Risk factors analysis and prediction model construction of submucosal deep infiltration of early colorectal tumor / 中华肿瘤杂志

Objective: To investigate the risk factors for the development of deep infiltration in early colorectal tumors (ECT) and to construct a prediction model to predict the development of deep infiltration in patients with ECT. Methods: The clinicopathological data of ECT patients who underwent endoscopic treatment or surgical treatment at the Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences from August 2010 to December 2020 were retrospectively analyzed. The independent risk factors were analyzed by multifactorial regression analysis, and the prediction models were constructed and validated by nomogram. Results: Among the 717 ECT patients, 590 patients were divided in the within superficial infiltration 1 (SM1) group (infiltration depth within SM1) and 127 patients in the exceeding SM1 group (infiltration depth more than SM1). There were no statistically significant differences in gender, age, and lesion location between the two groups (P>0.05). The statistically significant differences were observed in tumor morphological staging, preoperative endoscopic assessment performance, vascular tumor emboli and nerve infiltration, and degree of tumor differentiation (P<0.05). Multivariate regression analysis showed that only erosion or rupture (OR=4.028, 95% CI: 1.468, 11.050, P=0.007), localized depression (OR=3.105, 95% CI: 1.584, 6.088, P=0.001), infiltrative JNET staging (OR=5.622, 95% CI: 3.029, 10.434, P<0.001), and infiltrative Pit pattern (OR=2.722, 95% CI: 1.347, 5.702, P=0.006) were independent risk factors for the development of deep submucosal infiltration in ECT. Nomogram was constructed with the included independent risk factors, and the nomogram was well distinguished and calibrated in predicting the occurrence of deep submucosal infiltration in ECT, with a C-index and area under the curve of 0.920 (95% CI: 0.811, 0.929). Conclusion: The nomogram prediction model constructed based on only erosion or rupture, local depression, infiltrative JNET typing, and infiltrative Pit pattern has a good predictive efficacy in the occurrence of deep submucosal infiltration in ECT.

Endoscopic diagnosis and treatment of 403 cases of laterally spreading tumor in colon / 中华消化内镜杂志

Objective To explore the clinical and pathological features of laterally spreading tumor ( LST) in colon, and the efficacy and safety of endoscopic submucosal dissection ( ESD) . Methods A total of 376 cases with 403 lesions of LST were detected by colonoscopy in the First Hospital of China Medical University from April 2014 to December 2016. The site, size and classification of all lesions were recorded. One hundred and sixty lesions in 143 patients underwent endoscopic treatment, and Their pit pattern were observed. The resected lesions were sent for pathological examination. The patients were followed up regularly after treatment. Results Among 403 cases of LST, 168 lesions ( 41. 69％) were located at rectum, which was the main site. Lesions with diameter of 10-<20 mm were of the largest number (37. 22％, 150/403). Nodular mixed type was the main morphologic type with a total of 203 lesions ( 50. 37％) . The main pathologic type was low-grade adenoma ( 65. 51％, 264/403) . The malignant potential rose with the increase of diameter of LST lesion ( P<0. 05) . Compared with the LST granular type, LST non-granular type had a higher pathologic malignant potential (P<0. 05). Among 403 lesions in 376 patients, 145 lesions in 128 patients were treated by ESD. Intraoperative bleeding occurred in 12 patients, and no delayed bleeding or perforation occurred. Among the 160 treated LST cases,Ⅳ-type pit pattern was of the largest number, up to 70. 62％ (113/160). The canceration rate of Ⅴ-type pit pattern was the highest, up to 80. 00％ (8/10). Malignant degree of pathology ( P<0. 05) and penetration degree of cancer ( P>0. 05) showed an increasing trend with the upgrade of pit pattern of LST cases. Among the 128 patients who were treated by ESD, 113 cases were regularly reexamined, and 2 cases relapsed. Others whose wounds didn′t relapse healed well. Conclusion The clinical and pathological features of colorectal LST are unique. ESD is an effective and safe treatment for LST, which can achieve radical results.

Diagnosis and treatment of 17 laterally spreading tumors / 中国内镜杂志

Objective To investigate the relationship between the morphological features, pit pattern classification and pathological types of colorectal laterally spreading tumor (LST). To provide a basis for the selection of treatment modalities, and to explore the value of endoscopic treatment. Methods Retrospective analysis of 17 cases of LST from January 2015 to December 2016 detected by conventional endoscopy. 17 cases of LST first underwent dyeing magnifying endoscopy and pit pattern typing. Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) or surgical treatment was performed in all patients with LST. Postoperative pathologic findings were analyzed retrospectively. Results Of the 17 cases, ESD was performed in 15 patients, and other 2 patients underwent surgical treatment. All of the 17 cases were treated successfully without complications such as bleeding or perforation. No recurrence was found under endoscopy in the 3-month to 2-year postoperative review. Conclusion The preoperative pit pattern classification can provide the basis for treatment. ESD has good curative effect, low recurrence rate and good safety in the treatment of colorectal LST.

Diagnosis and treatment of 17 laterally spreading tumors / 中国内镜杂志

Objective To investigate the relationship between the morphological features, pit pattern classification and pathological types of colorectal laterally spreading tumor (LST). To provide a basis for the selection of treatment modalities, and to explore the value of endoscopic treatment. Methods Retrospective analysis of 17 cases of LST from January 2015 to December 2016 detected by conventional endoscopy. 17 cases of LST first underwent dyeing magnifying endoscopy and pit pattern typing. Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) or surgical treatment was performed in all patients with LST. Postoperative pathologic findings were analyzed retrospectively. Results Of the 17 cases, ESD was performed in 15 patients, and other 2 patients underwent surgical treatment. All of the 17 cases were treated successfully without complications such as bleeding or perforation. No recurrence was found under endoscopy in the 3-month to 2-year postoperative review. Conclusion The preoperative pit pattern classification can provide the basis for treatment. ESD has good curative effect, low recurrence rate and good safety in the treatment of colorectal LST.

Differential Diagnosis of Colorectal Polyps with Narrow Band Imaging Colonoscopy without Magnification / 대한소화기학회지

BACKGROUND/AIMS: Narrow band imaging (NBI) endoscopy can be used for gross differentiation between the types of colonic polyps. This study was conducted as a retrospective study for estimation of the interobserver and intra-observer agreement of the pit pattern of the mucosal surface and the accuracy of histology prediction. METHODS: A total of 159 patients underwent complete colonoscopy and 219 polyps examined by NBI endoscopy without magnification were assessed. Interobserver and intra-observer agreement were calculated by investigators in each group for determination of the surface pattern and prediction of histology based on the modified Kudo's classification using intraclass correlation coefficient. RESULTS: Interobserver agreement for the surface pit pattern and prediction of polyp type was 0.84 and 0.73 in experienced endoscopists, and 0.86 and 0.62 in trainees, respectively. Intra-observer agreement for the surface pit patterns and prediction of polyp type was 0.81, 0.83, 0.85, 0.83, 0.56, 0.84, 0.51, 0.83, and 0.71; and 0.71, 0.70, 0.82, 0.54, 0.72, 0.37, 0.51, 0.34, and 0.30, respectively. The diagnostic accuracy for prediction of polyp type was 69.4% for experienced endoscopists and 72.9% for trainees. CONCLUSIONS: NBI endoscopy without magnification showed fairly good inter and intra-observer agreement for the pit pattern of the mucosal surface and the accuracy of histology prediction; however, it had some limitation for differentiation of colon polyp histologic type. Training and experience with NBI is needed for improvement of accuracy.

Endoscopic Assessment of Colorectal Cancer with Superficial or Deep Submucosal Invasion Using Magnifying Colonoscopy

Among early colorectal carcinoma, endoscopic treatment is generally indicative for cases with intramucosal to submucosal (SM) superficial invasion, because cases with SM deep invasion should be treated surgically due to the risk of lymph node metastasis. It is important, therefore, to distinguish between superficial and deep SM invasion in early colorectal carcinoma prior to treatment. In this review we assessed the clinical usefulness and knack of pit pattern and narrow band imaging (NBI) diagnosis using magnifying observation. VN type pit pattern, type C3 in NBI Hiroshima classification and NBI type 3 in NBI international colorectal endoscopic (NICE) classification are useful predictors of SM deep invasion. In NBI magnifying observation evaluation of both the vascular pattern and surface pattern are important. We have to use pit pattern diagnosis and NBI magnifying diagnosis as the situation demands with the knowledge of both advantage and disadvantage in each diagnostic method.

Magnificación endoscópica, ácido acético y “flexible spectral imaging colour enhancement” (FICE) para el diagnóstico de esófago de Barrett / Endoscopic magnification, acetic acid and flexible spectral imaging colour enhancement (FICE) for the diagnosis of Barrett´s esophagus

Con endoscopia estándar no se precisa esófago de Barrett, pero la magnificación endoscópica con o sin cromoscopia puede identificarlo. Objetivo: Diagnosticar esófago de Barrett con magnificación endoscópica, rociado de ácido acético y “Flexible Spectral Imaging Colour Enhancement” (FICE). Pacientes: Previo consentimiento se incluyeron a los individuos con indicación de endoscopia digestiva superior. Materiales y Métodos: Se realizó endoscopia digestiva superior con equipo Fujinon Inc. EG 590 ZW, y procesador EPX 4400, consecutivamente se practicó: a) alta resolución, b) FICE, c) alta resolución, d) magnificación, e) FICE, f) alta resolución con instilación de acido acético al 5% en esófago distal y lavado con agua, g) magnificación y h) FICE. Se tomó biopsia del patrón observado, evaluada sin información del paciente. El procedimiento se grabó, se fotografió y se guardó en JPEG en programa Power Point. Resultados: En 120 pacientes: 44 hombres y 76 mujeres con edades de 20-85 años, el ácido acético destacó los patrones de mucosa observados con magnificación y resaltados con FICE. Esófago de Barrett se diagnosticó en 87,50% de patrón tipo 3 identificados en lengüetas largas. Conclusión: Magnificación endoscópica con rociado de ácido acético, y “Flexible Spectral Imaging Colour Enhancement” (FICE), identificó y resaltó en esófago el patrón sugestivo de esófago de Barrett.

Standard endoscopy does not identify Barrett´s esophagus, but endoscopic magnification and chromoendoscopy diagnose it accurately. Ojective: Diagnose Barrett’s esophagus with magnification endoscopy, spraying of acetic acid and Flexible Spectral Imaging Colour Enhancement (FICE). Patients: Individuals scheduled to undergo routine upper gastrointestinal endoscopy were enrolled. Materials and Methods: Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy was performed with Fujinon Inc. 590 EG ZW and EPX 4400 processor. Endoscopy was consecutively performed with: a) highresolution, b) FICE, c) high resolution d) magnification, e) FICE, f) high resolution with spraying of 5% acetic acid in distal esophagus inmediately washed with 20cc of water, g) magnification and h) FICE. Biopsy was taken and evaluated without patient information. The procedure was recorded, was photographed and was saved in JPEG in Power Point program. Results: In 120 patients: 44 men and 76 women aged 20-85 years, pit patterns of mucosa were enhanced with acetic acid sprayed in distal esophagus and highlighted with magnification and FICE. Barrett’s esophagus was diagnosed in 87.50% of cases with long columnar tongues and pit pattern type 3. Conclusion: Endoscopic magnification with spraying of acetic acid, and Flexible Spectral Imaging Colour Enhancement (FICE), identified and highlighted the pattern suggestive of diagnosis of Barretts esophagus.

Metaplasia intestinal en esófago: diagnóstico con magnificación endoscópica y “flexible spectral imaging colour enhancement” (FICE) corroborado por histología / Intestinal metaplasia in esophagus: diagnosis With magnifying endoscopy and flexible Spectral imaging colour enhancement (fice) Corroborated by histology

La endoscopia estándar no identifica esófago de Barrett. Esta limitación disminuye con magnificación endoscópica, coloración vital y/o virtual que permite observar los patrones de mucosa sugestivos de metaplasia intestinal. Identificar metaplasia intestinal con magnificación endoscópica y cromoscopia virtual realizada con "Flexible Spectral Imaging Colour Enhancement" (FICE) corroborándola con histología. Pacientes: Previo consentimiento se incluyeron a los individuos con indicación electiva de endoscopia digestiva superior. Se realizó endoscopia digestiva superior con equipo Fujinon Inc. EG 590 ZW, y procesador EPX 4400. Consecutivamente se practicó endoscopia con: a) alta resolución, b) FICE, c) alta resolución, d) magnificación, e) FICE y f) alta resolución. Cada patrón encontrado se grabó, se fotografió y se guardó en JPEG en programa Power Point. Los patólogos evaluaron la biopsia del patrón observado sin tener datos del paciente. Se incluyeron 30 pacientes: 11 hombres y 19 mujeres con rango de edad 20-83 años y promedio 51,73 años. Solo con magnificación sola o con cromoscopia virtual se observaron los patrones de mucosa. En el tipo 3 se diagnosticó esófago de Barrett en 33,33% y en ninguno de los otros. Conclusión: La magnificación endoscópica y cromoscopia virtual con FICE identifica metaplasia intestinal y diagnostica esófago de Barrett

Standard endoscopy does not identify Barrett's esophagus or mucosa patterns suggestive of intestinal metaplasia. Endoscopic magnification, vital and or virtual chromoscopy reduces this limitation. Aim: Identify intestinal metaplasia with endoscopic magnification and Flexible Spectral Imaging Colour Enhancement (FICE) corroborating it with histology. Patients: Individuals scheduled to undergo routine upper gastrointestinal endoscopy were enrolled. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy was performed with Fujinon Inc. 590 EG ZW and EPX 4400 processor. Endoscopy was consecutively performed with: a) high resolution, b) FICE, c) high resolution, d) magnification, e) FICE, f) high resolution. Each found pattern was recorded, was photographed and was saved in JPEG in program Power Point. Biopsy was obtained of the predominant pattern and the pathologist assessed without patient information. Results: 30 patients were included, 11 men and 19 women with 20-83 years and 51.73 years average age range. Patterns of mucosa were observed only with magnification and virtual chromoscopy, Barrett's esophagus was diagnosed in 33.33% of type 3 and none in type 1 and 2. The endoscopic magnification and virtual chromoscopy with FICE identifies intestinal metaplasia and let diagnose Barrett's esophagus.

Utilidad del acido acético en la endoscopia del esófago / Utility of acetic acid in esophagus endoscopy

El Acido Acético produce desnaturalización intracelular reversible de las proteínas citoplasmáticas. Al ser rociado en Esófago distal a nivel de la Unión Escamo Columnar permite con el video endoscopio de alta resolución, la detección de áreas no visibles de Epitelio Columnar y resalta la unión Escamo Columnar. Previo consentimiento se incluyeron a los individuos que tenían indicación de endoscopia digestiva superior. El procedimiento endoscópico se realizó con equipo Fujinon HR250. Se instiló a través del canal de biopsia, con catéter de polietileno, los 5cm distales del tercio inferior del esófago, 5cc-10cc de Acido Acético al 5%, seguido de lavado con 20cc de agua a temperatura ambiente. En todos los casos se observó blanquecimiento de la zona irrigada con Acido Acético. Casi inmediatamente se identificó la demarcación de la Unión Escamo Columnar. La porción gástrica proximal y el Epitelio Columnar en Esófago se enrojecieron al lavar con agua permitiendo observar el Patrón Pit resaltado y magnificado. No hubo efectos adversos durante ni después del procedimiento. El Acido Acético es un método fácil, rápido, seguro y barato que en Esófago resalta la Unión Escamo Columnar, aumenta la detección e identificación de Epitelio Columnar y de su Patrón Pit...

Acetic Acid produces reversible intracellular denaturalization of cytoplasmic proteins. When sprayed at distal esophagus, at squamous columnar junction, by using a high-resolution endoscopy video, it allows the detection of non-visible areas of the columnar epithelium and highlights the squamous columnar junction. After letting them know, subjects who had been prescribed an upper digestive endoscopy were included. The equipment used to perform the endoscopic procedure was Fujinon HR250. 5-10cc 5% acetic acid was instilled with a polyethylene catheter through the biopsia channel in the distal 5cm of the esophagus further washed away by water at room temperature. Whitening of the acetic-acid-irrigated zone was observed in all cases. Almost immediately the squamous columnar junction demarcation was identified. The proximal gastric portion and the esophagus columnar epithelium were reddened with the water washing, allowing a highlighted and enhanced pit pattern to be observed. No adverse effects showed during or after the procedure. Acetic acid is an easy, rapid, safe, and inexpensive that, in the esophagus, highlights the squamous columnar junction, improves the detection and identification of the columnar epithelium and of its pit pattern as well...

Pit pattern classification for diagnosis of early colorectal cancers and precancerous lesions / 中华消化内镜杂志

Objective To evaluate pit pattern analysis for detection of early colorectal carcinoma and precancerous lesions. Methods A total of 162 lesions in 144 patients were examined with magnifying colonoscopy after staining, and their pit patter was analyzed with morphology and pathologic diagnosis. Results With confirmation of pathology, there were 34 non-neoplastic lesions and 128 neoplastic ones, in which 12 were carcinomas. The pit patterns in most non-neoplastic lesions (76. 5%, 26/34) were type Ⅰ or Ⅱ , and those in most neoplastic lesions (96. 1% , 123/128) was type Ⅲ, Ⅳ or Ⅴ. Pit patterns of cancerous lesions were mainly type Ⅴ (75.0%, 9/12), and those of 3 cases of advanced cancers were all type Ⅴ N. Conclusion Pit pattern classification is a very important tool to differentiate between neoplastic, nonneoplastic lesions and early cancer, which helps to decide later therapeutic intervention.

Observation of pit pattern in colorectal lesions with Fuji intelligent chromo endoscopy and its relationship with expression of Angiopoietin-2 and microvessel density / 中华消化内镜杂志

Objective To evaluate magnifying Fuji intelligent chromo endoscopy (FICE) in diagnosis of colorectal lesions,and to explore the correlation between pit pattern,expression of Angiopeietin-2 (Ang-2) and mierovessel density (MVD). Methods A total of 100 colorectal lesions with pit patterns ranging from type Ⅰ to type Ⅴ (20 cases in each type) determined by magnifying FICE were divided into group A (n = 40,type Ⅰ and Ⅲ ),group B (n = 40,type Ⅲ and Ⅳ ) and group C ( n = 20,type Ⅴ ). The resuits of FICE were compared with pathological findings. Expression of Ang-2 was examined by immunohistochemical streptavidin-perosidase method and MVD was calculated. The correlation between pit pattern,Ang2 expression and MVD was analyzed. Results The diagnostic sensitivity,specificity and consistent rates of magnifying FICE for non-neoplastic colorectal lesions were 88.0%,92. 5% and 90. 2%,respectively,and those for neoplastic lesions were 94. 8%,91.7% and 93. 2%,respectively,with an overall consistent rate for colorectal lesions at 92. 0%. The positive expression rate of Ang-2 and MVD were progressively increasing from group A,B to C. Conclusion Magnifying endoscopy with FICE is valuable to differentiate neoplastic colorectal lesions from non-neoplastic ones. The positive expression of Ang-2 and MVD are closely correlated with the pit patterns of colorectal lesions.

Narrow-band imaging system with magnifying endoscopy in differentiating colorectal neoplasms from non-neoplasms / 中华消化内镜杂志

Objective To observe the meshed capillary pattern(CP)on the surface of colorectal lesions by narrow-band imaging system with magnifying endoscopy(NBI-ME),and to distinguish neoplasm from non-neoplasm by the change of capillary patterns.Methods A total of 144 colorectal lesions in 102 patients detected by conventional colonoscopy were evaluated by NBI-ME to observe the CP on surface,and by staining magnifying colonoscopy to observe the pit pattern.Results All lesions were resected endoscopically (129/144)or by surgery(15/144),and the pathological evaluation diagnosed 30 cases of non-neoplasm (including 20 cases of hyperproliferative polyps and 10 of inflammatory polyps)and 1 14 cases of neoplasm (including 95 cases of adenoma and 19 cases of adenocarcinoma).The diagnostic accuracy rate,sensitivity and specificity of conventional colonoscopy were 75.7%,85.1%and 40.O%,respectively,which were significantly lower than those of NBI-ME and staining magnifying colonoscopy(P＜0.005),while there was no significant difference between NBI-ME and staining magnifying colonoscopy.The CP of type Ⅰ,Ⅱ,Ⅳ and Ⅵa were totally correspondent with pit pattern of type Ⅰ,Ⅱ,Ⅳ and ⅤI. Conclusion NBI-ME findings of colorectal lesions correlated with those of staining magnifying colonoscopy.These two techniques are both helpful in differentiating colorectal neoplasms from non-neoplasms.

Comparison between heterotopic gastric mucosa in upper esophagus and Barrett esophagus / 中华消化内镜杂志

Objective To evaluate the differences, including clinical symptoms, endoscopic and histopathologic findings, status of Helicobacter pylori (Hp) infection and cytokeratin (CK) expressions, be-tween Barrett esophagus (BE) and heterotopic gastric mucosa (HGM) in upper esophagus. Methods Clinical data of 152 patients with BE and 52 patients with HGM in upper esophagus diagnosed from February 2004 to September 2005 were retrospectively studied. The parameters being compared include-ed clinical manifestations, conventional and magnifying endoscopic findings, histopathological findings, Hp infection determined by rapid urease test and Warthin-Starry staining and expression of CK phenotypes detec-ted by immunohistochemistry. Results Gastro-esophngeal reflux was observed in 64. 5% of patients with BE (98/152), higher than that in patients with HGM ( 13.5%, 7/52, χ2 = 40. 36, P < 0. 01 ). Endoscopic faveolus of BE mucosa included 46 cases of spot pattern, 65 striations and 41 villiform patterns, while those of HGM were all striation patterns. The histologic classification in BE included 56 cases of fundic type, 39 junction type and 57 specialized intestinal metaplasia, while in HGM mucesa, 31 cases of fundic type, 16 junction type and 5 antrum type were diagnosed, and no goblet cells were found. Moderate and severe infil-tration of inflammatory cells in BE mucosa was 63.2% (96/152), which was significantly higher than that in HGM mucosa (15/52, 28. 8%, P<0. 01). However, no difference was found in gastric antrum inflam-mation between the two groups (44.7%, 68/152, vs. 51.9%, 27/52, P>0.05). No difference was ob-served in prevalence of Hp infection between BE and HGM groups (P >0. 05 ), either in involved mucosa or in antrum. CK7 was not expressed in HGM or normal squamons mucosa, but was expressed in BE. CK20 and CK19 were expressed in both HGM and BE, and CK13 expression was found in some BE nmcosa including gas-tric metaplesia (55/95) and intestinal metaplasia (29/57) but not in HGM mucosa. Conclusion There are differences between HGM and BE, in regarding of reflux symptoms, magnifying endoscopic findings, histo-logical types and CKs expressions, which may be indicators to make differential diagnosis.

Ultrastructure of colon pit pattern classification / 中华消化内镜杂志

Objective To explore morphological changes in evolution of colorectal pit patterns and their relation with polyp development by observing the uhrastructure of colorectal polyps. Methods Analy-ses were based on data from 50 subjects with colorectal polyps diagnosed with magnifying colonoseopy. Colonoscopy comb/ned with endoscopic lesions staining was employed to determine the pit pattern of colorec-tal lesions, according to Kudo classification. Colorectal lesions were removed through endoscopy or surgery. All samples were analyzed with histopathology, scanning and transmission electron microscopy. Results The pit pattern of 50 samples included 10 cases of type Ⅰ , 8 eases of type Ⅱ, 15 eases of type Ⅲ, 9 cases of type Ⅳ, 5 cases of type Ⅴ and 3 eases of mixed-type. The positive predictive rate and the accuracy rate of differential diagnosis of neoplastic polyps, verified with histological diagnosis, were 86% and 94%, re-spectively. Under scanning electron microscopy, crypt morphology in type Ⅰ and type Ⅱ exhibited regular round hole shape, with epithelial cells in uniform size, abundant absorptive cells with rich microvilli and goblet cells. Crypt in type Ⅲ, type Ⅳ and type Ⅴ appeared gradual deformation accompanied by increasing-ly atypical hyperplasia in the epithelial eells and heterotypic tissues. Transmission electron microscopy re-veahd epithelium of type Ⅰ and type Ⅱ ananged regularly and connected closely, with neat microvilli at the top of cells, affluent mitochondria and endoplasmic reticulum in the cytoplasm, oval nuclear at the base, and smooth and continuous basement membrane. While the epithelium of type Ⅲ, type ⅣV and type Ⅴ was char-acterized by sparse and irregular villi, swelling mitechondria and expanded endoplasmic reticuhm, lysosomes of increased number, heterotypic nuclear and mitotic nuclear, and broken and disappearing substrate. Con-dusion Morphological changes in pit pattern of colorectal polyps is affected by sudaee structure of glandular epithelial cells, the proportion and composition of the crypt surface cellsn. Ultrastrnetural changes in epithe-lial cells are the material basis of morphological changes in pit pattern and polyp development.

Pit pattern under magnifying colonoscopy in diagnosis of early colorectal cancer / 中华消化内镜杂志

Objective To evaluate the diagnostic value of pit pattern analysis in detection of early colorectal carcinoma.Methods From November 2004 to August 2007,a total of 1496 colorectal lesions were observed by mannifying colonoscopy with 0.4%indigo carmine staining.The mucosal crypt patterns (classified according to Kudo classification criteria)of these lesions were compared with pathological diagnosis.Results In 1496 lesions,458(30.6%)were non-neoplastic,657(43.9%)were adenoma,and 381 (25.5%)were adenocarcinoma.In 657 adenoma lesions,415 were tubular adenoma,with low grade dysplasia in 363(87.5%),150 were tubulovillous adenomas with hish grade dysplasia in 61(40.7%)and 49 were villous adenoma with hiish grade dysplasia in 42(85.7%).Among the adenocarcinoma lesions,61 were early colorectal cancers and 36 were laterally spreading tumors(LST).The LST lesions ranged from 10 to 62 mm in diameter.The pit pattern of 3 cases was Type Ⅱ,14 were Type Ⅲ,17 were Type Ⅳ and 2 were Type Ⅴ.Conclusion Pit pattern analysis is important in distinguishing tumorous lesions from non-tumorous ones and in improving the diagnosis rate of early colorectal cancer,which helps in choosing appropriate managements.

Correlation of pit pattern by magnifying colonoscopy with histologic features and COX-2 expression in colonic polyps / 대한내과학회지

BACKGROUND/AIMS: Magnifying colonoscopy (MC) was introduced for prediction of pathologic findings. However, cyclooxgenase-2 (COX-2) expression in colonic polyps according to pit pattern has not been reported before. The aims of this study were to evaluate the usefulness of MC for differentiating polyps and to analyze COX-2 mRNA expression in colon polyps according to pit patterns. METHODS: We studied 36 patients (M:F=26:10; median age 55 years) who received endoscopic polypectomy at Asan Medical Center. The pit patterns were classified into six types (type I, II, IIIL, IIIS, IV, and V). The expression of COX-2 mRNA was determined by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction. RESULTS: Among 41 polyps from 36 patients, 38 polyps were diagnosed as benign colon polyps, and 3 polyps were diagnosed as early colon cancer. In assessing the histologic findings according to pit patterns, non-adenomatous polyps were detected in 50% of type I and II patterns, and pre-malignant polyps were detected in 94.5% of type IIIL, IIIS, IV, and V patterns. COX-2 mRNA expression rate increased in parallel with histologic grade (p=0.022). However, this was not correlated with pit pattern. CONCLUSIONS: MC pit patterns provide detailed gross morphologic features. COX-2 mRNA expression rate, while related to histologic progression, is not related directly to pit pattern, but further study is needed.

Application of magnifying colonoscopy in diagnosis and treatment of colorectal neoplastic lesions / 中国康复理论与实践

@#ObjectiveTo evaluate the clinical value of magnifying endoscopy in diagnosis and treatment of colorectal benign neoplastic lesions.Methods78 colorectal lesions in 61 patients were examined with magnifying colonoscopy after indigo carmine dye, and a pit pattern diagnosis was made for every lesion according to Kudo's classification.All the lesions were totally resected, and the specimen were sent for pathologic examinations.ResultsThe diagnostic sensitivity of neoplastic lesions was 98.4% and specificity was 85.7% when types Ⅰ and Ⅱ represented the pit pattern of nonneoplastic lesions, whereas types Ⅲ, Ⅳ, and Ⅴ represented adenoma and early colorectal cancer. The overall accuracy in differentiating adenoma and early colorectal cancer from nonneoplastic lesions was 96.2%.94.5% of adenomarous lesions were treated by colonoscopy.ConclusionThe magnifying colonoscopy can provide an instantenous accurate diagnosis of tumorous lesions in colon and rectum. Synchronize, minimally invasive and curative treatment is possible to be completed by using it for a large number of lesions.

Diagnosis and management of laterally spreading tumor of colon by dyeing and magnifying endoscopy / 中华消化内镜杂志

Objective Laterally spreading tumor (LST) has a close relationship with colorectal cancer, its diagnosis and treatment are differed from those of ordinary protuded tumors. The aim of this study is to attract much attention to this particular tumor. Methods Four thousand two hundred and ten patients were examined with magnifying endoscope and mucosa staining from December, first 2000 to May 31 , 2002. Results In 34 patients with LST, there were 35 lesions, including granular type 15, nodular - mixed type 18, and pseudocaved 2; and there were 4 patients with intramucosa carcinoma and other 2 with serrated adenoma. The biggest lesion is 68 mm ? 85 mm, and the smallest 11 mm? 12 mm. Of the 35 lesions the diameters are 8 within 11 -20 mm, 13, 21 -30 mm and 14 above 31mm. The pit patterns of the 35 lesions are mainly IV pit patterns, about 62. 9% (22/35). The pathological diagnoses of 3 patients with VA pit patterns LST are intramucosa carcinoma, and 8 patients with Ⅲ L pit patterns are tubulovillous adenoma. All of the 35 lesions are resected by EMR or EPMR. Complication occurred in two patients during treatment of EMR such as hemorrhage and local peritonitis. Conclusion Mucosa staining and magnifying endoscopy is very useful in detecting LST. We must pay more attention to those signs, such as reddish and eneven mucosa or unclear or interrupted vascular network. Furthermore it is necessary to stain the mucosa with indigo carmine spray to get the evidences of flat tumor. Pit patterns of LST mostly are IV or ⅢL, and LST with Ⅳ pit patterns are mainly villous adenoma, ⅢL tubular adenoma, while LST with the Ⅴ pit pattern signifies the cancerated metaplasia.

Endoscopic and clinicopathologic analysis of small advanced colorectal carcinomas less than 10 nun in maximum diameter / 中华消化内镜杂志

Objective Twelve cases with small advanced cole-rectal cancer less than 10 mm in diameter were examined. Methods The endoscopic findings and clinicopathologic data of 12 cases with advanced colorectal cancer less than 10 mm in diameter were compared with those larger than 10 mm in diameter. Results Approximated estimation of the macroscopic types were Ⅱ c in 5 cases, Ⅱ a in 3 cases, and I s in 4 cases respectively. As for the distribution of these lesions, there were 5 in sigmoid colon, 4 in transverse colon, 1 in cecum, and 2 in descending colon. No lesions were detected in rectum. Histologic grade at the deepest invasive portion was shown well, moderately, and poorly differentiated in 2, 8 and 1 case respectively and another case with mucinous adenocarcinomas. Lymphnode metastasis was present in 4 of 12 lesions (33% ). This incidence is rather high, as regards to the small size of each lesion. Endoscopi-cally, all lesions accompanied with converging folds and 7 lesions examined by magnifying colonoscope showed V N pit pattern. Conclusion These results indicated that the advanced colorectal cancers less than 10mm in diameter showing similar characteristics with those of superficial depressed type cancer with likely is the precurser of advanced cancer. The findings of converging folds and pit pattern are considered to be the useful indicators for estimating the depth 'of invasion.

The importance of magnifying endoscopy and stereomicroscopy in the diagnoss of colon tumors / 解放军医学杂志

Objective To investigate the relationship between early colonic cancer and the pit patterns of abnormal colonic mucosa. Methods We examined the pit patterns of 124 polypi in 139 patients by magnifying colonoscopy and stereomicroscopy, and compared the relations between the pit patterns and pathological diagnosis of polypi. Results 5 cases of LST(laterally spreading tumor)and 9 cases of advanced cancer were found out of 124 polypi in 139 patients. 1 among these 5 cases of LST showed Ⅲ L pit pattern, and 4 showed Ⅳ pit pattern with both magnifying colonoscopy and stereomicroscopy. Magnifying colonoscopy showed high coincidence rate with stereomicroscopy. Conclusion Pit patterns are found to be very important in disguishing tumorous lesions from non-tumorous lesions, and to discover early colonic cancer. Ⅴ pit pattern indicates that the polyp is carcinomatous.