent after total pancreatectomy. In the total cohort, median survival times for patients with R0, R1 (less than 1 mm) and R1 (direct) status were 62·4, 24·6 and 17·2 months respectively, with 5-year survival rates of 52·6, 16·8 and 13·0 per cent (P < 0·001). In patients who received adjuvant chemotherapy, respective median survival times were 68·6, 32·8 and 21·4 months, with 5-year survival rates of 56, 22 and 16·0 per cent (P < 0·001). In multivariable analysis, R status was independently associated with survival. CONCLUSION A cut-off of at least 1 mm for evaluation of resection margins is an independent determinant of survival after resection of adenocarcinomas of the pancreatic body and tail.
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- T Hank
- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Institute of Pathology, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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Tarantino I, Warschkow R, Hackert T, Schmied BM, Büchler MW, Strobel O, Ulrich A. Staging of pancreatic cancer based on the number of positive lymph nodes. Br J Surg 2017; 104:608-618. [PMID: 28195303 DOI: 10.1002/bjs.10472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2016] [Revised: 08/10/2016] [Accepted: 11/28/2016] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND The International Study Group on Pancreatic Surgery has stated that at least 12 lymph nodes should be evaluated for staging of pancreatic cancer. The aim of this population-based study was to evaluate whether the number of positive lymph nodes refines staging. METHODS Patients who underwent pancreatectomy for stage I-II pancreatic cancer between 2004 and 2012 were identified from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results database. The predictive value of the number of positive lymph nodes for survival was assessed by generalized receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis and propensity score-adjusted Cox regression analysis. RESULTS Some 5036 patients were included, with a median of 18 (i.q.r. 15-24) lymph nodes examined. Positive lymph nodes were found in 3555 patients (70·6 per cent). The median duration of follow-up was 15 (i.q.r. 8-28) months. ROC curve analysis revealed that two positive lymph nodes best discriminated overall survival. Patients with one or two positive lymph nodes (pN1a) and those with three or more positive lymph nodes (pN1b) had an increased risk of overall mortality compared with patients who were node-negative (pN0): hazard ratio (HR) 1·47 (95 per cent c.i. 1·33 to 1·64) and HR 2·01 (1·82 to 2·22) respectively. These findings were confirmed by propensity score-adjusted Cox regression analysis. The 5-year overall survival rates were 39·8 (95 per cent c.i. 36·5 to 43·3) per cent for patients with pN0, 21·0 (18·6 to 23·6) per cent for those with pN1a and 11·4 (9·9 to 13·3) per cent for patients with pN1b disease. CONCLUSION The number of positive lymph nodes in the resection specimen is a prognostic factor in patients with pancreatic cancer.
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- I Tarantino
- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Biometry and Informatics, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany.,Department of Surgery, Kantonsspital St Gallen, St Gallen, Switzerland
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Kantonsspital St Gallen, St Gallen, Switzerland
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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Adamina M, Steffen T, Tarantino I, Beutner U, Schmied BM, Warschkow R. Meta-analysis of the predictive value of C-reactive protein for infectious complications in abdominal surgery. Br J Surg 2015; 102:590-8. [PMID: 25776855 DOI: 10.1002/bjs.9756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 94] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2014] [Revised: 10/27/2014] [Accepted: 11/25/2014] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND The aim of this analysis was to assess the predictive value of C-reactive protein (CRP) for the early detection of postoperative infectious complications after a variety of abdominal operations. METHODS A meta-analysis of seven cohort studies from a single institution was performed. Laparoscopic gastric bypass and colectomies, as well as open resections of cancer of the colon, rectum, pancreas, stomach and oesophagus, were included. The predictive value of CRP was assessed by the area under the curve (AUC) of the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve. RESULTS Of 1986 patients, 577 (29·1 (95 per cent c.i. 27·1 to 31·3) per cent) had at least one postoperative infectious complication. Patients undergoing laparoscopic gastric bypass (383 patients) or colectomy (285), and those having open gastric (97) or colorectal (934) resections were combined in a meta-analysis. Patients who had resection for cancer of the oesophagus (41) or pancreas (246) were analysed separately owing to heterogeneity. CRP levels 4 days after surgery had the highest diagnostic accuracy (AUC 0·76, 95 per cent c.i. 0·73 to 0·78). Sensitivity and specificity were 68·5 (60·6 to 75·5) and 71·6 (66·6 to 76·0) per cent respectively. Positive and negative predictive values were 50·4 (46·0 to 54·8) and 84·3 (80·8 to 87·3) per cent. The threshold CRP varied according to the procedure performed. CONCLUSION The negative predictive value of serum CRP concentration on day 4 after surgery facilitates reliable exclusion of postoperative infectious complications.
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- M Adamina
- Departments of Surgery, Kantonsspital Winterthur, Winterthur, Switzerland
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Curcio G, Granata A, Azzopardi N, Barresi L, Tarantino I, Traina M. Argon plasma coagulation before mechanical fragmentation of a large gastric persimmon bezoar: the woodworm technique. Endoscopy 2014; 45 Suppl 2 UCTN:E227-8. [PMID: 23945922 DOI: 10.1055/s-0033-1344220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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- G Curcio
- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Mediterranean Institute for Transplantation and Advanced Specialized Therapies, Palermo, Italy.
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Curcio G, Azzopardi N, Granata A, Barresi L, Tarantino I, Traina M. Endoscopic guide wire gallbladder decompression in a critically ill, septic patient. Endoscopy 2014; 45 Suppl 2 UCTN:E248-9. [PMID: 24008449 DOI: 10.1055/s-0033-1344420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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- G Curcio
- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Mediterranean Institute for Transplantation and Advanced Specialized Therapies, ISMETT, Palermo, Italy.
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Curcio G, Granata A, Azzopardi N, Pagano D, Barresi L, Tarantino I, Spada M, Traina M. The 'clip-band closure' technique: a new endoscopic traction method for closure of a large ulcer. Endoscopy 2014; 45 Suppl 2 UCTN:E171-2. [PMID: 23801287 DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1326499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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- G Curcio
- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Mediterranean Institute for Transplantation and Advanced Specialized Therapies (ISMETT), Palermo, Italy.
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Larghi A, Panic N, Capurso G, Leoncini E, Arzani D, Salvia R, Del Chiaro M, Frulloni L, Arcidiacono PG, Zerbi A, Manta R, Fabbri C, Ventrucci M, Tarantino I, Piciucchi M, Carnuccio A, Boggi U, Costamagna G, Delle Fave G, Pezzilli R, Bassi C, Bulajic M, Ricciardi W, Boccia S. Prevalence and risk factors of extrapancreatic malignancies in a large cohort of patients with intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) of the pancreas. Ann Oncol 2013; 24:1907-1911. [PMID: 23676419 DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdt184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [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] Open
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BACKGROUND The objectives of this study are to estimate prevalence and incidence of extrapancreatic malignancies (EPMs) among intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs) of the pancreas, and to identify risk factors for their occurrence. PATIENTS AND METHODS We conducted multicentric cohort study in Italy from January 2010 to January 2011 including 390 IPMN cases. EPMs were grouped as previous, synchronous (both prevalent) and metachronous (incident). We calculated the observed/expected (O/E) ratio of prevalent EPMs, and compared the distribution of demographic, medical history and lifestyle habits. RESULTS Ninety-seven EPMs were diagnosed in 92 patients (23.6%), among them 78 (80.4%) were previous, 14 (14.4%) were synchronous and 5 (5.2%) were metachronous. O/E ratios for prevalent EPMs were significantly increased for colorectal carcinoma (2.26; CI 95% 1.17-3.96), renal cell carcinoma (6.00; CI 95% 2.74-11.39) and thyroid carcinoma (5.56; CI 95% 1.80-12.96). Increased age, heavy cigarette smoking, alcohol consumption and first-degree family history of gastric cancer are significant risk factors for EPMs, while first-degree family history of colorectal carcinoma was borderline. CONCLUSION We report an increased prevalence of EPMs in Italian patients with IPMN, especially for colorectal carcinoma, renal cell and thyroid cancers. A systematic surveillance of IPMN cases for such cancer types would be advised.
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- Department of Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy; Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade; University Clinical-Hospital Center 'Dr Dragisa Misovic-Dedinje', Belgrade, Serbia
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- Digestive and Liver Disease Unit, University 'Sapienza', Rome
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- Department of Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, University of Verona, Verona
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- Department of Gastroenterology, University of Verona, Verona
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- Department of Gastroenterology & Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, San Raffaele Hospital, Milano
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- Pancreatic Surgery Section, Istituto Humanitas, Milano
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- Department of Gastroenterology, S. Agostino Hospital, Modena
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Bellaria Maggiore Hospita, Bologna
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Bologna, Bologna
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- Digestive and Liver Disease Unit, University 'Sapienza', Rome
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- Department of Surgery, University of Pisa, Pisa
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- Digestive and Liver Disease Unit, University 'Sapienza', Rome
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Bologna, Bologna
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- Department of Surgery, University of Verona, Verona
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade; University Clinical-Hospital Center 'Dr Dragisa Misovic-Dedinje', Belgrade, Serbia; Department of Gastroenterology, University Clinical Hospital 'Santa Maria della Misericordia', Udine
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- Department of Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy; IRCCS San Raffaele Pisana, Rome, Italy.
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Curcio G, Badas R, Miraglia R, Barresi L, Tarantino I, Traina M. Duodenal stump fistula following Roux-en-Y gastrectomy, treated with single-balloon enteroscopy using the tulip bundle technique and fibrin glue injection. Endoscopy 2013; 44 Suppl 2 UCTN:E364-5. [PMID: 23012024 DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1310073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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- G Curcio
- Department of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Mediterranean Institute for Transplantation and Advanced Specialized Therapies, Palermo, Italy.
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Curcio G, Granata A, Barresi L, Tarantino I, Mocciaro F, Traina M. Bile intraductal aspiration (BIDA): a fast method for bile collection. Endoscopy 2012; 44 Suppl 2 UCTN:E230-1. [PMID: 22715008 DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1291644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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- G Curcio
- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Mediterranean Institute for Transplantation and Advanced Specialized Therapies (IsMeTT), Palermo, Italy.
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Tarantino I, Traina M, Barresi L, Di Pisa M, Curcio G, Granata A. Treatment of infected pancreatic pseudocysts using a novel, dedicated covered self-expandable metal stent (CSEMS) with an effective antimigration system. Endoscopy 2012; 44 Suppl 2 UCTN:E147-8. [PMID: 22622714 DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1291570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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- I Tarantino
- Department of Gastroenterology, ISMETT/UPMC (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Italy), Palermo, Italy.
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Barresi L, Tarantino I, Granata A, Curcio G, Gentile R, Liotta R, Marrone G, Traina M. Biliary intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm visualized intralesionally through a fistula with the duodenal bulb. Endoscopy 2012; 44 Suppl 2 UCTN:E84-5. [PMID: 22396296 DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1291653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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- L Barresi
- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Service, IsMeTT/UPMC, Palermo, Italy.
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Curcio G, Traina M, Miraglia R, Tarantino I, Barresi L, Granata A. Treatment of a refractory biliary stricture after living donor liver transplantation, with a short fully covered metal stent with a long string. Endoscopy 2012; 44 Suppl 2 UCTN:E74-5. [PMID: 22396289 DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1291600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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- G Curcio
- Department of Endoscopy, Mediterranean Institute for Transplantation and Advanced Specialized Therapies, Palermo, Italy.
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Tarantino I, Mangiavillano B, Di Mitri R, Barresi L, Mocciaro F, Granata A, Masci E, Curcio G, Di Pisa M, Marino A, Traina M. Fully covered self-expandable metallic stents in benign biliary strictures: a multicenter study on efficacy and safety. Endoscopy 2012; 44:923-7. [PMID: 22893134 DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1310011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [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: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIM Benign biliary diseases include benign biliary stricture (BBS), lithiasis, and leaks. BBSs are usually treated with plastic stent placement; use of uncovered or partially covered metallic stents has been associated with failure related to mucosal hyperplasia. Some recently published series suggest the efficacy of fully covered self-expandable metal stents (FCSEMSs) in BBS treatment. We aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of FCSEMS in a large series of patients with BBS and a long follow-up. PATIENTS AND METHODS Prospective multicenter clinical study at three tertiary referral centers: ISMETT/UPMC Italy, Palermo, San Paolo Hospital, Milan, and the ARNAS Civico Hospital, Palermo, Italy. All consecutive patients with BBS were treated with placement of FCSEMS rather than plastic stents, as first approach (11 patients, 17.7 %), or as a second approach after failure of other treatments (51 patients, 82.2 %). RESULTS From January 2008 to March 2011, 62 patients (40 male) were included. Mean period of FCSEMS indwelling was 96.7 days (standard deviation [SD] 6.5 days). In 15 patients (24.2 %) the SEMS migrated. Resolution of BBS occurred in 56 patients (90.3 %), while in 6 (9.6 %) the treatment failed. Mean (SD) follow-up after SEMS removal was 15.9 (10) months. FCSEMS placement as first- or second-line approach showed no difference in failure. Recurrence was observed in 4 /56 patients (7.1 %); all were transplant recipients: P = 0.01; odds ratio (OR) 1.2, confidence interval (CI) 1.1 - 1.3. CONCLUSIONS Despite the noteworthy migration rate, FCSEMSs should be considered effective for refractory benign biliary strictures. Further studies are needed to assess their role as a first approach in the management of BBS.
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- I Tarantino
- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, IsMeTT/UPMC, Palermo, Italy.
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Linke GR, Tarantino I, Bruderer T, Celeiro J, Warschkow R, Tarr PE, Müller-Stich BP, Zerz A. Transvaginal access for NOTES: a cohort study of microbiological colonization and contamination. Endoscopy 2012; 44:684-9. [PMID: 22528675 DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1309390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [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: 12/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS Animal data and limited clinical evidence suggest a low incidence of infection following transvaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES). However, a systematic microbiological evaluation has not yet been carried out. The aim of this prospective cohort study was to evaluate the extent of microbiological contamination of the peritoneal cavity caused by the transvaginal access for NOTES and the impact of preoperative vaginal disinfection on vaginal colonization. PATIENTS AND METHODS Consecutive female patients with symptomatic cholecystolithiasis were offered either transvaginal rigid-hybrid cholecystectomy (tvCCE) or conventional laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Patients who opted for tvCCE were prospectively evaluated between February and June 2010. Disinfection in patients undergoing tvCCE included hexetidine tablets and octenidine applied vaginally. All patients received a single dose of perioperative cefuroxime. Swabs were obtained from the posterior fornix and the peritoneal cavity at different intervals. RESULTS Of 32 patients, 27 (84 %) opted to undergo tvCCE. One patient (4 %; 95 % confidence interval [CI] 0.7 % - 18.3 %) had a positive bacterial culture in the Douglas pouch prior to transvaginal access compared with two patients (7 %; 95 %CI 2.1 % - 23.4 %) following colpotomy closure (P = 1.000). Vaginal disinfection significantly decreased vaginal bacterial load (P = 0.001) and bacterial growth in routine cultures (P < 0.001); in 16 patients (59 %; 95 %CI 40.7 % - 75.5 %) vaginal swabs were sterile after disinfection. No postoperative surgical site infections occurred (95 %CI 0 % - 12.5 %). CONCLUSIONS In selected patients and following vaginal antisepsis, transvaginal access for NOTES is associated with microbiological contamination of the peritoneal cavity in a minority of patients, indicating a low risk of peritoneal contamination caused by the transvaginal access.
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- G R Linke
- Department of General, Visceral, and Transplant Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 110, Heidelberg, Germany.
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Fabbri C, Luigiano C, Cennamo V, Polifemo AM, Barresi L, Jovine E, Traina M, D'Imperio N, Tarantino I. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided transmural drainage of infected pancreatic fluid collections with placement of covered self-expanding metal stents: a case series. Endoscopy 2012; 44:429-33. [PMID: 22382852 DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1291624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [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: 12/13/2022]
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Endoscopic ultrasound-guided transmural drainage (EUS-GTD) has become the standard procedure for treating symptomatic pancreatic fluid collections. The aim of this series was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of covered self-expanding metal stent (CSEMS) placement for treating infected pancreatic fluid collections. From January 2007 to May 2010, 22 patients (18 M/4F; mean age 56.9) with infected pancreatic fluid collections (mean size, 13.2 cm) at two Italian centers were evaluated for EUS-GTD. In 20 of the 22 patients, EUS-GTD with CSEMS placement was indicated. Early complications occurred in two patients: one patient developed a superinfection, which was managed conservatively, and one experienced stent migration and superinfection, and was managed surgically. The CSEMSs were removed without difficulty in 18 patients after a median of 26 days, while stent removal failed in one patient due to inflammatory tissue ingrowth; instead it was removed during surgery performed for renal cancer. Clinical success was achieved without additional intervention in 17 patients during a mean follow-up of 610 days; only one symptomatic recurrence was observed. In our experience, EUS-GTD with CSEMS placement appears safe for the treatment of infected pancreatic fluid collections.
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- C Fabbri
- Unit of Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy, AUSL Bologna Bellaria-Maggiore Hospital, Bologna, Italy.
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Schmied B, Müller S, Tarantino I. PG 4.02 Pancreatic surgery: Beyond the traditional limits. Eur J Cancer 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/s0959-8049(12)70012-6] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Tarantino I, Traina M, Mocciaro F, Barresi L, Curcio G, Di Pisa M, Granata A, Volpes R, Gridelli B. Fully covered metallic stents in biliary stenosis after orthotopic liver transplantation. Endoscopy 2012; 44:246-50. [PMID: 22354824 DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1291465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [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: 12/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS Data from a preliminary study suggested that the placement of a fully covered metal stent may be a valid alternative to surgery in patients who do not respond to standard endoscopic treatment. The aims of the current study were to evaluate the clinical success of self-expandable metallic stents (SEMS) in a large cohort of patients and with a long followup,and the effectiveness of SEMS placement as a first-line procedure. MATERIALS AND METHODS Between January 2008 and August 2010, 54 consecutive patients with biliary complications following orthotopic liver transplantation were treated with SEMS placement:39 after failure of conventional endoscopic therapy (Group I), and 15 with no previous endoscopic treatment who were undergoing SEMS placement as first-line treatment for complications(Group II). RESULTS In Group I, resolution after SEMS removal was observed in 71.8% of patients. Mean followup after resolution was 22.1 ±10 months. Recurrence of the complication was observed in 14.3%of patients after a mean of 8.5 months and SEMS migration was observed in 33.3% of patients. In Group II, resolution was observed in 53.3% of patients.Mean follow-up after resolution was 14.4±2.2 months. Recurrence was observed in 25% of patients and SEMS migration was observed in 46.7 %. CONCLUSIONS For endotherapy of biliary complications after orthotopic liver transplantation, metallic stents should not be used as the primary modality. In patients in whom the standard approach fails, treatment with temporary SEMS placement can solve biliary complications in almost three-quarters of cases; however stent migration(33 %) remains a problem.
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- I Tarantino
- Department of Gastroenterology, ISMETT/UPMC, Via Tricomi 1, Palermo, Italy.
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Barresi L, Tarantino I, Curcio G, Granata A, Liotta R, Gentile R, Traina M. Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) aspect of duodenal bulb invasion by multifocal malignant pancreatic intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN). Endoscopy 2011; 43 Suppl 2 UCTN:E270-1. [PMID: 21837609 DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1256617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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- L Barresi
- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Mediterranean Institute for Transplantation and Advanced Specialized Therapies (IsMeTT), Palermo, Italy.
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Traina M, Tarantino I, Barresi L, Curcio G. Fully covered self-expandable metallic stents with anchor fins: a rose with many thorns. Endoscopy 2011; 43:1111. [PMID: 22135201 DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1256881] [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: 12/10/2022]
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Gruttadauria S, Li Petri S, Echeverri GJ, Ricotta C, Tarantino I, Traina M, Gridelli B. Liver abscess and septic shock as an unusual complication after endoscopic ampullectomy. Endoscopy 2011; 43 Suppl 2 UCTN:E158-9. [PMID: 21563061 DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1256261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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- S Gruttadauria
- Department of Abdominal and Transplantation Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Italy, Palermo, Italy.
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Fabbri C, Luigiano C, Cennamo V, Ferrara F, Pellicano R, Polifemo AM, Tarantino I, Barresi L, Morace C, Consolo P, D'Imperio N. Complications of endoscopic ultrasonography. MINERVA GASTROENTERO 2011; 57:159-166. [PMID: 21587145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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Since its development in the 1980s, endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) has undergone a great deal of technological modifications. EUS has become an important tool in the evaluation of patients with various clinical disorders and is increasingly being utilized in many centers. EUS has been evolving over the years; EUS-guided fine needle aspiration (FNA) for cytological and/or histological diagnosis has become standard practice and a wide array of interventional and therapeutic procedures are performed under EUS guidance for diseases which otherwise would have needed surgery, with its associated morbidities. EUS shares the risks and complications of other endoscopic procedures. This article addresses the specific adverse effects and risks associated with EUS, EUS-FNA and interventional EUS, namely perforation, bleeding, pancreatitis and infection. Measures to help minimizing these risks will also be discussed.
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- C Fabbri
- Unit of Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy, AUSL Bologna, Bellaria-Maggiore Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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Barresi L, Tarantino I, Curcio G, Mocciaro F, Catalano P, Spada M, Traina M. Pancreatic cystic lymphangioma in a 6-year-old girl, diagnosed by endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) fine needle aspiration. Endoscopy 2011; 43 Suppl 2 UCTN:E61-2. [PMID: 21287455 DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1256081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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- L Barresi
- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, ISMETT, Palermo, Italy.
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Curcio G, Mocciaro F, Tarantino I, Barresi L, Pagano D, Spada M, Traina M. Self-Expandable Metal Stent for Closure of a Large Leak after Total Gastrectomy. Case Rep Gastroenterol 2010; 4:293-297. [PMID: 21060732 PMCID: PMC2974987 DOI: 10.1159/000318860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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In recent years, self-expandable metallic stents (SEMSs) have emerged as a promising treatment alternative for the bridging and sealing of esophageal perforations and extensive anastomotic leaks after esophageal resection or total gastrectomy. A 56-year-old woman underwent a total gastrectomy with Roux-en-Y end-to-side esophagojejunostomy for a gastric signet ring cell carcinoma. Ten days later, esophagogastroduodenoscopy showed a 2 cm fistula in the distal end of the Roux limb of the anastomosis. This was confirmed by gastrografin esophagography. The patient was started on total parenteral nutrition. Having deemed clipping treatment for this fistula unfeasible, we decided to insert a partially silicone-coated SEMS (Evolution Controlled Release Esophageal Stent System, Cook Medical, Winston-Salem, N.C., USA). The stent was removed after ten days. Gastrografin esophagography showed no further contrast extravasation, and esophagogastroduodenoscopy showed closure of the fistula. No clinical complications were observed, and the patient was able to start normal per os nutrition. In conclusion, the treatment of symptomatic leaks in patients who have undergone esophagojejunostomy is challenging, and leakage from the jejunal stump can be a potentially serious complication. In the treatment of leakage after total gastrectomy, plastic stents (which are either too light or exercise too little radial force) and totally covered metallic stents may not adhere sufficiently to the esophagojeujunal walls and, as a result, migrate beyond the anastomosis. The promising results of this report suggest that early stenting, using a partially silicone-coated SEMS, is a feasible alternative to surgical treatment in this category of patients.
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- G Curcio
- Istituto Mediterraneo per i Trapianti e Terapie ad Alta Specializzazione, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Palermo, Italy
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Linke GR, Tarantino I, Hoetzel R, Warschkow R, Lange J, Lachat R, Zerz A. Transvaginal rigid-hybrid NOTES cholecystectomy: evaluation in routine clinical practice. Endoscopy 2010; 42:571-5. [PMID: 20432208 DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1244159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [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: 12/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS Cholecystectomy using a rigid-hybrid transvaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) approach (tvNCC) reduces abdominal wall incisions and might decrease surgical trauma by combining endoluminal access and laparoscopic techniques. We assessed the feasibility and safety of rigid-hybrid tvNCC in routine practice for symptomatic cholecystolithiasis or acute cholecystitis in a patient population with low selection. PATIENTS AND METHODS From September 2008 to July 2009, all female patients with cholecystectomy indications were evaluated for tvNCC. Exclusion criteria were: refusal of tvNCC; inability to give informed consent; gynecological or urological contraindications; lack of preoperative gynecological examinations; need for cholangiography/choledochus revision; anesthesiological contraindications to pneumoperitoneum; liver failure; or coagulopathy. Age, obesity, previous surgery, or degree of gallbladder inflammation were not exclusion criteria. Preoperative and 2-weeks' postoperative gynecological examinations were performed. Sexual function was assessed preoperatively and at 6 weeks postoperatively. RESULTS 102 of 137 consecutive patients (74.5 %) with symptomatic cholecystolithiasis (n = 74) or cholecystitis (n = 28) were scheduled for rigid-hybrid tvNCC with nine different surgeons. Patient mean age was 52.3 +/- 17.8 years (range 18 - 87) and mean body mass index 27.3 +/- 6.3 kg/m (2) (17.6 - 43.8). Two patients had conversion to conventional laparoscopic cholecystectomy. There were no intraoperative complications. Two major complications occurred: one stroke and one herniation within the transumbilical access. Minor complications were reported in 13 patients (12.7 %) and there were no serious postoperative gynecological findings. At 6 weeks postoperatively, there were fewer dyspareunia symptoms than preoperatively ( P = 0.049). CONCLUSIONS Rigid-hybrid tvNCC is feasible and safe in routine practice for symptomatic cholecystolithiasis and acute cholecystitis.
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- G R Linke
- Department of Surgery, Kantonsspital St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Switzerland
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Traina M, Curcio G, Tarantino I, Soresi S, Barresi L, Vitulo P, Gridelli B. New endoscopic over-the-scope clip system for closure of a chronic tracheoesophageal fistula. Endoscopy 2010; 42 Suppl 2:E54-5. [PMID: 20157889 DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1243824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Steffen T, Warschkow R, Brändle M, Tarantino I, Clerici T. Randomized controlled trial of bilateral superficial cervical plexus block versus placebo in thyroid surgery. Br J Surg 2010; 97:1000-6. [DOI: 10.1002/bjs.7077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Background
Bilateral superficial cervical block during thyroid surgery can reduce postoperative pain but its value is unclear. This randomized clinical trial assessed the efficacy of such regional anaesthesia on postoperative pain after thyroid surgery performed under general anaesthesia.
Methods
Patients undergoing thyroid surgery were randomized to one of four groups in a double-blind fashion. Patients received a cervical block with placebo or bupivacaine at the start or end of surgery. Postoperative pain, analgesic use and length of hospital stay were assessed.
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There were 159 patients eligible for analysis. The bupivacaine group had significantly less pain than the placebo group (P = 0·016). The timing of bupivacaine administration did not significantly influence pain (preoperative versus postoperative, P = 0·723). There was no difference between groups in the amount of analgesic used. Length of hospital stay was the same in the bupivacaine and placebo groups (P = 0·925) and when bupivacaine was administered at the beginning or end of surgery (P = 0·087).
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Bilateral superficial cervical block with bupivacaine combined with general anaesthesia significantly reduced postoperative pain after thyroid surgery. Registration number: NCT00472446 (http://www.clinicaltrials.gov).
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- Department of Surgery, Kantonsspital St Gallen, St Gallen, Switzerland
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- Department of Surgery, Kantonsspital St Gallen, St Gallen, Switzerland
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- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Kantonsspital St Gallen, St Gallen, Switzerland
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- Department of Surgery, Kantonsspital St Gallen, St Gallen, Switzerland
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- Department of Surgery, Kantonsspital St Gallen, St Gallen, Switzerland
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Marra F, Steffen T, Kalak N, Warschkow R, Tarantino I, Lange J, Zünd M. Anastomotic leakage as a risk factor for the long-term outcome after curative resection of colon cancer. Eur J Surg Oncol 2009; 35:1060-4. [PMID: 19303243 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2009.02.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2008] [Revised: 02/11/2009] [Accepted: 02/13/2009] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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AIMS Long-term outcome for curative colon cancer surgery may be impaired by anastomotic leakage, but most studies regard colon and rectal cancer patients as one group. The aim of this study was to determine whether anastomotic leakage following potentially curative resection for colon cancer is a risk factor for postoperative mortality and for long-term survival. PATIENTS AND METHODS Medical records of a cohort of 440 consecutive patients undergoing 445 curative resections for explicit colon cancer with primary anastomosis above the peritoneal reflection were reviewed. Therefore patients with rectal cancer were not included. Diagnosis of leakage was made by clinical features or abdominal CT-scans. RESULTS The study population consisted of 266 men and the mean age was 68.6 years. Median follow-up time was 66.5 months. Anastomotic leakage occurred in 12 patients. Four of these died within 30 days after surgery compared to 15 of the remaining 428 patients without leakage (p<0.001). The 5-year overall survival rate was 25% in patients with anastomotic leakage compared to 61.2% in those without leakage (p<0.001). Excluding 30-day mortality, respective values were 33.3 and 63.7% (p=0.02). CONCLUSION Although anastomotic failure after colon cancer surgery is rare, it is a very severe complication that not only impairs the perioperative morbidity and mortality but also significantly influences the long-term outcome negatively.
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- Department of Surgery, Kantonsspital Sankt Gallen, Rorschacherstrasse 95, 9007 Sankt Gallen, Switzerland.
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Tarantino I, Zerz A. Authors' reply: Local excision and endoscopic posterior mesorectal resection versus low anterior resection in T1 rectal cancer ( Br J Surg 2008; 95: 375–380). Br J Surg 2008. [DOI: 10.1002/bjs.6316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- I Tarantino
- Department of Surgery, Cantonal Hospital of St Gallen, CH-9007 St Gallen, Switzerland
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- Department of Surgery, Cantonal Hospital of St Gallen, CH-9007 St Gallen, Switzerland
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- I Tarantino
- Department of Gastroenterology, IsMeTT/UPMC, Palermo, Italy.
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Tarantino I, Hetzer FH, Warschkow R, Zünd M, Stein HJ, Zerz A. Local excision and endoscopic posterior mesorectal resection versus low anterior resection in T1 rectal cancer. Br J Surg 2008; 95:375-80. [DOI: 10.1002/bjs.6133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Background
Rectum-preserving endoscopic posterior mesorectal resection (EPMR) removes the local lymph nodes in a minimally invasive manner and completes tumour staging after transanal local excision (TE). The aim of this study was to compare the morbidity and mortality of TE and EPMR with those of low anterior resection (LAR) in patients with T1 rectal cancer.
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Between 1996 and 2006 EPMR was performed 6 weeks after TE in 18 consecutive patients with a T1 rectal cancer. Morbidity and mortality were recorded prospectively and compared with those in a group of 17 patients treated by LAR. Lymph node involvement and local recurrence rate were analysed in both groups.
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Two major and three minor complications were noted after EPMR, and four major and four minor complications after LAR (P = 0·402 for major and P = 0·691 for minor complications). Median number of lymph nodes removed was 7 (range 1–22) for EPMR and 11 (range 2–36) for LAR (P = 0·132). Two of 25 patients with a low-risk rectal cancer were node positive. No patient developed locoregional recurrence.
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EPMR after TE is a safe option for T1 rectal cancer. This two-stage procedure has a lower morbidity than LAR and may reduce locoregional recurrence compared with TE alone.
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- I Tarantino
- Department of Surgery, Cantonal Hospital of St Gallen, St Gallen, Switzerland
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- Department of Surgery, Cantonal Hospital of St Gallen, St Gallen, Switzerland
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- Department of Surgery, Cantonal Hospital of St Gallen, St Gallen, Switzerland
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- Department of Surgery, Cantonal Hospital of St Gallen, St Gallen, Switzerland
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- Department of Surgery, State Hospital Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Surgery, Cantonal Hospital of St Gallen, St Gallen, Switzerland
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D'Amico G, Pietrosi G, Tarantino I, Pagliaro L. Emergency sclerotherapy versus medical interventions for bleeding oesophageal varices in cirrhotic patients. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2002. [PMID: 11869632 DOI: 10.1002/1465185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND Emergency sclerotherapy is widely used as a first line therapy for variceal bleeding in cirrhosis, although pharmacological treatment may stop bleeding in the majority of patients. OBJECTIVES To assess whether emergency sclerotherapy is superior to pharmacological treatment for variceal bleeding in cirrhosis. SEARCH STRATEGY Electronic and manual searches were combined until April 2001. SELECTION CRITERIA Randomised clinical trials comparing sclerotherapy with vasoactive treatments (vasopressin (plus minus nitroglycerin), terlipressin, somatostatin, or octreotide) for acute variceal bleeding in cirrhotic patients. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two independent reviewers identified eligible trials and extracted data. Outcome measures were failure to control bleeding, five-day treatment failure, rebleeding before other elective treatments, 42-day rebleeding, mortality before other elective treatments, 42-day mortality, number of blood transfusions, and adverse events. Data were analysed by a random effects model according to the vasoactive treatment. Sensitivity analyses included combined analysis of all the trials irrespective of the vasoactive drug, fixed effects model analyses, type of publication, methodological quality, and adequacy of generation of the randomisation list and of allocation concealment. MAIN RESULTS Twelve trials including 1146 patients (pts) were identified. One trial compared sclerotherapy with vasopressin, one with terlipressin, four with somatostatin, and six with octreotide. No significant differences were found comparing sclerotherapy with each vasoactive drug for any outcomes. Combining all the trials irrespective of the vasoactive drug, risk differences (95% confidence intervals) were: failure to control bleeding (11 RCTs, 977 pts) -0.03 (-0.07 to 0.01); five-day failure rate (7 RCTs, 759 pts) -0.05 (-0.12 to 0.01); rebleeding (11 RCTs, 1082 pts) -0.01(-0.06 to 0.04); rebleeding before other elective treatments (9 RCTs, 975 pts) -0.02 (-0.06 to 0.03); mortality (12 RCTs, 1146 pts) -0.04 (-0.08 to 0.00); mortality before other elective treatments (5 RCTs, 474 pts) -0.02 (-0.07 to 0.04); transfused blood units (7 RCTs, 793 pts) (weighted mean difference) -0.17 (-0.52 to 0.19). Adverse events (11 RCTs, 1082 pts) and serious adverse events (5 RCTs, 602 pts) were significantly more frequent with sclerotherapy: risk differences 0.08 (0.02 to 0.14) and 0.05 (0.02 to 0.08), respectively. Results were consistent across all the other sensitivity analyses. REVIEWER'S CONCLUSIONS We found no convincing evidence to support the use of emergency sclerotherapy for variceal bleeding in cirrhosis as the first, single treatment when compared with vasoactive drugs.
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- Medicine, Ospedale V Cervello, Via Trabucco 180, Palermo, Italy, 90146.
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D'Amico G, Pietrosi G, Tarantino I, Pagliaro L. Emergency sclerotherapy versus medical interventions for bleeding oesophageal varices in cirrhotic patients. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2002:CD002233. [PMID: 11869632 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd002233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Emergency sclerotherapy is widely used as a first line therapy for variceal bleeding in cirrhosis, although pharmacological treatment may stop bleeding in the majority of patients. OBJECTIVES To assess whether emergency sclerotherapy is superior to pharmacological treatment for variceal bleeding in cirrhosis. SEARCH STRATEGY Electronic and manual searches were combined until April 2001. SELECTION CRITERIA Randomised clinical trials comparing sclerotherapy with vasoactive treatments (vasopressin (plus minus nitroglycerin), terlipressin, somatostatin, or octreotide) for acute variceal bleeding in cirrhotic patients. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two independent reviewers identified eligible trials and extracted data. Outcome measures were failure to control bleeding, five-day treatment failure, rebleeding before other elective treatments, 42-day rebleeding, mortality before other elective treatments, 42-day mortality, number of blood transfusions, and adverse events. Data were analysed by a random effects model according to the vasoactive treatment. Sensitivity analyses included combined analysis of all the trials irrespective of the vasoactive drug, fixed effects model analyses, type of publication, methodological quality, and adequacy of generation of the randomisation list and of allocation concealment. MAIN RESULTS Twelve trials including 1146 patients (pts) were identified. One trial compared sclerotherapy with vasopressin, one with terlipressin, four with somatostatin, and six with octreotide. No significant differences were found comparing sclerotherapy with each vasoactive drug for any outcomes. Combining all the trials irrespective of the vasoactive drug, risk differences (95% confidence intervals) were: failure to control bleeding (11 RCTs, 977 pts) -0.03 (-0.07 to 0.01); five-day failure rate (7 RCTs, 759 pts) -0.05 (-0.12 to 0.01); rebleeding (11 RCTs, 1082 pts) -0.01(-0.06 to 0.04); rebleeding before other elective treatments (9 RCTs, 975 pts) -0.02 (-0.06 to 0.03); mortality (12 RCTs, 1146 pts) -0.04 (-0.08 to 0.00); mortality before other elective treatments (5 RCTs, 474 pts) -0.02 (-0.07 to 0.04); transfused blood units (7 RCTs, 793 pts) (weighted mean difference) -0.17 (-0.52 to 0.19). Adverse events (11 RCTs, 1082 pts) and serious adverse events (5 RCTs, 602 pts) were significantly more frequent with sclerotherapy: risk differences 0.08 (0.02 to 0.14) and 0.05 (0.02 to 0.08), respectively. Results were consistent across all the other sensitivity analyses. REVIEWER'S CONCLUSIONS We found no convincing evidence to support the use of emergency sclerotherapy for variceal bleeding in cirrhosis as the first, single treatment when compared with vasoactive drugs.
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- G D'Amico
- Medicine, Ospedale V Cervello, Via Trabucco 180, Palermo, Italy, 90146.
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Madonia S, D'Amico G, Traina M, Gatto G, Virdone R, Salamone N, Licata A, Tarantino I, Pagliaro L. Prognostic indicators of successful endoscopic sclerotherapy for prevention of rebleeding from oesophageal varices in cirrhosis: a long-term cohort study. Dig Liver Dis 2000; 32:782-91. [PMID: 11215559 DOI: 10.1016/s1590-8658(00)80356-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Although band ligation is now recommended for prevention of rebleeding from oesophageal varices in cirrhosis, sclerotherapy is still widely used. Patients submitted to chronic sclerotherapy undergo several endoscopies and experience a large number of serious complications. However, long-term outcome is poorly defined. AIMS To assess the clinical course and prognostic indicators of patients undergoing chronic sclerotherapy for prevention of variceal rebleeding as a basis for future evaluation of long-term band ligation outcome. METHODS Prospective cohort study; prognostic analysis by the Cox proportional hazards model. RESULTS A total of 218 consecutive cirrhotic patients (37 Child class A, 154 B, 27 C) were enrolled in the study Varices were obliterated in 139 (64%) patients in a mean of 5 (+/-2.6) sessions and recurred in 58/139 (41.7%) within one year. A total of 132 (60%) patients experienced 283 rebleeding episodes and 73 (33%) died. Bleeding from oesophageal ulcers was the most serious complication causing 14% of all rebleeding episodes. Significant prognostic indicators of sclerotherapy outcome were: Child-Pugh class for variceal obliteration; gastric varices and platelet count for recurrence of varices; failure to obliterate varices, variceal size and gastric varices for rebleeding; blood urea nitrogen and failure to obliterate varices for death. Presence of gastric varices was the only prognostic indicator for death in the 79 patients not achieving variceal obliteration. A mean of 10 endoscopies and of 6 hospital admissions were needed per each patient with an estimated cost of US dollars 7154 per patient during the first two years of therapy. CONCLUSIONS Sclerotherapy is a very demanding and costly treatment, and is associated with frequent and serious side-effects. The probability of treatment failure is significantly higher in Child C patients with gastric varices. Alternative treatments should be considered for these patients.
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- S Madonia
- Department of Medicine, Ospedale V. Cervello, Palermo, Italy
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