Gut and LiverPub Date : 2024-12-06DOI: 10.5009/gnl240323
Jaejun Lee, Chang In Han, Dong Yeup Lee, Pil Soo Sung, Si Hyun Bae, Hyun Yang
{"title":"Performance of Noninvasive Indices for Discrimination of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease in Young Adults.","authors":"Jaejun Lee, Chang In Han, Dong Yeup Lee, Pil Soo Sung, Si Hyun Bae, Hyun Yang","doi":"10.5009/gnl240323","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5009/gnl240323","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background/aims: </strong>Although numerous noninvasive steatosis indices have been developed to assess hepatic steatosis, whether they can be applied to young adults in the evaluation of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) remains uncertain.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Data from patients under 35 years of age who visited the Liver Health Clinic at the Armed Forces Goyang Hospital between July 2022 and January 2024 were retrospectively collected. Steatosis was diagnosed on the basis of a controlled attenuation parameter score ≥250 dB/m. MASLD was defined as the presence of steatosis in patients with at least one cardiometabolic risk factor.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among the 1,382 study participants, 901 were diagnosed with MASLD. All eight indices for diagnosing steatosis differed significantly between the MASLD and non-MASLD groups (p<0.001). Regarding the predictive performance, the hepatic steatosis index (HSI), fatty liver index (FLI), Framingham steatosis index, Dallas steatosis index, Zhejiang University index, lipid accumulation product, visceral adiposity index, and triglyceride glucose-body mass index exhibited an area under the curve of 0.898, 0.907, 0.899, 0.893, 0.915, 0.869, 0.791, and 0.898, respectively. The cutoff values for the FLI and HSI were re-examined, indicating a need for alternative cutoff values for the HSI, with a rule-in value of 42 and a rule-out value of 36 in this population.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study presents novel findings regarding the predictive performance of established steatosis markers in young adults. Alternative cutoff values for the HSI in this population have been proposed and warrant further validation.</p>","PeriodicalId":12885,"journal":{"name":"Gut and Liver","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142785090","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Gut and LiverPub Date : 2024-12-06DOI: 10.5009/gnl240226
Ji Eun Baek, Jung-Bin Park, June Hwa Bae, Min Hyun Kim, Seung Wook Hong, Sung Wook Hwang, Jong Lyul Lee, Yong Sik Yoon, Dong-Hoon Yang, Byong Duk Ye, Jeong-Sik Byeon, Seung-Jae Myung, Chang Sik Yu, Suk-Kyun Yang, Sang Hyoung Park
{"title":"Incidence, Risk Factors, and Outcomes of Chronic Antibiotic-Refractory Pouchitis in Korean Patients with Ulcerative Colitis.","authors":"Ji Eun Baek, Jung-Bin Park, June Hwa Bae, Min Hyun Kim, Seung Wook Hong, Sung Wook Hwang, Jong Lyul Lee, Yong Sik Yoon, Dong-Hoon Yang, Byong Duk Ye, Jeong-Sik Byeon, Seung-Jae Myung, Chang Sik Yu, Suk-Kyun Yang, Sang Hyoung Park","doi":"10.5009/gnl240226","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5009/gnl240226","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background/aims: </strong>The study investigated the incidence, risk factors, and clinical outcomes of chronic antibiotic-refractory pouchitis (CARP) in Korean patients with ulcerative colitis (UC).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This single-center retrospective study included patients with UC who underwent total proctocolectomy with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis at the Asan Medical Center in Korea between January 1987 and December 2022. The primary outcomes were endoscopic remission and pouch failure. The Cox's proportional hazard model was used to identify the risk factors for CARP.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The clinical data of 232 patients were analyzed. The most common cause of surgery was steroid refractoriness (50.9%), followed by dysplasia/colorectal cancer (26.7%). Among 74 patients (31.9%) with chronic pouchitis (CP), 31 (13.4%) had CARP, and 43 (18.5%) had chronic antibiotic-dependent pouchitis (CADP). The most frequent endoscopic phenotype was focal inflammation of the pouch (CP, 47.3%; CARP, 35.5%; CADP, 55.8%). Patients with CARP were less likely to use concomitant probiotics than patients with CADP (29.0% vs 72.1%, p<0.01). The endoscopic remission rate of CP, CARP, and CADP was 14.9%, 9.7%, and 18.6%, respectively. The pouch failure rate associated with CP, CARP, and CADP was 13.5%, 16.1%, and 11.6%, respectively. Current smoking status (adjusted hazard ratio [aHR], 2.96; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.27 to 6.90; p=0.01) and previous use of biologics/small molecules (aHR, 2.40; 95% CI, 1.05 to 5.53; p=0.04) were significantly associated with CARP development.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>UC patients who were current smokers and previously used biologics/small molecules had a higher risk of developing CARP. Concomitant use of probiotics was less likely to be associated with CARP development.</p>","PeriodicalId":12885,"journal":{"name":"Gut and Liver","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142785088","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Gut and LiverPub Date : 2024-12-06DOI: 10.5009/gnl240322
Ji Hye Heo, Jun Goo Kang, Kyungdo Han, Kyong Joo Lee
{"title":"Association between Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase Levels and Pancreatobiliary Cancer Risk in Patients with Diabetes: Evidence from the National Health Insurance Cooperation Health Checkup 2009 to 2012.","authors":"Ji Hye Heo, Jun Goo Kang, Kyungdo Han, Kyong Joo Lee","doi":"10.5009/gnl240322","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5009/gnl240322","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background/aims: </strong>Elevated gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) levels indicate hepatic dysfunction and have been linked to an increased risk of pancreatobiliary cancers. However, this association, particularly in individuals with diabetes mellitus (DM), requires elucidation. We aimed to examine the association between elevated serum GGT levels and pancreatobiliary cancer risk in patients with diabetes.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Our study included data from the National Health Insurance Service (NHIS) database for 2,459,966 adults aged >20 years diagnosed with DM between 2009 and 2012. We examined the association between serum GGT levels and pancreatobiliary cancer risk, considering DM-related factors. Serum GGT levels were categorized into quartiles, and Cox proportional hazards analysis was performed to evaluate the association between serum GGT levels and pancreatobiliary cancer risk.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Over a median follow-up period of 7.2 years, 21,795 patients (0.89%) were newly diagnosed with pancreatobiliary cancer. The adjusted hazard ratio for pancreatobiliary cancer in quartiles 2-4 compared with that in quartile 1 was 1.091, 1.223, and 1.554, respectively, demonstrating a significant upward trend (p<0.001). This association remained consistent across all cancer types and was independent of the DM duration or treatment regimen.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Elevated serum GGT levels were independently associated with an increased risk of pancreatobiliary cancer, regardless of the duration of DM or the use of oral hypoglycemic agents and insulin. While these findings suggest the potential utility of serum GGT as a biomarker for identifying individuals at higher risk of pancreatobiliary cancer within the diabetic population, further research is needed to validate its clinical applicability.</p>","PeriodicalId":12885,"journal":{"name":"Gut and Liver","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142785085","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Gut and LiverPub Date : 2024-12-04DOI: 10.5009/gnl240216
Chang Kyo Oh, Sang Pyo Lee, Jae Gon Lee, Young Joo Yang, Seung In Seo, Chang Seok Bang, Yu Jin Kim, Woon Geon Shin, Jin Bae Kim, Hyun Joo Jang, Sea Hyub Kae, Gwang Ho Baik
{"title":"Comparing 1-L and 2-L Polyethylene Glycol with Ascorbic Acid for Small Bowel Capsule Endoscopy: A Randomized Controlled Trial.","authors":"Chang Kyo Oh, Sang Pyo Lee, Jae Gon Lee, Young Joo Yang, Seung In Seo, Chang Seok Bang, Yu Jin Kim, Woon Geon Shin, Jin Bae Kim, Hyun Joo Jang, Sea Hyub Kae, Gwang Ho Baik","doi":"10.5009/gnl240216","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5009/gnl240216","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background/aims: </strong>Small bowel capsule endoscopy (SBCE) has become the standard for initial evaluation in the diagnosis of small bowel lesions. Although optimal visualization of the mucosa is important, patients experience difficulty in consuming a large volume of bowel preparation agents. This study aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of 1-L polyethylene glycol (PEG) with ascorbic acid (AA) and 2-L PEG with AA.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In this prospective, multicenter, non-inferiority study, patients who received SBCE were randomly assigned to consume 1-L PEG with AA or 2-L PEG with AA for small bowel preparation. The primary outcome was adequate small bowel visibility quality (SBVQ). The secondary outcomes included diagnostic yield, cecal complete rate, and adverse events.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>One hundred and forty patients were enrolled in this study, 70 patients per group. In the per-protocol analysis, there were no significant differences in the adequate SBVQ rate (94.0% vs 94.3%; risk difference, -0.3; 95% confidence interval, -8.1 to 7.6; p=1.000), diagnostic yield rate (49.3% vs 48.6%, p=0.936), or cecal complete rate (88.1% vs 92.9%, p=0.338) between the 1-L PEG with AA group and 2-L PEG with AA group. The incidence of adverse events did not differ significantly between the groups (12.9% vs 11.9%, p=0.871).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>One liter-PEG with AA is not inferior to 2-L PEG with AA in terms of adequate SBVQ for SBCE. One liter-PEG with AA can be recommended as the standard method for bowel cleansing for SBCE.</p>","PeriodicalId":12885,"journal":{"name":"Gut and Liver","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142768320","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Gut and LiverPub Date : 2024-12-04DOI: 10.5009/gnl240210
Ik Hyun Jo, Hyun Gun Kim, Young-Seok Cho, Hyun Jung Lee, Eun Ran Kim, Yoo Jin Lee, Sung Wook Hwang, Kyeong-Ok Kim, Jun Lee, Hyuk Soon Choi, Yunho Jung, Chang Mo Moon
{"title":"Risk Factors for Perforation in Endoscopic Treatment for Early Colorectal Cancer: A Nationwide ENTER-K Study.","authors":"Ik Hyun Jo, Hyun Gun Kim, Young-Seok Cho, Hyun Jung Lee, Eun Ran Kim, Yoo Jin Lee, Sung Wook Hwang, Kyeong-Ok Kim, Jun Lee, Hyuk Soon Choi, Yunho Jung, Chang Mo Moon","doi":"10.5009/gnl240210","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5009/gnl240210","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background/aims: </strong>Early colorectal cancer (ECC) is commonly resected endoscopically. Perforation is a devastating complication of endoscopic resection. We aimed to identify the characteristics and predictive risk factors for perforation related to endoscopic resection of ECC.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This nationwide retrospective multicenter study included patients with ECC who underwent endoscopic resection. We investigated the demographics, endoscopic findings at the time of treatment, and histopathological characteristics of the resected specimens. Logistic regression analysis was used to investigate the clinical factors associated with procedure-related perforations. Survival analysis was conducted to assess the impact of perforation on the overall survival of patients with ECC.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>This study included 965 participants with a mean age of 63.4 years. The most common endoscopic treatment was conventional endoscopic mucosal resection (n=573, 59.4%), followed by conventional endoscopic submucosal dissection (n=259, 26.8%). Thirty-three patients (3.4%) experienced perforations, most of which were managed endoscopically (n=23/33, 69.7%). Patients who undergo endoscopic submucosal dissection-hybrid and precut endoscopic mucosal resection have a higher risk of perforation than those who undergo conventional endoscopic mucosal resection (odds ratio, 78.65 and 39.72, p<0.05). Procedure-related perforations were not associated with patient survival.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Perforation after endoscopic resection had no significant impact on the prognosis of ECC. The type of endoscopic resection was a crucial predictor of perforation. Large-scale prospective studies are needed to further investigate endoscopic resection of ECC.</p>","PeriodicalId":12885,"journal":{"name":"Gut and Liver","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142768323","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Gut and LiverPub Date : 2024-11-20DOI: 10.5009/gnl240178
Rui Shang, Jianqin Jin, Yuecheng Wang
{"title":"The Long Noncoding RNA DUXAP8 Facilitates the Malignant Progression of Colon Cancer via the microRNA-378a-3p/FOXQ1 Axis.","authors":"Rui Shang, Jianqin Jin, Yuecheng Wang","doi":"10.5009/gnl240178","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5009/gnl240178","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background/aims: </strong>The long noncoding RNA DUXAP8 is a pivotal regulator in cancer pathogenesis, but the molecular mechanism underlying the role of DUXAP8 in colon cancer progression is underexplored.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In addition to bioinformatic analyses, quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) was performed to assess DUXAP8, microRNA-378a-3p, FOXQ1 expression in colon cancer tissues, and clinical data were analyzed to determine the correlation between DUXAP8 expression and colon cancer patient outcomes. Nuclear/cytoplasmic RNA fractionation was utilized to analyze the subcellular distribution of DUXAP8. Dual-luciferase and RNA immunoprecipitation assays were performed to confirm the binding of DUXAP8/FOXQ1 and microRNA-378a-3p. After cell transfection, qRT-PCR was performed to evaluate the modulatory relationship of DUXAP8/microRNA-378a-3p/FOXQ1. Cell Counting Kit-8, MTT, scratch healing, and Transwell assays were performed to evaluate the impact of DUXAP8/microRNA-378a-3p/FOXQ1 expression on colon cancer cell functions.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results revealed that the expression of DUXAP8 and FOXQ1 was upregulated in colon cancer tissues, while the expression of microRNA-378a-3p was down-regulated. The increased DUXAP8 expression was positively correlated with lymph node metastasis and TNM stage. Dual-luciferase and RNA immunoprecipitation assays demonstrated that DUXAP8 was a sponge for microRNA-378a-3p and targeted the ability of microRNA-378a-3p to regulate FOXQ1. In addition, functional experiment results revealed that overexpressed DUXAP8 facilitated the growth and migratory ability of colon cancer cells. DUXAP8 also reversed the tumor-suppressive effect of microRNA-378a-3p. However, silencing FOXQ1 could reverse the cancer-promoting effects of high DUXAP8 expression.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>DUXAP8 expression was significantly increased in colon cancer, which was associated with lymph node metastasis and unfavorable outcomes in colon cancer patients. DUXAP8 may hasten malignant progression of colon cancer cells through its effects on microRNA-378a-3p/FOXQ1.</p>","PeriodicalId":12885,"journal":{"name":"Gut and Liver","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142675263","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Gut and LiverPub Date : 2024-11-15Epub Date: 2024-03-12DOI: 10.5009/gnl230372
Ji Eun Kim, Yeong Chan Lee, Tae Se Kim, Eun Ran Kim, Sung Noh Hong, Young-Ho Kim, Kyunga Kim, Dong Kyung Chang
{"title":"Rebamipide Prevents the Hemoglobin Drop Related to Mucosal-Damaging Agents at a Level Comparable to Proton Pump Inhibitors.","authors":"Ji Eun Kim, Yeong Chan Lee, Tae Se Kim, Eun Ran Kim, Sung Noh Hong, Young-Ho Kim, Kyunga Kim, Dong Kyung Chang","doi":"10.5009/gnl230372","DOIUrl":"10.5009/gnl230372","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background/aims: </strong>: The effect of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) on the lower gastrointestinal (GI) tract is uncertain, with potential to worsen damage. This study aimed to find the best method for protecting the entire GI tract from mucosal damage.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>: A retrospective cohort study at Samsung Medical Center (2002-2019) included 195,817 patients prescribed GI mucosa-damaging agents. The primary goal was to assess the effectiveness of GI protective agents in preventing significant hemoglobin drops (>2 g/dL), indicating overall GI mucosal damage. Self-controlled case series and landmark analysis were used to address biases in real-world data.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>: The incidence rate ratios for rebamipide, PPI, and histamine-2 receptor antagonist (H2RA) were 0.34, 0.33, and 0.52, respectively. Rebamipide showed a significantly lower incidence rate than H2RA and was comparable to PPIs. Landmark analysis revealed significant reductions in hemoglobin drop risk with rebamipide and H2RA, but not with PPI.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>: Rebamipide, like PPIs, was highly effective in preventing blood hemoglobin level decreases, as shown in real-world data. Rebamipide could be a comprehensive strategy for protecting the entire GI tract, especially when considering PPIs' potential side effects on the lower GI tract.</p>","PeriodicalId":12885,"journal":{"name":"Gut and Liver","volume":" ","pages":"1026-1036"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11565003/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140101355","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Gut and LiverPub Date : 2024-11-15DOI: 10.5009/gnl240500
Joon Sung Kim, Jong Yeul Lee
{"title":"Thickened Gastric Wall: Simplifying the Diagnosis.","authors":"Joon Sung Kim, Jong Yeul Lee","doi":"10.5009/gnl240500","DOIUrl":"10.5009/gnl240500","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":12885,"journal":{"name":"Gut and Liver","volume":"18 6","pages":"929-930"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11565000/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142618776","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Gut and LiverPub Date : 2024-11-15Epub Date: 2024-11-07DOI: 10.5009/gnl240087
Seung Yeon Lee, Min Je Sung, Suk Pyo Shin, Hong Jae Chon, Beodeul Kang, Kwang Hyun Ko, Mamoru Takenaka, Chang-Il Kwon
{"title":"Metal Stents for the Management of Massive Hemobilia in Patients with Hilum-Involving Cholangiocarcinoma Receiving Multi-Regimen Chemotherapy.","authors":"Seung Yeon Lee, Min Je Sung, Suk Pyo Shin, Hong Jae Chon, Beodeul Kang, Kwang Hyun Ko, Mamoru Takenaka, Chang-Il Kwon","doi":"10.5009/gnl240087","DOIUrl":"10.5009/gnl240087","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Recent clinical outcomes of multi-regimen chemotherapy in patients with cholangiocarcinoma (CCC) have shown benefits in terms of overall survival. However, repeated endoscopic biliary drainage (EBD) and serious adverse events negatively affect prolongation of the survival period. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of massive hemobilia and the outcomes of its management with fully covered self-expandable metal stents (FC-SEMSs) in patients with hilum-involving CCC receiving multi-regimen chemotherapy. The methods and effects of FC-SEMS placement were retrospectively investigated following the occurrence of massive hemobilia during EBD. A total of 356 patients with CCC received multi-regimen chemotherapy. Among them, 181 patients had hilar invasion, and seven patients (3.9%) developed massive hemobilia during repeated EBD using removable stents. In all cases, the tumor encased the right hepatic artery. In six patients (85.7%), hemostasis was immediately and completely achieved by inserting one or two FC-SEMSs proximal to the hilar invasion area. Therefore, if the tumor encases the right hepatic artery, massive hemobilia is likely to occur during multi-regimen chemotherapy. Thus, prompt placement of a FC-SEMS would be an effective treatment option for massive hemobilia in patients with hilum-involving CCC.</p>","PeriodicalId":12885,"journal":{"name":"Gut and Liver","volume":" ","pages":"1085-1089"},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11565014/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142590351","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Gut and LiverPub Date : 2024-11-15Epub Date: 2024-05-07DOI: 10.5009/gnl230453
Chul-Hyun Lim, Jung-Hwan Oh
{"title":"Bismuth-Based Quadruple Therapy as First-Line Treatment for Clarithromycin-Resistant <i>Helicobacter pylori</i> Infection: A Prospective Randomized Comparison of 7- and 14-Day Treatment Regimens.","authors":"Chul-Hyun Lim, Jung-Hwan Oh","doi":"10.5009/gnl230453","DOIUrl":"10.5009/gnl230453","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background/aims: </strong>: Bismuth-based quadruple therapy (BQT) is a treatment option for clarithromycin-resistant <i>Helicobacter pylori</i> (HP) infection. The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of 7-day BQT with that of 14-day BQT as first-line treatment for clarithromycin-resistant HP infection.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>: A total of 162 treatment-naïve patients with peptic ulcer disease and clarithromycin-resistant HP infection confirmed by real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) were enrolled. The enrolled patients were prospectively randomized to receive BQT for either 7 or 14 days of treatment. Eradication of HP infection was assessed using a <sup>13</sup>C-urea breath test. Eradication and adverse event rates of the two groups were assessed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>: The overall eradication rates in the intention-to-treat (ITT) and per-protocol (PP) analyses were 83.0% (95% confidence interval [CI], 77.2% to 88.9%; 132/159) and 89.8% (95% CI, 84.9% to 94.7%; 132/147), respectively. The eradication rates in the ITT analysis were 79.0% (64/81) in the 7-day group and 87.2% (68/78) in the 14-day group (p=0.170). The eradication rates in the PP analysis were 86.5% (64/74) in the 7-day group and 93.2% (68/73) in the 14-day group (p=0.182). Clinically significant adverse events occurred in 18.2% of patients. There was no statistically significant difference in the rates of individual or all adverse events between the two groups.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>: Both 7-day and 14-day BQT were effective and safe as first-line therapy for HP infections identified as resistant to clarithromycin by RT-PCR. For clarithromycin-resistant HP infections, 7-day BQT may be sufficient as first-line therapy.</p>","PeriodicalId":12885,"journal":{"name":"Gut and Liver","volume":" ","pages":"970-976"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11564998/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140854837","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}