Surgical results of remnant gastric cancer treatment / Resultados cirúrgicos do tratamento dos tumores do coto gástrico

ABSTRACT Background: remnant gastric cancer (RGC) develops five years or later after previous resection for benign or malignant lesion. The treatment is performed through completion total gastrectomy (CTG) with radical lymphadenectomy. Some reports consider this procedure may be associated with higher rates of morbidity and mortality. Objective: to evaluate surgical results and survival after CTG in patients with RGC. Methods: 54 patients who underwent CTG between 2009 and 2019 were included in the study. As a comparison group 215 patients with primary gastric cancer (PGC) who underwent total gastrectomy (TG) in the same period were selected. Results: among the initial characteristics, age (68.0 vs. 60.5; p<0.001), hemoglobin values (10.9 vs. 12.3; p<0.001) and body mass index (22.5 vs. 24.6; p=0.005) were different between the RGC and PGC groups, respectively. The most frequent postoperative complications were related to pulmonary complications, infection and fistula in both groups. There was a higher incidence of esophagojejunal fistula in the CTG group (14.8% vs 6.5%, p=0.055). Perioperative mortality was higher in RGC patients (9.3% vs. 5.1%), but without significance (p=0.329). Hospital length of stay, postoperative complications graded by the Clavien-Dindo classification, mortality at 30 and 90 days were not different between groups. There was no significant difference in disease-free and overall survival between RGC and PGC groups. Conclusion: despite previous reports, surgical results and survival were similar between groups. Higher risk of esophagojejunal fistula must be considered.

RESUMO Antecedentes: o câncer do coto ou remanescente gástrico (CRG) se desenvolve cinco anos ou mais após a ressecção gástrica por lesão benigna ou maligna. O tratamento é realizado através da gastrectomia total complementar (GTC) com linfadenectomia. Alguns relatos consideram que esse procedimento pode estar associado a maiores taxas de morbimortalidade. Objetivo: avaliar os resultados cirúrgicos e a sobrevida após GTC em pacientes com CRG. Métodos: 54 pacientes submetidos a GTC entre 2009 e 2019 foram incluídos no estudo. Como grupo de comparação, foram selecionados 215 pacientes com câncer gástrico primário (CGP) submetidos à gastrectomia total (GT) no mesmo período. Resultados: dentre as características iniciais, a idade média (68,0 vs. 60,5; p <0,001), os valores de hemoglobina (10,9 vs. 12,3; p <0,001) e o índice de massa corporal (22,5 vs. 24,6; p = 0,005) diferiram entre os grupos CRG e CGP, respectivamente. As complicações pós-operatórias mais frequentes foram pulmonares, infecciosas e fístulas nos dois grupos. Houve maior incidência de fístula esofagojejunal no grupo GTC (14,8% vs 6,5%, p = 0,055). A mortalidade perioperatória foi maior nos pacientes com CRG (9,3% vs. 5,1%), mas sem significância (p = 0,329). O tempo de internação hospitalar, complicações pós-operatórias (Clavien-Dindo), mortalidade aos 30 e 90 dias não foram diferentes entre os grupos. Não houve diferença significativa na sobrevida livre de doença e global entre os grupos CRG e CGP. Conclusão: apesar dos relatos anteriores, os resultados cirúrgicos e a sobrevida foram semelhantes entre os grupos. Maior risco de fístula esofagojejunal dever ser considerado.

Clinical efficacy of three-dimensional laparoscopic resection for gastric stump cancer / 中华消化外科杂志

Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy of three-dimensional (3D) laparoscopic resection for gastric stump cancer.Methods The retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted.The clinicopathological data of 20 patients who underwent 3D laparoscopic resection for gastric stump cancer in the Henan Provincial People's Hospital between January 2015 and January 2018 were collected.All patients were diagnosed as malignant tumors through gastroscopy and pathological examination before operation,and underwent 3D laparoscopic resection for gastric stump cancer and lymph node dissection according to Japanese Classification of Gastric Carcinoma (ver.14).Observation indicators:(1) intra-and post-operative recovery situations;(2) follow-up and survival situations.Follow-up using outpatient examination and telephone interview was performed to detect postoperative survival and tumor recurrence up to March 2018.Measurement data with normal distribution were represented as (-x)±s.Measurement data with skewed distribution were described as M (range).Results (1) Intra-and post-operative recovery situations:of 20 patients with gastric stump cancer,14 underwent 3D laparoscopic radical resection for gastric stump cancer (R0 resection and negative resection margin),4 underwent 3D laparoscopic palliative resection for gastric stump cancer and 2 were converted to open palliative resection for gastric stump cancer.Operation time,volume of intraoperative blood loss,number of lymph node dissected,time for postoperative out-of-bed activity,time to initial anal exsufflation,time for postoperative semi-fluid diet intake,duration of hospital stay and treatment expenses in 18 patients were (195±60) minutes,(105±85) mL,20±8,(1.6±0.8) days,(3.0±1.0) days,(5.5±1.8)days,(8.0±2.8) days and (5.5± 1.5) ×104 yuan,respectively.There was no surgery-related complication.(2) Follow-up and survival situations:of 20 patients,18 were followed up for 2-36 months,with a median time of 18 months.During the follow-up,6 patients died,including 2 dying of liver metastases and 4 dying of peritoneal metastases,12 had good conditions.Conclusion 3D laparoscopic resection for gastric stump cancer is safe and effective.

Long-Term Nutritional Outcomes of Near-Total Gastrectomy in Gastric Cancer Treatment: a Comparison with Total Gastrectomy Using Propensity Score Matching Analysis

PURPOSE: This study sought to examine whether near total gastrectomy (nTG) confers a long-term nutritional benefit when compared with total gastrectomy (TG) for the treatment of gastric cancer. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Patients who underwent nTG or TG for gastric cancer were included (n=570). Using the 1:2 matched propensity score, 25 patients from the nTG group and 50 patients from the TG group were compared retrospectively for oncologic outcomes, including long-term survival and nutritional status. RESULTS: The length of the proximal resection margin, number of retrieved lymph nodes and tumor nodes, metastasis stage, short-term postoperative outcomes, and long-term survival were not significantly different between the groups. The body mass index values, and serum total protein and hemoglobin levels of the patients decreased significantly until postoperative 6 months, and then recovered slightly over time (P < 0.05); however, there was no difference in the levels between the groups. The prognostic nutritional index values and serum albumin levels decreased significantly until postoperative 6 months and then recovered (P < 0.05); the levels decreased more in the nTG group than in the TG group (P < 0.05). The mean corpuscular volumes and serum transferrin levels increased significantly until postoperative 1 year and then recovered slightly over time (P < 0.05); however, there was no difference between the groups. Serum vitamin B12, iron, and ferritin levels of the patients did not change significantly over time, and no difference existed between the groups. CONCLUSIONS: A small remnant stomach after nTG conferred no significant nutritional benefits over TG.

Helicobacter pylori and gastric stump cancer / 国际肿瘤学杂志

The gastric stump cancer is closely associated with Helicobacter pylori.Helicobacter pylori can promote the proliferation of gastric remnant mucosa epithelial cells,the production of nitroso compounds in gastric juice and abnormal expressions of some genes in human body,and finally to promote the occurrence of gastric stump cancer.The eradication of Helicobacter pylori infection is expected to reduce the incidence of gastric stump cancer.

Analysis of surgery treatment and feasibility of gastric stump carcinoma in the elderly patients over 70 years of age / 中国现代普通外科进展

Objective:To investigate whether elderly patients over 70 years of age with gastric stump carcinoma should be treated with operation and which surgical approaches should be selected.Methods:A retrospective analysis was performed on 36 patients with gastric stump carcinoma without any significant surgical contraindications hospitalized in lanzhou general hospital of lanzhou military area from January 2001 to January 2013.All these patients were over 70 years of age,with an active score of 0-3.The patients were divided into surgical and non-surgical treatment groups,and the surgical treatment group was further subdivided into radical surgery group and palliative surgery group.The treatment modalities,complications and survival of each group were analyzed.Results:A one-year and a three-year survival rate of surgical treatment group was 45.5％ and 22.7％,respectively,whereas the one-year and three-year survival rate of non-surgical treatment group was only 18.2％ and 0％,the difference was statistically significant (P ＜ 0.05).In the surgical treatment group,the radical surgery subgroup had a better survival rate than palliative surgery subgroup,with a one-year and a three-year survival rate of 58.3％ and 33.3％ respectively for the former,and 30％ and 10％ for the latter.The incidence of complications of radical surgery group and palliative surgery group was of no significant difference (P ＞ 0.05).Conclusions:Elderly patients over 70 years of age with gastric stump carcinoma can still benefit from radical surgery;while palliative surgery does not improve the survival rate of the patients,radical surgery is appropriate for elderly patients with gastric stump carcinoma.

Mixed adenoneuroendocrine carcinoma of the gastric stump following Billroth II gastrectomy: case report and review of the literature / Adenocarcinoma neuroendócrino misto do coto gástrico após gastrectomia à Billroth II: relato de caso e revisão de literatura

CONTEXT: Gastric stump cancer after gastric resection is a well-known disease. It may be a newly developed cancer after resection due to benign disease, or recurrent or residual disease after oncological surgery. The predominant histological type is usually adenocarcinoma. This study aimed to report on a rare occurrence of a mixed adenoneuroendocrine carcinoma (MANEC) on the gastric stump. CASE REPORT: The case of an 83-year-old female who presented a locally aggressive gastric stump MANEC, 35 years after Billroth II gastrectomy to treat a peptic ulcer, is reported. The patient underwent resection and adjuvant therapy. She has been followed up for one year without signs of recurrence. CONCLUSION: MANEC is a rare type of gastrointestinal neoplasm. The classification, histopathology, clinical features, treatment issues and prognosis are discussed along with a brief review of the literature.

CONTEXTO: O câncer de coto gástrico após gastrectomia é uma condição extensamente documentada. Pode se tratar de doença desenvolvida após a ressecção por doença benigna, ou ainda doença recorrente ou residual após cirurgia oncológica. Geralmente, o tipo histológico predominante é o adenocarcinoma. Este estudo tem como propósito relatar a rara ocorrência de um adenocarcinoma neuroendócrino misto (MANEC) no coto gástrico. RELATO DE CASO: É relatado o caso de uma mulher de 83 anos que apresentou um MANEC localmente agressivo 35 anos após uma gastrectomia à Billroth II devido a úlcera péptica. Foi submetida a ressecção e terapia adjuvante e foi seguida por 12 meses sem sinais de recorrência. CONCLUSÃO: Os MANECs constituem raro tipo de neoplasia gastrointestinal. Sua classificação, histopatologia, aspectos clínicos, tratamento e prognóstico são discutidos junto com uma breve revisão de literatura.

Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection for Early Gastric Neoplasia Occurring in the Remnant Stomach after Distal Gastrectomy

BACKGROUND/AIMS: Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for tumors occurring in the remnant stomach is technically difficult to perform because of limited working space and severe fibrosis and staples present around the suture line. We aimed to elucidate the feasibility and clinical outcomes of performing ESD for tumors in the remnant stomach. METHODS: Between December 2007 and January 2013, 18 patients underwent ESD for tumors (six adenomas and 12 differentiated-type early gastric cancers [EGCs]) occurring in the remnant stomach after distal gastrectomy. Clinicopathologic features and clinical outcomes after ESD were retrospectively analyzed. RESULTS: Two-thirds of the lesions were located on the body, and half were located on the suture line. En bloc resection, R0 resection, and en bloc with R0 resection rates were 88.9%, 100%, and 88.9%, respectively. Curative resection rate for EGC was 91.7%. Perforation occurred in one patient (5.6%) and was successfully managed by endoscopic closure with metallic clips and conservative management. There was no significant bleeding after ESD. During a median follow-up of 47.5 months, no local, metachronous, or extragastric recurrence was seen for either EGC or adenoma lesions. CONCLUSIONS: ESD is a feasible and effective treatment modality and can be considered a primary intervention for early gastric neoplasia occurring in the remnant stomach.

Primary Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Remnant Stomach after Subtotal Gastrectomy

Primary squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the stomach is a very rare disease. However, the pathogenesis, clinical characteristics, and prognosis of gastric SCC are controversial and remain to be elucidated. Herein, we report a case of primary gastric SCC of the remnant stomach after subtotal gastrectomy. A 65-year-old man was admitted to our hospital due to epigastric discomfort and dizziness. He had undergone subtotal gastrectomy 40 years previously for gastric ulcer perforation. Endoscopy revealed a normal esophagus and a large mass in the remnant stomach. Abdominal computed tomography revealed enhanced wall thickening of the anastomotic site and suspected metachronous gastric cancer. Endoscopic biopsy revealed SCC. Total gastrectomy was performed with Roux-en-Y esophagojejunostomy. A 10-cm tumor was located at the remnant stomach just proximal to the previous area of anastomosis. Pathologic examination showed well-differentiated SCC extended into the subserosa without lymph node involvement (T3N0M0). The patient received adjuvant systemic chemotherapy with 6 cycles of 5-FU and cisplatin regimen, and he is still alive at the 54-month follow-up. According to the treatment principles of gastric cancer, early detection and radical surgical resection can improve the prognosis.

Efficacy of a quadruple therapy regimen for Helicobacter pylori eradication after partial gastrectomy

We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of bismuth-containing quadruple therapy plus postural change after dosing for Helicobacter pylori eradication in gastrectomized patients. We compared 76 gastric stump patients with H. pylori infection (GS group) with 50 non-gastrectomized H. pylori-positive patients who met the treatment indication (controls). The GS group was divided into GS group 1 and GS group 2. All groups were administered bismuth potassium citrate (220 mg), esomeprazole (20 mg), amoxicillin (1.0 g), and furazolidone (100 mg) twice daily for 14 days. GS group 1 maintained a left lateral horizontal position for 30 min after dosing. H. pylori was detected using rapid urease testing and histologic examination of gastric mucosa before and 3 months after therapy. Mucosal histologic manifestations were evaluated using visual analog scales of the updated Sydney System. GS group 1 had a higher prevalence of eradication than the GS group 2 (intention-to-treat [ITT]: P=0.025; per-protocol [PP]: P=0.030), and the control group had a similar prevalence. GS group 2 had a lower prevalence of eradication than controls (ITT: P=0.006; PP: P=0.626). Scores for chronic inflammation and activity declined significantly (P<0.001) 3 months after treatment, whereas those for atrophy and intestinal metaplasia showed no significant change. Prevalence of adverse reactions was similar among groups during therapy (P=0.939). A bismuth-containing quadruple therapy regimen plus postural change after dosing appears to be a relatively safe, effective, economical, and practical method for H. pylori eradication in gastrectomized patients.

Application of R-type jejunal interposition and esophagojejunosto-my by delta-shaped anastomosis after totally laparoscopic radical gastrectomy for gastric stump carcinoma / 中国肿瘤临床

Objective: To evaluate the short-term efficacy of R-type jejunal interposition and esophagojejunostomy by delta-shaped anastomosis after totally laparoscopic radical gastrectomy for gastric stump carcinoma. Methods:Data on 10 patients with gas-tric stump cancer were analyzed retrospectively from January 2013 to August 2014. All the patients received R-type jejunal interposi-tion and esophagojejunostomy by delta-shaped anastomosis after totally laparoscopic radical gastrectomy for gastric stump carcinoma (laparoscope group) in the Lanzhou General Hospital of the Lanzhou Military Area. Laparotomy was performed on 18 cases that com-prised the control group (laparotomy group). The intraoperative and postoperative indicators between these two groups were then com-pared. All the patients were followed-up from 14 to 21 months after the operations. Results:The operations were successfully carried out in all 10 patients (laparoscope group), without performing open operation. The mean operative times, volumes of the intraoperative blood loss, numbers of dissected lymph nodes, frequencies of leaving the bed, days marking the first liquid diet intake, days marking the recovery of gastrointestinal function, and days of hospitalization of the laparoscope group and the laparotomy group were (210.0 ± 30.9) min and (283.9 ± 50.9) min, (90.0 ± 26.7) mL and (277.8 ± 79.1) mL, (19.0 ± 3.6) and (18.8 ± 3.7), (17.3 ± 3.6) h and (75.8 ± 15.7) h, (1.6 ± 0.4) d and (5.7 ± 1.3) d, (3.0 ± 0.8) d and (7.2 ± 1.3) d, and (7.6 ± 1.2) d and (20.8 ± 3.9) d, respectively. Anastomotic stricture, reflux esophagitis, bleeding, leakage, dumping syndrome, or intestinal obstruction was not detected in the laparoscope group. There was no perioperative death. All of the cases exhibited good nutrition situation, and no choking or esophagus burning was reported. Conclusion:R-type jejunal interposition and esophagojejunostomy by delta-shaped anastomosis after totally laparoscopic radical gastrectomy is safe and feasible. The operation can improve the quality of life of patients and induce positive short-term therapeutic effects. Laparo-scopic-assisted radical gastrectomy for gastric stump cancer has the same effect as laparotomy.

Clinical features analysis of 272 patients with gastric stump ulcer / 中华消化杂志

Objective To investigate the clinical features of gastric stump ulcer (GSU)after partial gastrectomy due to gastroduodenal ulcer.Methods From January 1st 2007 to October 31th 2013,272 patients with partial gastrectomy for gastroduodenal ulcer underwent gastroscopy due to upper gastrointestinal symptoms were collected.Among them,there were 237 male patients and 35 female patients with the average age (55 .4 ± 13.0 )years.The lesion location,symptoms and pathological changes of GSU were analyzed.Chi-square test and Fisher exact probability analysis were used for count data comparison.The t test was performed for measurement data comparison.Results There was no significant difference between patients with GSU after Billroth Ⅰ gastrectomy and Billroth Ⅱ gastrectomy in the incidence of dysphagia,nausea and vomiting,retrosternal pain,retrosternal buring sensation,upper abdominal pain, abdominal distention, acid regurgitation and (or) epigastric buring sensation, hematemesis and (or)melena (all P >0.05 ).The proportion of ulcer located in remnant stomach and anastomotic stoma of patients with Billroth Ⅰ gastrectomy (24.7%,18/73 and 72.6%,53/73 )was higher than those of patients with Billroth Ⅱ gastrectomy (10.1 %,20/199 and 58.3%,116/199 )and the difference was statistically significant (OR=2.929 and 1 .896,95 %CI :1 .448 to 5 .927 and 1 .055 to 3.409,χ2 =9.482 and 4.649,P =0.002 and 0.031 ).There was no significant difference between the proportion of afferent loop and efferent loop ulcer in patients with Billroth Ⅱ gastrectomy and the proportion of duodenal ulcer in patients with Billroth Ⅰ gastrectomy (P =0.619).The diameter of GSU of patients with BillrothⅠ((1.1±0.7)cm)was larger than that of ulcer of patients with BillrothⅡ((0.8±0.6)cm) and the difference was statistically significant (t = 3.591 ,P = 0.007 ).The incidence of intestinal metaplasia and atypic hyperplasia of GSU was 8.1 % (22/272),and there was no significant difference in gastric ulcer,stoma ulcer,nek ulcer,afferent loop and efferent loop ulcer (all P >0.05).The incidence of gastric stump cancer of GSU was 4.0% (11/272)and that of gastric ulcer,stoma ulcer,nek ulcer,afferent loop and efferent loop ulcer was 13.2% (5/38 ),2.4% (4/169 ),1.8% (1/55 )and 1/10,respectively.The incidence of gastric stump cancer of gastric ulcer was significantly higher than that of stoma ulcer and nek ulcer, the differences were statistically significant (OR =6.250 and 8.182,95%CI :1.593 to 24.519 and 0.915 to 73.126,χ2 =8.687 and 4.788,P =0.012 and 0.040).There was no statistically significant difference in the incidence of gastric stump cancer of GSU in other gastric parts (all P > 0.05 ).There was no statistically significant difference in the incidence of intestinal metaplasia,atypic hyperplasia and gastric stump cancer between case with BillrothⅠgastrectomy and case with Billroth Ⅱ gastrectomy (P =0.650 and 0.733).Among the 11 gastric stump cancers,the number of cases with the onset time with 20 years,20-30 years and beyond 30 years after gastrectomy were one,three,seven,respectively.Conclusion The incidence of intestinal metaplasia, atypic hyperplasia and gastric stump cancer of patients with GSU was high,and the predilection site of GSU was the remnant stomach.

Prognosis and related factors of different treatments for patients with gastric stump cancer / 局解手术学杂志

Objective To evaluate the efficacy of different surgical treatments for 60 cases of gastric stump cancer patients and their prognostic factors. Methods Retrospectively analyze the clinical data of 60 cases of gastric stump cancer patients,and divided them into rad-ical surgery group (38 cases) and non-radical surgery group (22 cases) in accordance with the surgical methods. Survival rate and prognostic factors of 1,3 and 5 years after operation were compared. Results As of May 2007,a total of 7 patients of radical surgery group survived. Survival rate of 1,3 and 5 years after operation were respectively 89. 5%,44. 7%,and 18. 4% in the radical surgery group while 40. 9%, 1. 0%,0. 0% in the non-radical surgery group. Median survival time was 22 months in the radical surgery group and 14 months in the non-radical surgery group. The survival rate of the two groups were of a significant difference (P<0. 05). Conclusion Survival rate,TNM stage, radical surgery,degree of differentiation,lymph node metastasis,peritoneal metastasis,and liver metastasis are all independent prognostic fac-tors which affect gastric stump cancer.

The Effect of Oral Cola Ingestion for Endoscopic Inspection of Remnant Stomach: Randomized Case Control Study

BACKGROUND/AIMS: Nasogastric administration of cola for dissolution of phytobezoar was reported but the mechanism is not well understood. We aimed to evaluate the efficacy of cola ingestion for upper gastrointestinal endoscopy in patients who have had distal gastrectomy. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Patients were enrolled from July 2007 to October 2007 and all previously received subtotal gastrectomy. We conducted a randomized case-control study which the patients were randomly assigned to two groups. Group A had preparation with cola and group B had no preparation. Cola preparation group ingested about 1,500 mL of cola between 7 PM to 10 PM in the evening before the procedure. Two examiners who were blinded to the type of preparation performed the endoscopy. We assessed the degree of food residue and bile reflux by Japanese classification. RESULTS: A total of 70 patients were included. The comparison of clinical and laboratory characteristics between the two groups showed no statistically significant difference. During endoscopy, food residue was less found in group A than B, but without statistically significance (group A=12.1%, group B=21.6%, P=0.087). However, bile reflux was significantly less found in group A than B (group A=36.4%, group B=67.6%, P=0.015). Multivariate analysis, cola preparation significantly reduced food residue (OR, 0.032; P=0.001) and bile reflux (OR, 0.102; P=0.001). CONCLUSIONS: Preparation with cola in the evening before endoscopic examination may provide a good quality of preparation in patient with remnant stomach after distal gastrectomy.

Resection of gastric stump cancer using da vinci robotic surgical system / 中华消化外科杂志

Although the surgical procedure and approach of da Vinci robotic surgical system-assisted radical resection of gastric cancer are gradually mature,it is rarely used for the resection of gastric stump cancer because of the complexity and low resection rate.In November of 2012,resection of gastric stump cancer using da Vinci robotic surgical system was performed in the Southwest Hospital.The short-term efficacy was satisfactory after the follow-up for 12 months.Da vinci robotic surgical system has the advantages of clear vision,easy manipulation of abdominal adhesion detaching,flexible operation and stable traction during resection of gastric stump cancer.

Characteristics of lymph node metastasis and surgical treatment of gastric stump cancer / 中华消化外科杂志

Objective To explore the characteristics of lymph node metastasis in gastric stump cancer and the efficacy of surgical treatment. Methods The clinical data of 42 patients with gastric stump cancer (test group) and 56 patients with primary cancer in the upper stomach (control group) who were admitted to The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University from January 1994 to January 2008 were retrospectively analyzed. All data were analyzed by t test and chi-square test. The survival of the patients and lymph node metastasis rate were analyzed using the Kaplan-Meier method and Log-rank test, respectively. Results The metastasis rates of lymph nodes 1-3 of the test group and control group were similar (43%-61%), with no significant difference between the 2 groups (χ2 = 0.752, 0. 833, 0. 678, P > 0. 05). The metastasis rates of lymph nodes 7-9 of the test group and control group were 22% , 18% , 25% and 46% , 25% , 30% , respectively, and this was signifi-cantly different between the 2 groups (χ2 = 2. 168, 3. 263, 5. 761, P < 0. 05). The metastasis rates of lymph nodes 10-14 were 47% , 36% , 31% , 20% and 25% in the test group, which were significantly higher than 33% , 34% , 19% , 6% and zero in the control group, respectively (χ2 =3.225, 1.883, 3.945, 4.137, 6.823, P <0.05). The metastasis rate of lymph node no. 16 was zero in the test group and 23% in the control group. The metastasis rate of jejunal mesenteric lymph nodes was 27% in the test group and zero in the control group. The accumulative 5-year survival rate of patients was 38% in the test group and 48% in the control group, and this was significantly different (χ2 =4. 165, P<0.05). The overall 5-year survival rate of patients with radical resection was not significantly different between degree A (54%) and B (57%) (χ2 = 0. 622, P > 0. 05). Conclusions Gastric stump cancer has a unique pattern in lymph node metastasis. Surgical resection is effective in improving the prognosis of patients with gastric stump cancer.

Clinicopathological characteristics and prognosis of gastric stump cancer / 肿瘤研究与临床

Objective To study the clinicopathologic characteristics and the prognostic factors of gastric stump cancer (GSC). Methods A total of forty-seven patients with GSC from Jan 2000 to Dec 2006 were enrolled in this study for retrospective analysis. Initial surgery was performed for gastric benign disease in 39 patients and for malignant disease in 8 patients, which were divided into 2 groups for analysis. The prognosis of all 47 patients were analyzed. Results The mean interval between previous gastrectomy and diagnosis of GSC was 24.4 years. Tumor developed mostly in the patients with Billroth- Ⅱ reconstruction, and male more than female. Tumor located at anastomotic site mostly, at stump stomach and cardia secondly. The mean interval for patients who had undergone their first gastrectomy for malignant disease was shorter than that with benign disease(P＜0.05). Histology, therapy and prognosis showed no significant differences between two groups (P＞0.05). Disease TNM stage and total radical gastrectomy were shown to be significant predictor for the outcome of patients with GSC (P ＜0.01). Conclusion Now the GSC patients with initial surgery performed for malignant disease are increased, which are no siginificant different to patients with benign disease. Early diagnosis and an aggressive surgical approach are crucial to achieve better outcomes for patients with GSC.

Clinical characteristics and treatment of the infection of helicobacter pylori in gastric stump / 中国基层医药

Objective To investigate the clinical characteristics and the treatment of the infection of heli-eobacter pylori in gastric stump. Methods The clinical data of 210 patients who were examined by gastroscopy for gastric stump and 200 randomly selected patients who had no history of operation due to gastrointestinal diseases and received gastroscopy and Hp detections were retrospectively analyzed. Results The Hp infective rate in gastric stump was 26.2 %, and the Hp infective rates had no significant difference among different operative causes. The Hp positive rate after Billroth-Ⅰ operation was obviously higher than that after Billroth-Ⅱ type operation;the Hp posi-tive rate in the patients with bile regurgitation was lower than that in the patients without bile regurgitation. The Hp infective rate became lower as the time after subtotal gastrectomy prolonged. The clearance rate of anti-Hp treatment was 87.3 %. Conclusion The Hp infective rate in gastric stump is lower, but the Hp lesion in gastric stump ks ag-gravated. The anti-Hp therapeutic program which is commonly used at present plus gastric mucosa protectant and gastric motive power drugs are suitable for treating Hp infection in gastric stump, and have definite value in clinical application.

Collision Tumor in the Gastric Stump after Radical Subtotal Gastrectomy

Collision tumors is rare entities in which two distinct primary tumors develop in contiguity. They may arise as independent tumors in the same organ or in adjacent organs. The occurrence of a collision tumor in the stomach, consisting of adenocarcinoma and neuroendocrine tumor, is extremely rare. We report a case of a patient, who had undergone a radical subtotal gastrectomy for gastric cancer 3 year earlier, and an ulcerating tumor of the gastric stump had developed. A total resection of the remnant stomach was performed, and the pathological examination revealed a collision tumor consisting of an adenocarcinoma and a neuroendocrine tumor. The coexistence of both adenocarcinoma and neuroendocrine tumor of the gastric stump has never been reported. The authors present this case and a review of the relevant literature.

A Case of Stump MALT Lymphoma after Partial Gastrectomy / 대한소화기학회지

Gastrectomy is known to be a risk factor for adenocarcinoma in remnant stomach. It is suggested that reflux of bile juice or duodenal secretion to remnant stomach induces atrophic gastritis, intestinal metaplasia, and gastric adenocarcinoma. Malignant lymphoma in remnant stomach after gastrectomy is very rare. Only about thirty cases are reported in the world, and there is no case report in Korea. Gastric MALT (mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue) lymphoma is associated with Helicobacter pylori infection but the mechanism of lymphoma development in remnant stomach is still unknown. We report a case of low grade gastric MALT lymphoma of gastric stump after 10 years from partial gastrectomy.