Omar I Saadah, Turki AlAmeel, Ahmed Al Sarkhy, Mohammed Hasosah, Abdulrahman Al-Hussaini, Majid A Almadi, Badr Al-Bawardy, Talal A Altuwaijri, Mohammed AlEdreesi, Shakir A Bakkari, Othman R Alharbi, Nahla A Azzam, Abdulelah Almutairdi, Khalidah A Alenzi, Bedor A Al-Omari, Hajer Y Almudaiheem, Ahmed H Al-Jedai, Mahmoud H Mosli
{"title":"Saudi consensus guidance for the diagnosis and management of inflammatory bowel disease in children and adolescents.","authors":"Omar I Saadah, Turki AlAmeel, Ahmed Al Sarkhy, Mohammed Hasosah, Abdulrahman Al-Hussaini, Majid A Almadi, Badr Al-Bawardy, Talal A Altuwaijri, Mohammed AlEdreesi, Shakir A Bakkari, Othman R Alharbi, Nahla A Azzam, Abdulelah Almutairdi, Khalidah A Alenzi, Bedor A Al-Omari, Hajer Y Almudaiheem, Ahmed H Al-Jedai, Mahmoud H Mosli","doi":"10.4103/sjg.sjg_171_24","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/sjg.sjg_171_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>The management of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in children and adolescents is challenging. Clear evidence-based guidelines are required for this population. This article provides recommendations for managing IBD in Saudi children and adolescents aged 6-19 years, developed by the Saudi Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Saudi Society of Clinical Pharmacy and the Saudi Gastroenterology Association. All 57 guideline statements are based on the most up-to-date information for the diagnosis and management of pediatric IBD.</p>","PeriodicalId":48881,"journal":{"name":"Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142113818","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ali A Alali, Majid A Almadi, Myriam Martel, Alan N Barkun
{"title":"The use of cap-mounted clips as a primary hemostatic modality in nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials.","authors":"Ali A Alali, Majid A Almadi, Myriam Martel, Alan N Barkun","doi":"10.4103/sjg.sjg_86_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/sjg.sjg_86_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Cap-mounted-clips, especially Over-The-Scope-Clip (OTSC™), are recommended for recurrent nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding (NVUGIB). There has been recent interest in their use as an initial hemostatic modality. We performed a systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) assessing cap-mounted clips' efficacy as a primary hemostatic modality in NVUGIB.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A literature search of MEDLINE, EMBASE, and ISI Web of Science databases up to April 2024 identified RCTs comparing cap-mounted clips to standard endoscopic therapy (SET) as a primary hemostatic modality in NVUGIB. The primary endpoint was the composite outcome of further bleeding (persistent or recurrent) at 30 days. Secondary outcomes included persistent bleeding at index endoscopy and 30-day rebleeding, individually. Other pertinent outcomes were also recorded. A meta-analysis was performed to determine pooled risk ratios (RRs), comparing cap-mounted clip to SET. Out of 516 citations, five RCTs (n = 555), all assessing OTSC™, were included.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The composite outcome of further bleeding was lower with cap-mounted clip versus SET (RR = 0.33 [95% confidence interval {CI}: 0.20-0.54]). There was no difference in persistent bleeding at initial endoscopy (RR = 0.30 [95% CI: 0.07-1.30]), but 30-day rebleeding was lower with cap-mounted clip (RR = 0.38 [95% CI: 0.21-0.70]). There were no differences in other outcomes. Grading of the evidence ranged from very low to moderate, mainly due to risk of bias and imprecision.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Cap-mounted clips may be an efficacious primary hemostatic modality, associated with a lower further bleeding at 30 days compared to SET in NVUGIB. However, due to limitations in existing evidence, further research must better characterize an optimal subgroup of patients benefiting most from this approach before adopting its routine use.</p>","PeriodicalId":48881,"journal":{"name":"Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11379257/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141581277","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A novel nomogram for the prediction of perforation during endoscopic submucosal dissection for colorectal neoplasms.","authors":"Yuxin Zhang, Fang Gu, Xun Liu, Shigang Ding","doi":"10.4103/sjg.sjg_417_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/sjg.sjg_417_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>High perforation risk hinders the widespread adoption of ESD for colorectal neoplasms. This study was performed to determine the risk factors of colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD)-induced perforation and develop a predictive model.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A total of 1046 colorectal neoplasms in 1011 patients were retrospectively enrolled from January 2011 to December 2021, in a single tertiary center as the derivation cohort. We identified independent risk factors for perforation using univariate analysis and multi-variate logistic regression. A nomogram was developed based on the logistic regression model and prospectively applied to 266 colorectal neoplasms as the validation cohort. The performance of the predictive model was evaluated with the receiver operating characteristic curve, calibration plot, and decision curve analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Independent pre-operative factors for colorectal ESD-induced perforation were tumor located in the left colon [odds ratio (OR) 2.39, P = 0.040], size ≥ 40 mm (OR 3.36, P < 0.001), ≥2/3 circumference (OR 7.55, P = 0.004), located across folds (OR 6.26, P < 0.001), and laterally spreading tumor (non-granular type, OR 2.34, P = 0.029; granular type, OR 2.46, P = 0.021). The nomogram model incorporating the pre-operative factors performed well in both the derivation and validation cohorts (areas under the curve of 0.750 and 0.806, respectively). Decision curve analysis demonstrated that the clinical benefit of the nomogram was favorable.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The novel nomogram, developed and prospectively validated, incorporating tumor size, location, and morphology can successfully predict perforation during ESD for colorectal neoplasms.</p>","PeriodicalId":48881,"journal":{"name":"Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11379254/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140867069","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lev Dorfman, Anat Sigal, Khalil El-Chammas, Sherief Mansi, Ajay Kaul
{"title":"Sacral nerve stimulation effect on colonic motility in pediatric patients.","authors":"Lev Dorfman, Anat Sigal, Khalil El-Chammas, Sherief Mansi, Ajay Kaul","doi":"10.4103/sjg.sjg_407_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/sjg.sjg_407_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Sacral nerve stimulation (SNS) is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to treat refractory constipation in children. While its efficacy in improving symptoms has been studied, its effect on colonic motor function remains unclear. This case series explores SNS's impact on colonic motor function in pediatric patients with idiopathic constipation, using high-resolution colonic manometry (HRCM).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Four pediatric patients with chronic idiopathic constipation underwent SNS placement for intractable symptoms and were subsequently evaluated via HRCM. Clinical characteristics, comorbidities, treatment regimens, and outcomes were reviewed. HRCM was conducted during the SNS-off and SNS-on phases. The motility index (MI) was measured during the SNS-off (fasting and postprandial) and SNS-on phases.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Four pediatric patients aged 8 to 21 years met the inclusion criteria. In three patients, SNS-induced high-amplitude propagating contractions (HAPCs) were noted, and in one patient, low-amplitude propagating contractions (LAPCs) were noted. In one patient, propagating contractions were induced only when SNS was turned on. MI changes with SNS-on were variable among different patients with an increase in MI in two patients after turning SNS on and a decrease in the other two compared with baseline. Adverse effects following SNS placement remained minimal across all cases.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This case series is the first to report SNS effects on colonic motility evaluated by HRCM in pediatrics. We demonstrate that propagating colonic contractions are promptly induced when SNS is turned on. Although the initial effects of SNS on colonic motility were observable, additional investigation is necessary to comprehend the fundamental mechanisms and long-term effectiveness of SNS in pediatric patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":48881,"journal":{"name":"Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11379250/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140144416","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Callen Conroy, Aurelia Radulescu, Suzanna L Attia, Nathan Shelman, James T Lee, Roberto Galuppo Monticelli, Sara Hall, Rohit Kohli, Samir Softic
{"title":"The combined pioglitazone and topiramate therapy for management of pediatric patients with severe MASLD.","authors":"Callen Conroy, Aurelia Radulescu, Suzanna L Attia, Nathan Shelman, James T Lee, Roberto Galuppo Monticelli, Sara Hall, Rohit Kohli, Samir Softic","doi":"10.4103/sjg.sjg_428_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/sjg.sjg_428_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Metabolic dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is the most common cause of chronic hepatitis in adult and pediatric patients. Adolescents with severe MASLD can demonstrate a more aggressive disease phenotype as they more commonly develop liver fibrosis than BMI matched adults. Therefore, MASLD is the fastest growing indication for liver transplants in young adults.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Pioglitazone has been shown to improve liver histology in adult patients with MASLD, and in some studies, it attenuated liver fibrosis. Despite its perceived efficacy, pioglitazone is not widely used, likely due to its side effect profile, specifically increased weight gain. Topiramate lowers body weight in adolescents and in combination with phentermine, is one of the few FDA-approved medications for the management of obesity in children over 12 years of age. We performed a retrospective review of the outcomes in pediatric patients with severe MASLD, treated with the combined pioglitazone and topiramate therapy.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Here, we report a case series of seven adolescents with severe MASLD and ≥F2 liver fibrosis treated with the combined pioglitazone and topiramate therapy. The combined therapy improved mean serum ALT from 165 ± 80 U/L to 89 ± 62 U/L after 12 months mean duration of treatment. One patient who completed 24 months of the combined therapy demonstrated a decrease in liver stiffness from 8.9 kPa to 5.6 kPa, as assessed by FibroScan elastography. There was a significant increase in body weight during this time, however, body mass index as a percentage of the 95 th percentile adjusted for age and gender did not increase significantly, 151 ± 29% vs. 152 ± 28%. Moreover, waist circumference, mid-upper arm circumference, percent body fat, and muscle mass were not significantly different before and after treatment. Serum lipid levels and hemoglobin A1c also did not change with the treatment.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>In summary, this case series provides encouraging results about the efficacy of the combined pioglitazone and topiramate therapy for the management of adolescents with severe MASLD, which should be further explored in clinical studies.</p>","PeriodicalId":48881,"journal":{"name":"Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11379251/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140898568","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Fahad I Alsohaibani, Musthafa C Peedikayil, Mohammed A Alzahrani, Nahla A Azzam, Majid A Almadi, Evan S Dellon, Abdulrahman A Al-Hussaini
{"title":"Eosinophilic esophagitis: Current concepts in diagnosis and management.","authors":"Fahad I Alsohaibani, Musthafa C Peedikayil, Mohammed A Alzahrani, Nahla A Azzam, Majid A Almadi, Evan S Dellon, Abdulrahman A Al-Hussaini","doi":"10.4103/sjg.sjg_50_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/sjg.sjg_50_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Eosinophilic esophagitis is an antigen-mediated chronic inflammatory disorder that has risen in incidence and prevalence over the past 2 decades. The clinical presentation is variable and consists of mainly esophageal symptoms such as dysphagia, heartburn, food impaction, and vomiting. Current management relies on dietary elimination, proton-pump inhibitors, and topical corticosteroids with different response rates and relapses after treatment discontinuation. With a better understanding of the underlying pathophysiology, many molecules emerged recently as targeted treatment including dupilumab (IL4/IL13 blocker), as the first FDA-approved biological treatment, which has changed the management paradigm.</p>","PeriodicalId":48881,"journal":{"name":"Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11379248/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140946121","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Inflammatory bowel disease training assessment of gastroenterology fellows in Saudi Arabia.","authors":"Hassan AlDhneem, Abdulelah AlMutairdi, Mashary Attamimi, Mahmoud Mosli, Turki AlAmeel, Badr Al-Bawardy","doi":"10.4103/sjg.sjg_19_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/sjg.sjg_19_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Recent advancement and complexity in the management of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has made it challenging for gastroenterology (GI) fellows to obtain competency and confidence in managing the complex IBD patient. We aimed to evaluate the confidence and training in IBD among GI fellows in Saudi Arabia.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We conducted an electronic, voluntary, and anonymous multicenter survey study of GI fellows in Saudi Arabia, from 1/5/2023 to 1/9/2023. The survey evaluated the fellows' confidence level in IBD management, methods of training received, and the amount of additional training desired in 20 core IBD domains. GI fellows' preferred learning method was also evaluated.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 65 GI fellows responded to the survey. In the entire cohort, >50% of fellows reported low confidence in 7 out of 20 IBD management domains, which included 71% in managing j-pouch disorders, 67% in managing the elderly/frail patient with IBD, 60% in managing extraintestinal manifestations, 57% in recommending preventative health services, and 54% in counseling patients on small molecules. Receiving >4 IBD didactic sessions per year was significantly associated with high confidence in managing j-pouch disorders (44.4% vs 13.3%, P = 0.05) and managing the elderly/frail patient with IBD (86.7% vs 50.0%, P = 0.03). Doing an external rotation to expand IBD knowledge was associated with high confidence in managing the elderly/frail patient with IBD (100% vs 26.7%, P = 0.01).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Many GI fellows lacked confidence and training in key domains of IBD management. Enhancing IBD exposure with didactics and external rotations improved fellows' confidence in specific domains.</p>","PeriodicalId":48881,"journal":{"name":"Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11379256/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141262969","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Fares Ayoub, Tara Keihanian, Noor Zabad, Salmaan Jawaid, Kalpesh Patel, Mohamed O Othman
{"title":"The role of transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF) in the management of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) following peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM): A pilot, prospective, patient-driven study.","authors":"Fares Ayoub, Tara Keihanian, Noor Zabad, Salmaan Jawaid, Kalpesh Patel, Mohamed O Othman","doi":"10.4103/sjg.sjg_22_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/sjg.sjg_22_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) is a concern after peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM). Transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF) has been recently described as a possible therapy for post-POEM GERD in case series.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We prospectively enrolled patients undergoing POEM who agreed to participate in objective post-procedure GERD evaluation. Patients with objective evidence of GERD and suitable anatomy were offered TIF vs. proton pump inhibitor (PPI) only. Patients who underwent TIF were compared to those on PPI-only therapy after follow-up.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of 21 enrolled POEM patients with objective testing, GERD was found in 11 (52%). Of those eligible for TIF, 4 (40%) opted to pursue TIF and were compared to those on PPI-only therapy ( n = 6). Three months post-TIF, 75% of patients had discontinued or significantly decreased PPI. There were no adverse events. GERD health-related quality of life scores were low and comparable between TIF (3.75 ± 6.2) and those who remained on PPI-only therapy (4.1 ± 5).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>In this pilot, patient-driven prospective study, 75% of patients with post-POEM GERD undergoing TIF had stopped or significantly reduced PPI use. Post-POEM TIF is safe and effective and may be a viable alternative to PPI for POEM-related GERD; however, future studies should include a control arm and post-intervention pH monitoring.</p>","PeriodicalId":48881,"journal":{"name":"Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11379255/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140094968","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Risk of perforation related to colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection: Is this finally predictable?","authors":"Alberto Murino, Alessandro Rimondi","doi":"10.4103/sjg.sjg_238_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/sjg.sjg_238_24","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48881,"journal":{"name":"Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11379249/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141753127","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Prediction of the survival status and tumor microenvironment in colorectal cancer through genotyping analysis based on toll-like receptors.","authors":"Huaidu Peng, Junshuo Zhang, Zehuang Yang, Lixin Chen, Jinhong Chen, Chudong Cai","doi":"10.4103/sjg.sjg_424_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/sjg.sjg_424_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Colorectal cancer (CRC) ranks third in both the incidence and mortality rates among male and female cancers, and it is the leading digestive system cancer. Due to the inter- and intratumor heterogeneity of cancer, the TNM system is insufficient for predicting prognosis, necessitating the use of molecular biomarkers for prognostic prediction. Toll-like receptors (TLRs) have been associated with CRC survival rates. This study focused on the investigation of the role and potential value of TLRs in CRC genotyping to aid in immunotherapy for CRC patients.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Differential gene expression analysis was performed on CRC transcriptomic data from The Cancer Genome Atlas database. TLRs were referred from the literature, and their intersection with differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in CRC yielded TLR-DEGs. The expression patterns of TLR-DEGs were predicted using the STRING website, and copy number variations of TLR-DEGs were analyzed. Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) enrichment analyses were conducted on TLR-DEGs. ConsensusClusterPlus R package was used for clustering CRC patients, and ESTIMATE and GSEAbase were employed to analyze immune characteristics of different subtypes. Immune phenotyping scores and tumor immune dysfunction and exclusion scores were evaluated. DEGs of different subtypes were analyzed, followed by GO and KEGG enrichment analyses, the protein-protein interaction (PPI) network analysis, and further selection of hub genes. The sensitivity of drugs was assessed using the identified hub genes.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>We identified 37 TLR-DEGs, and the PPI analysis revealed their coexpression, although they were distributed on different chromosomes. Enrichment analyses indicated that the 37 TLR-DEGs were linked to cancer cell immune response. Based on these TLR-DEGs, CRC patients were classified into three subtypes. Cluster2 exhibited lower survival rates and higher immune infiltration levels and predicted poorer response to immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy. The intersection of DEGs from cluster2 and cluster1 with DEGs from cluster2 and cluster3 yielded a set of 426 commonly shared DEGs. Enrichment analyses revealed that these shared DEGs might regulate immune cell viability. Eight common hub genes for different subtypes were further identified to predict drug-related correlations.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The developed TLR genotyping was used to predict the survival status and tumor microenvironment of CRC, providing a foundation for understanding the molecular mechanisms of TLR signaling and deepening its clinical significance.</p>","PeriodicalId":48881,"journal":{"name":"Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11379252/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141176469","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}