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To investigate the feasibility and safety of endoscopic trans-gastric cholecystolithotomy(ETGC) combined with endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for cholecystolithiasis and choledocholithiasis. Data of patients with cholecystolithiasis and choledocholithiasis who underwent ETGC after ERCP in Zhongshan Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University from November 2018 to April 2019 were analyzed. Six patients with cholecystolithiasis and choledocholithiasis, 4 males and 2 females, were included in this study.The interval between ERCP and ETGC ranged from 1 to 77 days (median 5 days). All the 6 patients successfully completed ETGC after ERCP, with a surgical success rate of 100%. All the patients had multiple cholecystolithiasis and one patient was complicated with gallbladder polyps.The ETGC operation time was 22-100 min (median 65 min), and the length of hospital stay was 3-9 d (median 6.5 d). Two patients had dull pain in the upper abdomen and increased body temperature after surgery. Abdominal ultrasound in one patient suggested local effusion in the right upper abdomen.Both patients improved after conservative treatment.None of the patients had cholecystitis and cholangitis related symptoms such as right upper abdominal pain or fever during postoperative follow-up, and the follow-up rate was 100%with median follow-up time of 18 month.All the 6 patients underwent abdominal ultrasound examination after surgery. No recurrence occurred in 5 patients. One of the patients showed cholesterol crystals in the gallbladder wall and bile mud deposition.ETGC combined with ERCP is safe and feasible for cholecystolithiasis and choledocholithiasis.
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Objective:To evaluate the safety, efficacy and long-term survival of endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for colorectal precancerous lesions and early cancer in the elderly over 80 years old.Methods:Clinical data of colorectal precancerous lesions and early cancer treated with ESD from January 2007 to December 2014 at Endoscopy Center of Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University were retrospectively analyzed. A total of 721 patients with 778 lesions were included in this study. These patients were stratified by age: the super-elderly group (≥80 years old, 55 patients, 7.6%) and the non-super-elderly group (<80 years old, 666 patients, 92.4%). The outcomes of ESD, complication incidences, pathological characteristics, and long-term survival were compared between the two groups.Results:Except that the incidence of chronic concomitant diseases in the super-elderly group was significantly higher than that in the non-super-elderly group [54.5% (30/55) VS 31.5% (210/666), P<0.001], other baseline characteristics were not significantly different ( P>0.05). There were no significant differences in the complete resection rate [93.1%(54/58) VS 95.3%(686/720)], the R0 resection rate [89.7% (52/58) VS 93.2% (671/720)], the curative resection rate [84.5% (49/58) VS 90.3% (650/720)], the complication incidence [5.5% (3/55) VS 2.7%(18/666)], or the median hospitalization (2.98 days VS 2.54 days) between the two groups (all P>0.05). The three-year overall survival rates of the super-elderly group and non-super-elderly group were 95.8% and 98.0%, respectively, and the five-year overall survival rates were 85.1% and 97.4%, respectively. Conclusion:Colorectal ESD is safe and effective for elderly patients (age ≥80 years old) despite a significantly higher incidence of chronic concomitant diseases than that in the non-super-elderly patients.
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To study the clinical effect of non-ampullary duodenal mucosal lesions treated by endoscopic resection. A retrospective analysis was performed on the data of 58 cases of duodenal non-ampullary mucosal lesions treated by endoscopic resection from January 2016 to June 2019 from 3 hospitals. Among 58 cases, 27 lesions (46.6%) were located in the duodenal bulb and 31 (53.4%) in the duodenal descending part (including the ball-drop boundary). Forty-six patients (79.3%) received endoscopic mucosal resection, 7 (12.1%) received endoscopic submucosal dissection and 5 (8.6%) received pre-cut endoscopic mucosal resection. Few postoperative complications were found except for 1 case of intraoperative bleeding, 1 case of delayed bleeding 2 days after surgery, 1 case of lesion residual and 2 cases of postoperative abdominal pain. No perforation occurred. Endoscopic treatment of non-ampullary duodenal mucosal lesions is safe and effective.
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Objective@#To evaluate the feasibility and short-term efficacy of a novel and simplified closure method developed by our team for the defect closure after endoscopic full-thickness resection (EFTR) for gastric submucosal tumors (SMT) in the gastric wall.@*Methods@#A prospective single-arm clinical study was used. Inclusion criteria: (1) the lesion was located in the fundus or the greater curvature of the stomach, and was confirmed to originate from the muscularis propria layer; (2) the diameter of the tumor was ≤3.5 cm, and the tumor had no extensive adhesion to the peritoneal tissues and organs in extraperitoneal cavity; (3) the tumor had no malignant features under ultrasound endoscopy; (4) the patient agreed to participate in the study; (5) patients with severe complications were excluded. Based on the above criteria, 20 patients with gastric SMT at the Endoscopy Center of Zhongshan Hospital of Fudan University from January 2015 to March 2018 were enrolled in this study, including 5 males and 15 females with mean age of 61.1 (38 to 70) years. Grasping forceps-assisted endo-loop snare ligation device which is called "Shao-Mai" method was used to close the defect site. All the patients underwent EFTR and "Shao-Mai" method to perform defect closure. After successful tumor resection by EFTR, an endo-loop was anchored onto the edge of the gastric defect with grasping forceps assistance and closed tightly. The observation indicators included tumor size, en bloc resection, operation time, postoperative complications and hospital stay. The follow-up indicators included tumor residual, local recurrence, and metachronous lesions.@*Results@#All the 20 lesions were located in the muscularis propria with a size of 0.5-3.5 (mean 1.4) cm. Three of them were located in the greater curvature of the mid-upper gastric body, 17 were located in the fundus. The endoscopic "Shao-Mai" closure was successfully performed after EFTR in all the 20 cases. Endoscope was used uniquely through the entire process, without laparoscopic assistance. The operative time was 20-100 (mean 43.8) minutes, while the "Shao-Mai" closure procedure took a range of 3-30 (mean 10.1) minutes. The en bloc resection rate was 100%. The pathological diagnosis included 17 gastrointestinal stromal tumors and 3 leiomyomas. No major complications occurred during or after surgery. All the patients were discharged 1-11 (mean 3.1) days after operation. The wounds of all the cases were healed completely six months after operation and only scar was observed without ulcer. No residual lesion, tumor recurrence or metastasis, leakage or fistula of digestive tract were found during the follow-up period of 15-54 (median 41) months.@*Conclusion@#The endoscopic "Shao-Mai" closure method is a simplified novel way, which is feasible, effective, and safe for closing the gastric defect after EFTR.
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Objective:To investigate the safety and efficacy of knife assisted polypectomy (KAP) in the treatment of colorectal pedicle polyps (Paris type 0-Ⅰp).Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on the data of 42 patients with colorectal pedicle polyps who were treated with KAP at Endoscopy Center of Zhongshan Hospital of Fudan University and Xuhui District Central Hospital from May to September 2019. Procedure time and complication rates were used to assess the effects of KAP.Results:A total of 48 polyps were found in 42 cases. The median diameter of polyps was 2.0 cm(0.8-3.5 cm). The mean operating time was 11.3±1.1 min. All patients had no severe bleeding or perforation during operation and no delayed bleeding, delayed perforation or electrocoagulation syndrome after operation. Postoperative pathology showed that the margins of all cases were negative.Conclusion:KAP operation is safe and efficient, but long-term efficacy still needs further clinical verification.
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Objective@#To investigate the feasibility and safety of endoscopic trans-gastric gallbladder-preserving cholecystolithotomy (ETGC) for gallstones.@*Methods@#The clinical data of 84 cholecystolithiasis patients, who received ETGC at Endoscopic Center of Zhongshan Hospital from March 2017 to May 2019 were analyzed retrospectively. The operation completion rate, operation time, complications and recurrence of calculus were summarized.@*Results@#In the 84 cases of cholecystolithiasis, there were 19 cases (22.6%) of single stone, 53 cases (63.1%) of multiple stones, and 12 cases (14.3%) of gallstones with gallbladder polyps. A total of 82 patients (97.6%) successfully completed ETGC with median operation time of 88 min. Ten patients (12.2%) suffered from abdominal pain after operation, of which 6 patients relieved after conservative treatments. The other 4 cases, including 2 cases of hemoperitoneum, 1 case of biliary fistula, and 1 case of choledocholithiasis with obstructive jaundice, were recovered after corresponding interventions. As of June 14, 2019, 5 cases were lost to follow-up (follow-up rate was 93.9%, 77/82). Residual stones were found in 2 cases (2.6%, 2/77). Stone recurrence was discovered in 4 cases (5.2%, 4/7), and 2 cases (2.6%, 2/77) had cholesterol crystallization in gallbladder.@*Conclusion@#ETGC is minimally invasive, feasible and safe in treatment of cholecystolithiasis, and can retain the function of gallbladder. However, how to completely remove the stones and avoid residue by ETGC still needs further exploration, and its long-term efficacy still needs further observation.
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Objective To investigate the feasibility and safety of endoscopic trans-gastric gallbladder-preserving cholecystolithotomy (ETGC) for gallstones. Methods The clinical data of 84 cholecystolithiasis patients, who received ETGC at Endoscopic Center of Zhongshan Hospital from March 2017 to May 2019 were analyzed retrospectively. The operation completion rate, operation time, complications and recurrence of calculus were summarized. Results In the 84 cases of cholecystolithiasis, there were 19 cases ( 22. 6％) of single stone, 53 cases ( 63. 1％) of multiple stones, and 12 cases ( 14. 3％) of gallstones with gallbladder polyps. A total of 82 patients ( 97. 6％) successfully completed ETGC with median operation time of 88 min. Ten patients ( 12. 2％) suffered from abdominal pain after operation, of which 6 patients relieved after conservative treatments. The other 4 cases, including 2 cases of hemoperitoneum, 1 case of biliary fistula, and 1 case of choledocholithiasis with obstructive jaundice, were recovered after corresponding interventions. As of June 14, 2019, 5 cases were lost to follow-up ( follow-up rate was 93. 9％, 77/82 ) . Residual stones were found in 2 cases ( 2. 6％, 2/77 ) . Stone recurrence was discovered in 4 cases ( 5. 2％, 4/7 ) , and 2 cases ( 2. 6％, 2/77 ) had cholesterol crystallization in gallbladder. Conclusion ETGC is minimally invasive, feasible and safe in treatment of cholecystolithiasis, and can retain the function of gallbladder. However, how to completely remove the stones and avoid residue by ETGC still needs further exploration, and its long-term efficacy still needs further observation.
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Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is the gold standard technique for performing en bloc resection of large superficial tumors in the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract. It has not started in China until early 2006, when it was introduced at Endoscopy Center of Zhongshan Hospital. However, ESD is technically more difficult and can result in more complications, limiting its development in China. At present, reports about ESD training system in China are still not available. Therefore, our center continuously explored and gradually established structured training courses relied on the live pig model. Between 2009 and 2013, we held 23 hands-on ESD training workshops with 550 endoscopists. Questionnaires were distributed via e-mail, and there were 460 participants performing ESD in a step-up approach on the live pigs. More than one half of trainees could perform ESD with en bloc resection in the imaginary "lesion" of colon and stomach, and there were higher rates of hemorrhage and perforation occurring in colorectal ESD as compared to gastric ESD. After graduating from our hands-on workshop, up to over 90% of participants started ESD practice in their home hospitals. It was mostly provided by high-grade hospitals (IIIA) which played a major role as tertiary referral centers, covering almost all provinces and major cities in China. The training on live pig model revealed to be safe and effective as a prior step to its application in humans. It may enable novice endoscopists to acquire ESD skills and start performing ESD as soon as possible. The role of adequate training is of course to influence the spread of this technique and promote ESD development around China.
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Objective@#To evaluate the clinical value of dual channel dual curved endoscope in the endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for gastric angle mucosal lesions.@*Methods@#A descriptive cohort study was carried out. Clinicopathological data of 20 cases with gastric angle mucosal lesions undergoing ESD by dual channel dual curved endoscope in our center from October 2016 to August 2018 were collected and analyzed retrospectively. Inclusion criteria: (1) the lesion was located in the gastric angle confirmed by gastroscopy before ESD. (2) CT examination showed no distant metastasis. (3) pathological biopsy confirmed precancerous lesion or early cancerous lesion without submucosal invasion. (4) the whole operation was performed by the same endoscopist with ESD experience of about 2000 cases. Patients with previous ESD history of gastric angle and other serious diseases were excluded. The dual channel dual curved endoscopy (Olympus, GIF-2TQ260M) and other conventional endoscopic surgical instruments were used in all the cases. Complete tumor resection rate, pathological results, intraoperative and postoperative complications, operation time and hospitalization time were observed. Follow - up parameters included residual tumor, local recurrence and heterogeneous lesion.@*Results@#Of 20 patients, 14 were male and 6 were female with an average of 55.6 years (range, 37 to 75). All the tumors located in gastric angle. Specimen size ranged from 1.2 to 5.5 (average 2.9) cm. Operation time ranged from 50 to 120 (average 85.8) minutes. Hospital stay ranged from 3 to 7 (average 5.1) days. The en bloc excision was performed successfully in all 20 cases. There was no perforation or bleeding during or after operation. Pathological results showed curative or nearly curative resection stage in all the cases. No tumor residual or recurrence was found during follow-up for 8 to 30 (average 18.5) months.@*Conclusion@#Dual channel dual curved endoscope can provide good vision and easy control in removing the lesion completely and avoiding complications during the ESD procedure in gastric angle mucosal lesions with good long-term efficacy.
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In August 2018, The Chinese Consensus on Endoscopic Diagnosis and Management of Gastrointestinal Submucosal Tumors, which was formulated by the Surgical Group of Chinese Society of Digestive Endoscopology, the Chinese Physicians Association Endoscopy Branch Digestive Endoscopy Professional Committee, the Gastrointestinal Surgery Group of Chinese Society of Surgery, was published in Chinese Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery. This consensus is the first guideline in the area of gastrointestinal submucosal tumors (SMTs) in China, and it proposed the diagnosis and management procedure of SMTs from the endoscopists′ viewpoint. This consensus presents case selection principles and technical principles of endoscopic treatment of SMTs. For and the indication and contraindication of endoscopic treatment of SMTs, it is suggested that clinician choose optimal procedure according to disease′s characteristics and techniques of the clinician. In this review, the key contents of consensus are interpreted in detail. The application of endoscopic snare resection, endoscopic submucosal excavation, endoscopic full-thickness resection and submucosal tunneling endoscopic resection at different SMTs was summarized. At the same time, the controversies in endoscopic diagnosis and management of the SMTs, such as biopsy, indication of endoscopic treatment and new techniques of endoscopic therapy, were analyzed.
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Objective@#To evaluate the safety and efficacy of dental floss traction-assisted endoscopic submucosal dissection (DFS-ESD) for rectal neuroendocrine neoplasm (NEN).@*Methods@#A retrospective cohort study was performed. Clinical data of rectal NEN patients undergoing ESD at Endoscopy Center of Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University from January 2016 to December 2017 were retrospectively analyzed. Inclusion criteria: 1) age of 18 to 80 years old; 2) maximal diameter of lesions <1.5 cm; 3) tumor locating in the submucosa without invasion into the muscularis propria; 4) no enlarged lymph nodes around bowel and in abdominal cavity; 5) ESD requested actively by patients. A total of 37 patients were enrolled, including 23 male and 14 female cases with mean age of (56.0±11.3) years. All the lesions were single tumor of stage T1, and the mean size was 0.8±0.2(0.5-1.2) cm. Postoperative pathology revealed all samples as neuroendocrine tumors (NET). Seventeen patients received DFS-ESD treatment (DFS-ESD group) and 20 patient received conventional ESD treatment (conventional ESD group). In DFS-ESD group, after the mucosa was partly incised along the marker dots, the endoscopy was extracted, and the dental floss was tied to one arm of the metallic clip. When the endoscope was reinserted, the hemoclip was attached onto the incised mucosa; another hemoclip was attached onto normal mucosa opposite to the lesion in the same way. The submucosa was clearly exposed with the traction of dental floss and the resection could proceed. The conventional ESD group received the traditional ESD operation procedure. The operation time, modified operation time (remaining time after excluding the assembly time of dental floss traction in DFS-ESD group), en bloc resection rate, R0 resection rate, morbidity of operative complication, recurrence and metastasis were compared between two groups.@*Results@#The average tumor size was (0.8±0.2) cm in DFS-ESD group and (0.7±0.2) cm in conventional ESD group (t=0.425, P=0.673). According to postoperative pathological grading of rectal neuroendocrine neoplasm, 13 were G1 and 4 were G2 in DFS-ESD group, while 17 cases were G1 and 3 cases were G2 in conventional ESD group without significant difference (P=0.680). There were no significant differences in baseline data between in the two groups (all P>0.05). All the basal resection margins were negative, the en bloc resection rate was 100% and the R0 resection rate was 100%. Pathological results showed tumor tissue close to the burning margin in 5 cases of conventional ESD group and in 2 cases of DFS-ESD group (P=0.416). The operation time was (17.9±6.6) minutes in conventional ESD group and (14.7±3.3) minutes in DFS-ESD group (t=1.776, P=0.084). The modified operation time of DFS-ESD group was (11.9±2.8) minutes, which was significantly shorter than (17.9±6.6) minutes in conventional ESD group (t=3.425, P=0.002). The hospital stay was (2.3±0.6) days and (2.0±0.5) days in conventional ESD group and DFS-ESD group, respectively, without significant difference (t=1.436, P=0.160). No patient was transferred to surgery, and no delayed bleeding or perforation occurred in either group. There was no recurrence or primary tumor-related death, and all the patients recovered well during a follow-up period of 14(1-24) months.@*Conclusion@#Dental floss traction-assisted ESD for rectal neuroendocrine neoplasm can simplify operation and ensure negative basal margin.
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Objective To evaluate the safety and efficacy of endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for superficial hypopharyngeal neoplasm. Methods Clinicopathological data of 9 patients, who received ESD for superficial hypopharyngeal neoplasm in Zhongshan Hospital affiliated to Fudan University from September 2015 to March 2018,were retrospectively analyzed. Results Nine patients including 7 males and 2 females with mean age of 61. 2 years (48-80 years) were included. The mean diameter of lesions was 16. 3 mm (5-27 mm),and the mean operation time was 52. 2 min(30-90 min). No bleeding, perforation, emphysema or dyspnea during or after ESD occurred. The mean length of hospitalization was 4. 6 days ( 3-7 days). Pathology indicated 1 high grade intraepithelial neoplasia and 8 squamous cell cancer, and all cases of squamous cell cancer were constrained within lamina propria. One patient had positive horizontal margin and received radiotherapy. No recurrence, metastasis or stenosis was found during 10. 2 months (3-29 months)of follow-up. Conclusion ESD is a safe and effective option for superficial hypopharyngeal neoplasm.
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Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of endoscopic balloon dilation (EBD) on treatment of benign colorectal anastomotic stenosis.Methods Data of 36 patients with benign colorectal anastomotic stenosis undergoing EBD at Zhongshan Hospital from 2011 to 2015 were reviewed retrospectively.The number of dilation,complications rate,short-term effects and recurrence rate of stenosis were analyzed.Results Thirty-six patients had post-surgery anastomotic stenosis within 2-49 months (median 6 months),including 10 (27.8％) patients of grade 1 stenosis,15 (41.7％) of grade 2 stenosis,and 11 (30.5％) of grade 3 stenosis.The anastomotic distance from anus was 3-24 cm (median 6 cm).The 36 patients underwent 80 times of EBD with mean time of 2.22.Among them,69.4％ (25/36) cases received 1-2 times and 30.6％ (11/36) received 3 times or more.During the EBD operation,14 (17.5％) patients had minor bleeding,and intraoperative or postoperative perforation did not appeared.Postoperative obstructive symptoms were relieved in all patients.The anastomotic diameter was greater than 20 mm and EBD treatment was successful.Postoperative follow-up was 22-76 months (median 44 months).Four (11.1％) patients had recurrence of anastomotic benign stenosis at 7,11,18,and 63 months after the last time of EBD,respectively,and the symptoms were improved after the second treatment.Conclusion EBD is safe and effective in treating benign colorectal anastomotic stenosis,with better short-term and long-term outcomes.
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Objective To improve the detection rate of early esophageal cancer during endoscopy by construction of artificial intelligence assistant diagnosis system. Methods A total of 2400 esophageal images were collected from Zhongshan Hospital of Fudan University from January 2016 to December 2017, including 1200 images of early esophageal cancer and 1200 images of normal esophageal mucosa. The lesions in pictures were marked with rectangular box by using computer program. Among them, 2000 pictures were divided into the training set and 400 pictures into the test set. An assistant diagnostic model of early esophageal cancer was established by back propagation algorithm in computer deep learning. The training model was tested and the sensitivity and specificity of the system at different cut-off points in the test set was calculated. Receiver operating characteristic ( ROC) curve was used to evaluate the performance of the diagnostic model. Results The area under ROC curve ( AUC) of the auxiliary diagnostic model was 0. 9961. The sensitivity and specificity were satisfactory. Conclusion The deep learning model constructed in this study has good specificity, sensitivity and AUC value in the diagnosis of early esophageal cancer, and can assist endoscopists in real-time diagnosis in clinical examination.
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Objective To explore the clinical value of dental floss traction-assisted endoscopic full-thickness resection ( EFTR) for muscularis propria tumor in gastric fundus. Methods Twenty-four patients with muscularis propria tumor in gastric fundus and undergoing EFTR with traction of dental floss from January to December in 2016 in Endoscopy Center of Zhongshan Hospital were enrolled in the trial group. Another 24 patients undergoing traditional EFTR from January to December in 2015 were enrolled in the control group. The control group was paired with the trial group according to tumor size. The differences in tumor resection time, hospitalization time, and complication rate were compared between the two groups. Results There were no significant differences in the mean age and gender composition between the two groups ( both P>0. 05) . The tumor resection time of the trial group was shorter than that of the control group ( 10. 8 ± 2. 8 min VS 19. 0 ± 4. 7 min, t = 7. 298, P<0. 05 ) . There was no significant difference in postoperative hospital stay between the two groups ( 3. 2 ± 0. 5 days VS 3. 2 ± 0. 5 days, t=0. 291, P=0. 772) . No postoperative delayed bleeding or perforation and other complications occurred in the two groups. Conclusion Dental floss traction-assisted EFTR is safe and effective to treatment of muscularis propria tumors in gastric fundus, which can expose the tumor boundary, so that the surgical level may be clearer to simplify the operation and reduce the tumor resection time.
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Objective To explore the feasibility, safety and effectiveness of endoscopic submucosal dissection ( ESD) in the treatment of the synchronous multiple early cancer or precancerous lesions in esophageal and stomach. Methods A retrospective study was conducted on the data of 5 patients with synchronous multiple early cancer or precancerous lesions in esophageal and stomach who were treated by ESD in Endoscopy Center of Zhongshan Hospital from January 2008 to December 2013. The characteristics of lesions, and results of therapy and follow-up were analyzed. Results All 5 patients were male with mean age of 67. 8±13. 1 years. The mean size of esophageal lesions was 2. 1±0. 9 cm with 1 lesion located in the upper esophagus and 4 in the middle. The mean size of gastric lesions was 2. 5±1. 5 cm with 2 lesions in the antrum, 2 in the gastric angle and 1 in cardia. Lesions in 4 cases were removed at the same time and 1 at different times. All lesions achieved complete resection. Postoperative pathological results showed that there were 2 cases of esophageal precancerous lesions with gastric precancerous lesions, 2 cases of esophageal precancerous lesions with early gastric cancer, and 1 case of early esophageal cancer with early gastric cancer. The 5 patients with 10 lesions all achieved curative resection. Postoperative esophageal stricture occurred in 1 case, which was improved after dilation. Median follow-up time was 72 months, when 3 patients survived and 2 patients died. However, the cause of death was not associated with the treatment. Conclusion ESD is a minimally invasive endoscopic method for treating synchronous multiple primary early cancers in esophagus and stomach.
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The Chinese Consensus on Endoscopic Diagnosis and Management of Gastrointestinal Submucosal Tumors is the first guideline in the area of gastrointestinal submucosal tumors(SMT) in China. SMTs of the Gastrointestinal tract are bulge lesions that originate from muscularis mucosa, submucosa, or muscularis propria. Endoscopic treatment of SMT is an effective way to improve the quality of life for patients, to reduce the burden on patients' families and the society, and to save national medical resources. For these reasons, this consensus has proposed the indications for endoscopic resection, on the basis of current status of diagnosis and treatment for SMT in China, and in combination with domestic and foreign literature and experts' experience:(1)For tumors with malignant potential suspected by preoperative examination or pathologically confirmed through biopsy, endoscopic resection should be considered when technically possible; (2) Endoscopic resection is indicated for SMT with symptoms (e.g. hemorrhage and obstruction); (3) For benign tumors suspected by preoperative examinations or confirmed by pathological examination, endoscopic resection could be considered when patients cannot attend regular follow-up, tumors grow rapidly in a short period or patients have a strong willing for endoscopic treatment. After endoscopic resection for SMT, different treatment algorithms should be recommended according to pathological types:(1)For benign lesions, such as lipoma and leiomyoma, postoperative routine treatment and follow-up are recommended;(2)For SMT without malignant potential, such as well-differentiated rectal neruoendocrine tumors (NET) that are < 1 cm, survival rate after complete resection is approximately 98.9%-100% and the recurrence rate is extremely low. Therefore, routine follow-up is recommended when the margin were confirmed negative pathologically; (3)Low-malignant-potential SMT, such as low-risk GIST, should be assessed by endoscopic ultrasonography or imaging every 6-12 months, and then managed according to clinical instructions; (4)Medium/high-malignant-potential SMT, such as type 3 and type 4 gastric NET, colorectal NET that are >2 cm, and medium/high-risk GISTs, additional treatment is required according to the guidelines for each specific disease. This expert consensus aims to provide an endoscopic SMT diagnosis and treatment standard,which fits our current national status, to domestic hospitals at all levels.
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Objective To study the value of endoscopic treatment for patients with gastric submucosal tumor ( G-SMT ) . Methods The data of 1663 patients with G-SMT undergoing endoscopic treatment was retrospective reviewed from January 2008 to December 2013. Patients′ demographics, treatment outcomes, and follow-up were evaluated. Results A total of 1671 lesions of G-SMT were included in the study. The mean maximum size of lesions was (1. 50±1. 02) cm. Twenty lesions were treated by endoscopic mucosal resection, 296 lesions by endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD), 7 lesions by ESD+nylon endoloop, 1011 lesions by endoscopic submucosal excavation, 44 lesions by submucosal tunneling endoscopic resection, and 285 lesions by endoscopic full-thickness resection. Endoscopic treatment failed in 8 cases. Postoperative pathology diagnosis included 554 liomyoma, 485 gastrointestinal stromal tumors, 160 ectopic pancreas, and other such as lipoma, neuroendocrine tumor and fibroma. There were 16 cases of bleeding and 18 cases of perforation after treatment. Except for 4 cases of bleeding and 2 cases of perforation underwent additional surgical procedures, all patients were managed by conservative treatments. During a median follow-up time of 36 months of 1226 cases, the recurrence rate was 1％( 12/1226) ,and no death occurred. Conclusion Endoscopic treatment is safe and effective in treating G-SMT for long-term outcomes.
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Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD)for colorectal SMTs. Methods In this retrospective study, 412 consecutive patients with colorectal SMTs who underwent ESD at Zhongshan Hospital of Fudan University from January 2008 to July 2014 were enrolled. Tumor histopathology,resection rate and complications were analyzed.Results Complete resection was achieved in 358(86.9%)lesions. Adverse events occurred in 13(3.2%)patients including bleeding and perforation. Multivariate analysis showed that the SMTs in the colon(OR=0.460,95%CI:0.232-0.911, P=0.014)and number of ESD procedures for colorectal SMTs(OR=0.421, 95% CI:0.211-0.837, P=0.026)were independent risk factors for non-complete resection.Moreover,SMTs in the colon(OR=0.253, 95%CI:0.067-0.957,P=0.043),tumors in the muscularis propria(OR=5.459,95%CI:1.162-25.638, P=0.032)and number of ESD procedures for colorectal SMTs(OR=0.198, 95% CI:0.058-0.674, P=0.010)were independent risk factors for adverse events. Conclusion ESD is safe and effective for resection of colorectal SMTs. Tumor location and the experience of endoscopists may influence the complete resection rate and the development of adverse events.
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Objective To evaluate the clinical value of endoscopic piecemeal mucosal resection (EPMR) and endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for treatment of esophageal mucosal lesion with diameter larger than 15 mm.Methods The data of 261 patients with esophageal mucosal lesions ≥15 mm and undergoing ESD (n=198) or EPMR (n=63) in Endoscopy Center of Zhongshan Hospital from September 2009 to August 2011 were retrospectively analyzed.Therapeutic effect, complications, and local recurrence were compared between the two groups.Results The lesion size was significantly larger in the ESD group than that in the EPMR group (3.02±1.13 mm VS 2.66±0.95 mm, P0.05) between the two groups.The rate of postoperative esophageal stricture was higher in the EPMR group than that of the ESD group [22.6% (14/62) VS 6.2% (12/194),P<0.05] except for 5 cases with further surgery treatment (4 cases in the ESD group and 1 case in the EPMR group).The local recurrence rate was also higher in the EPMR group than that of the ESD group [11.5% (7/61) VS 3.7% (7/190), P<0.05], except for 10 cases with positive margin.Conclusion The therapeutic effect of ESD is superior to that of EPMR for esophageal mucosal lesions with diameter larger than 15 mm due to lower rate of local recurrence and acceptable complications.