Utilization of Pancreatic Endotherapy in Patients with Chronic Pancreatitis: Results From a Multicenter Cohort Study in the United States
Although commonly used for treating complications of chronic pancreatitis (CP), data on the frequency and factors associated with the use of pancreatic endotherapy (PET) are limited. Our aim was to define the utilization and factors predictive for receiving PET in a well-characterized CP cohort. (Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy)
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - April 4, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Samuel Han, Darwin L. Conwell, Jeffrey J. Easler, Yunlong Yang, Dana K. Andersen, William E. Fisher, Evan L. Fogel, Chris Forsmark, Phil A. Hart, Steven J. Hughes, Liang Li, Stephen J. Pandol, Walter G. Park, Jose Serrano, Stephen K. Van Den Eeden, Santhi Source Type: research
Safety and efficacy of remimazolam versus propofol during endoscopic ultrasound: A multicenter randomized controlled study
This study aimed to compare the safety and efficacy of remimazolam and propofol during endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) procedures. (Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy)
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - April 3, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Jung Wan Choe, Moon Jae Chung, Se Woo Park, Dongwook Oh, Sung Yong Han, Min Jae Yang, Eui Joo Kim, Jae Hee Cho, Kyong Joo Lee, Sung Ill Jang Source Type: research
'Long-term outcomes after endoscopic submucosal dissection for relative indication early gastric cancer in non-surgical candidates ’
Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is effective in treating early gastric cancer (EGC). It ’s role in the comorbid with more advanced disease is unknown. We sought to evaluate this in a large Western cohort. (Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy)
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - April 3, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Hunter Wang, Melinda Nguyen, Sunil Gupta, Mayenaaz Sidhu, Oliver Cronin, Timothy O ’Sullivan, Anthony Whitfield, Eric Y.T. Lee, Nicholas G. Burgess, Michael J. Bourke Source Type: research
Computer-aided quality assessment of endoscopist competence during colonoscopy: A systematic review.
Endoscopists' competence can vary widely, as shown in the variation in adenoma detection rate (ADR). Computer-aided quality assessment (CAQ) can automatically assess performance during individual procedures. This review aims to identify and describe different CAQ systems for colonoscopy. (Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy)
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - April 3, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Kristoffer Mazanti Cold, Anishan Vamadevan, Andreas Slot Vilmann, Morten Bo S øndergaard Svendsen, Lars Konge, Flemming Bjerrum Source Type: research
Endoscopic Ultrasound-guided Fine Needle Aspiration and Biopsy for Cytohistological Diagnosis of Gallbladder Cancer: a multicenter retrospective study
Endoscopic ultrasonography-guided fine-needle aspiration and biopsy (EUS-FNAB) is a standard diagnostic procedure for pancreatic masses but not gallbladder (GB) cancer. We aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of EUS-FNAB for patients with suspected GB cancer (GBC). (Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy)
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - March 21, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Huapyong Kang, So Jeong Kim, Min Young Do, Eui Joo Kim, Yeon Suk Kim, Sung Ill Jang, Seungmin Bang, Jae Hee Cho Source Type: research
Impact of the Supra-papilla Method on Patency in Distal Malignant Biliary Obstruction: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial
This study aimed to compare the clinical outcomes between the supra-papilla and trans-papilla methods for distal malignant biliary obstruction (DMBO). (Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy)
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - March 21, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Sung Woo Ko, Hyun Don Joo, Tae Jun Song, Seongje Kim, Seong Ji Choi, Chi Hyuk Oh, MD, PhD. Dongwook Oh, Jin-Seok Park, Seung Bae Yoon, MD, PhD. Jai Hoon Yoon, Dong-Wan Seo, Sung Koo Lee Source Type: research
Characteristics of factors contributing to follow-up for suspect delayed bleeding after colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection
This study identified the factors that contribute to follow-up without endoscopic hemostasis when DB is suspected after colorectal ESD. (Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy)
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - March 20, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Satsuki Takahashi, Kenichiro Okimoto, Tomoaki Matsumura, Yuhei Oyama, Hayato Nakazawa, Yukiyo Mamiya, Chihiro Goto, Ryosuke Horio, Akane Kurosugi, Michiko Sonoda, Tatsuya Kaneko, Naoki Akizue, Yuki Ohta, Takashi Taida, Keiko Saito, Jun Kato, Naoya Kato Source Type: research
Assessing Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Radiofrequency Ablation in Unresectable Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma: A Single-Center Historic Cohort Study.
/aims: Endoscopic ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation (EUS-RFA) has emerged as an alternative for the local treatment of unresectable pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). We aim to assess the feasibility and safety of EUS-RFA in patients with unresectable PDAC. (Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy)
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - March 20, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Carlos Robles-Medranda, Raquel Del Valle, Miguel Puga-Tejada, Martha Arevalo-Mora, Domenica Cunto, Maria Egas-Izquierdo, Lorena Estrada-Guevara, Orlando Bunces-Orellana, Daniel Moreno-Zambrano, Juan Alcivar-Vasquez, Haydee Alvarado-Escobar, Ruxandra C. Me Source Type: research
Propensity score matching is needed to evaluate the clinical success rate of peroral endoscopic myotomy
We read with interest the article by Vauquelin et al1 on the factors associated with early failure of peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM). Since the first report of POEM by Inoue et al,2 several studies have explored the risk factors related to clinical failure of POEM. (Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy)
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - March 19, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Yangyang Zhou, Qihang Guo, Shimeng Zheng, Deliang Li Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research
Different cancers in the same basket: intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm-derived versus concomitant pancreatic carcinomas
We read with great interest an article by Youssef et al1 reporting their investigation of risk factors for pancreatic cancer incidence among patients with intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs). In a nested case-control study within a previously established cohort of 7211 veterans in the United States,2 the authors successfully identified patient and cyst characteristics associated with the long-term risk of pancreatic cancer (eg, older age and dilatation of the main pancreatic duct). The current study has notable strengths, including the analysis of cancer as an outcome variable rather than surrogate endpoint...
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - March 19, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Hiroki Oyama, Tsuyoshi Hamada, Yousuke Nakai, Mitsuhiro Fujishiro Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
Harnessing all endoscopic techniques for the management of peptic ulcer bleeding
In this report, Lui5 elegantly describes the use of 2 endoloops and 6 through-the-scope clips to close a 25-mm Forrest Ib ulcer in the lower lesser curvature, after controlling bleeding with a contact thermal technique. (Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy)
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - March 19, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Maria Manuela Estevinho, Teresa Freitas, Rolando Pinho Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
Oblique fiber preservation in the prevention of GERD after peroral endoscopic myotomy
We read with great interest the article entitled "Conventional versus oblique fiber-sparing (OFS) endoscopic myotomy for achalasia cardia: a randomized controlled trial."1 This single-center randomized controlled trial from India compared conventional myotomy (CM) with OFS myotomy in peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) and found that the incidence of post-POEM GERD was similar in both groups. The authors conclude that OFS myotomy did not help to prevent GERD. (Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy)
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - March 19, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Yusuke Fujiyoshi, Robert Bechara, Christopher Teshima Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
Response
We appreciate the interest of Fujiyoshi and Teshima1 in our randomized trial2 comparing conventional myotomy (CM) and oblique fiber-sparing myotomy (OFS) for achalasia cardia. The incidence of significant reflux esophagitis ( ≥LA B) was not statistically different between the 2 groups. Fujiyoshi and Teshima1 postulate that oblique fibers were possibly spared in both groups, resulting in a similar incidence of post–peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) reflux esophagitis in our study.2 Additionally, they hypothesize that in real-world clinical practice, oblique fibers are dissected at the collar part of the gastroesophageal...
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - March 19, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Zaheer Nabi, D. Nageshwar Reddy Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
Response
We express our gratitude to Estevinho et al1 for their insightful comments and inquiries regarding our case report,2 which was recently published in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. We have adapted this technique for the closure of large mucosal defects after endoscopic submucosal dissection, achieving excellent results in terms of adverse ev ent prevention.3 Unlike the purse-string technique, which typically involves only 1 endoloop, we use multiple endoloops and clips, allowing for the closure of ulcers>20 mm. (Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy)
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - March 19, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Thomas K.L. Lui Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
Response
We read with great appreciation the insightful comments by Oyama et al.1 They state that patients with intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs) are at risk for the development of IPMN-derived carcinoma and are also at an elevated risk for the development of concomitant pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). In their longitudinal cohort of 1404 patients w ith branch-duct IPMN, 68 patients experienced pancreatic carcinoma: 38 (55.9%) had IPMN-derived carcinoma, and 30 (44.1%) had concomitant PDAC. (Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy)
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - March 19, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Fady F. Youssef, Samir Gupta, Gobind Anand Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
