Gut and LiverPub Date : 2025-01-15DOI: 10.5009/gnl240592
Sung Woo Ko, Seung Bae Yoon
{"title":"Diagnosis of Intraductal Biliary Lesions: Towards Greater Accuracy and Safety.","authors":"Sung Woo Ko, Seung Bae Yoon","doi":"10.5009/gnl240592","DOIUrl":"10.5009/gnl240592","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":12885,"journal":{"name":"Gut and Liver","volume":"19 1","pages":"6-7"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11736325/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142983305","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 : 2025-01-15Epub Date: 2025-01-03DOI: 10.5009/gnl240217
Jeongseok Kim, Tae-Geun Gweon, Min Seob Kwak, Su Young Kim, Seong Jung Kim, Hyun Gun Kim, Sung Noh Hong, Eun Sun Kim, Chang Mo Moon, Dae Seong Myung, Dong-Hoon Baek, Shin Ju Oh, Hyun Jung Lee, Ji Young Lee, Yunho Jung, Jaeyoung Chun, Dong-Hoon Yang, Eun Ran Kim
{"title":"Survey of the Actual Practices Used for Endoscopic Removal of Colon Polyps in Korea: A Comparison with the Current Guidelines.","authors":"Jeongseok Kim, Tae-Geun Gweon, Min Seob Kwak, Su Young Kim, Seong Jung Kim, Hyun Gun Kim, Sung Noh Hong, Eun Sun Kim, Chang Mo Moon, Dae Seong Myung, Dong-Hoon Baek, Shin Ju Oh, Hyun Jung Lee, Ji Young Lee, Yunho Jung, Jaeyoung Chun, Dong-Hoon Yang, Eun Ran Kim","doi":"10.5009/gnl240217","DOIUrl":"10.5009/gnl240217","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background/aims: </strong>We investigated the clinical practice patterns of Korean endoscopists for the endoscopic resection of colorectal polyps.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>From September to November 2021, an online survey was conducted regarding the preferred resection methods for colorectal polyps, and responses were compared with the international guidelines.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among 246 respondents, those with <4 years, 4-9 years, and ≥10 years of experience in colonoscopy practices accounted for 25.6%, 34.1%, and 40.2% of endoscopists, respectively. The most preferred resection methods for non-pedunculated lesions were cold forceps polypectomy for ≤3 mm lesions (81.7%), cold snare polypectomy for 4-5 mm (61.0%) and 6-9 mm (43.5%) lesions, hot endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) for 10-19 mm lesions (72.0%), precut EMR for 20-25 mm lesions (22.0%), and endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for ≥26 mm lesions (29.3%). Hot EMR was favored for pedunculated lesions with a head size <20 mm and stalk size <10 mm (75.6%) and for those with a head size ≥20 mm or stalk size ≥10 mm (58.5%). For suspected superficial and deep submucosal lesions measuring 10-19 mm and ≥20 mm, ESD (26.0% and 38.6%) and surgery (36.6% and 46.3%) were preferred, respectively. The adherence rate to the guidelines ranged from 11.2% to 96.9%, depending on the size, shape, and histology of the lesions.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Adherence to the guidelines for endoscopic resection techniques varied depending on the characteristics of colorectal polyps. Thus, an individualized approach is required to increase adherence to the guidelines.</p>","PeriodicalId":12885,"journal":{"name":"Gut and Liver","volume":" ","pages":"77-86"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11736314/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142921455","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: 2024-03-12DOI: 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}
Gut and LiverPub Date : 2024-11-15Epub Date: 2024-08-01DOI: 10.5009/gnl240063
Renato Beas, Ambar Godoy, Dalton A Norwood, Ysaith Orellana Ascencio, Diego Izquierdo-Veraza, Eleazar E Montalvan-Sanchez, Mirian Ramirez, Satya Kurada
{"title":"Cognitive Impairment and Insomnia in Celiac Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.","authors":"Renato Beas, Ambar Godoy, Dalton A Norwood, Ysaith Orellana Ascencio, Diego Izquierdo-Veraza, Eleazar E Montalvan-Sanchez, Mirian Ramirez, Satya Kurada","doi":"10.5009/gnl240063","DOIUrl":"10.5009/gnl240063","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Emerging evidence suggests a broader spectrum of celiac disease (CeD) system involvement, including neurological manifestations. We aimed to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of the available evidence from studies assessing the association of cognitive impairment and insomnia with CeD. A total of 259 participants with CeD were included in the studies investigating insomnia and 179 were included in studies investigating cognitive impairment. The overall pooled odds ratio for insomnia in patients with CeD was 1.83 (95% confidence interval, 1.38 to 2.42; I<sup>2</sup>=0.00%). The present study provides valuable insights into the available evidence from studies investigating cognitive impairment in patients with CeD and our systematic review and metaanalysis revealed a significant association between CeD and insomnia.</p>","PeriodicalId":12885,"journal":{"name":"Gut and Liver","volume":" ","pages":"1080-1084"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11564999/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141859489","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: 2023-11-28DOI: 10.5009/gnl230307
Jun-Young Seo, Do Hoon Kim, Ji Yong Ahn, Kee Don Choi, Hwa Jung Kim, Hee Kyong Na, Jeong Hoon Lee, Kee Wook Jung, Ho June Song, Gin Hyug Lee, Hwoon-Yong Jung
{"title":"Differential Diagnosis of Thickened Gastric Wall between Hypertrophic Gastritis and Borrmann Type 4 Advanced Gastric Cancer.","authors":"Jun-Young Seo, Do Hoon Kim, Ji Yong Ahn, Kee Don Choi, Hwa Jung Kim, Hee Kyong Na, Jeong Hoon Lee, Kee Wook Jung, Ho June Song, Gin Hyug Lee, Hwoon-Yong Jung","doi":"10.5009/gnl230307","DOIUrl":"10.5009/gnl230307","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background/aims: </strong>: Accurately diagnosing diffuse gastric wall thickening is challenging. Hypertrophic gastritis (HG), while benign, mimics the morphology of Borrmann type 4 advanced gastric cancer (AGC B-4). We compared the features of endoscopy and endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) between them.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>: We retrospectively reviewed patients who underwent EUS for gastric wall thickening between 2000 and 2021, selecting HG and pathologically confirmed advanced gastric cancer cases. Ulceration and antral wall thickening were determined via endoscopy, while EUS assessed the 5-layered gastric wall structure, measuring the proper muscle (PM) layer and total wall thickness.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>: Male dominance was observed in AGC B-4, and the hemoglobin and albumin levels were significantly lower. The rate of antral wall thickening and presence of ulceration were significantly higher in AGC B-4 cases. Destruction of the PM layers was observed only in AGC B-4 cases, and the PM was significantly thicker in AGC B-4 cases. Forceps biopsy had an excellent success rate in ulcer-present AGC B-4 cases, but only a 42.6% success rate was observed for cases without ulcers, necessitating additional diagnostic modalities. A PM thickness of 2.39 mm distinguished between AGC B-4 and HG effectively. The multivariable analysis showed that a thickened PM layer and the presence of ulceration were significant risk factors for the diagnosis of AGC B-4.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>: Endoscopic findings of a thickened gastric wall, including antral involvement, and presence of ulcer were significant risk factors for the diagnosis of AGC B-4. EUS findings of destroyed wall layers and a thickened PM of >2.39 mm were the key points of differentiation between HG and AGC B-4.</p>","PeriodicalId":12885,"journal":{"name":"Gut and Liver","volume":" ","pages":"961-969"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11565008/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138444467","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: 2024-03-21DOI: 10.5009/gnl230383
Seunghan Lee, Soo-Jeong Cho, Hyunsoo Chung, Bokyung Kim, Mi Jin Oh, Yun Suk Na, Jun Hee Lee, Jiyoon Kim, Sang Gyun Kim
{"title":"Risk Assessment of Metachronous Gastric Neoplasm after Endoscopic Resection for Early Gastric Cancer According to Age at <i>Helicobacter pylori</i> Eradication.","authors":"Seunghan Lee, Soo-Jeong Cho, Hyunsoo Chung, Bokyung Kim, Mi Jin Oh, Yun Suk Na, Jun Hee Lee, Jiyoon Kim, Sang Gyun Kim","doi":"10.5009/gnl230383","DOIUrl":"10.5009/gnl230383","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background/aims: </strong><i>Helicobacter pylori</i> eradication can reduce the incidence of metachronous gastric neoplasm (MGN) after endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for early gastric cancer (EGC). This study evaluated the risk of developing MGN after ESD for EGC based on age at <i>H. pylori</i> eradication.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Data of patients who underwent curative ESD for EGC with <i>H. pylori</i> infection between 2005 and 2018 were retrospectively analyzed. The patients were allocated to four groups according to age at <i>H. pylori</i> eradication: group 1 (<50 years), group 2 (50-59 years), group 3 (60-69 years), and group 4 (≥70 years).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>All patients were followed up for at least 5 years after ESD. The 5-year cumulative incidence of MGN was 2.1%, 7.0%, 8.7%, and 16.7% in groups 1, 2, 3, and 4, respectively (p<0.001), and groups 3 and 4 showed a significant increase in the risk of MGN (hazard ratio [HR], 4.66; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.09 to 19.92 and HR, 10.75; 95% CI, 2.45 to 47.12). After adjustments for moderate to severe intestinal metaplasia based on the updated Sydney system, groups 3 and 4 remained significantly associated with MGN (HR, 4.40; 95% CI, 1.03 to 18.84 and HR, 10.14; 95% CI, 2.31 to 44.57).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The incidence of MGN after ESD for EGC increased with age at <i>H. pylori</i> eradication. Age at <i>H. pylori</i> eradication ≥60 years was an independent risk factor for MGN, even after adjusting for the presence of advanced intestinal metaplasia.</p>","PeriodicalId":12885,"journal":{"name":"Gut and Liver","volume":" ","pages":"992-1001"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11565006/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140174265","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}