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BACKGROUND: Colorectal cancer (CRC) contributes significantly to cancer mortality worldwide. In an effort to reduce the risk of death, detection of polyps through colonoscopy is crucial. The success of the colonoscopy depends on the diet administered the day before the test. Our aim was to evaluate the efficacy, tolerability, and adverse effects of bowel preparation when using a low-residual diet (LRD) compared to a clear-liquid diet (CLD) the day before a scheduled colonoscopy. METHODS: PubMed/Medline, Embase, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) and Scopus databases were searched. We included studies of patients undergoing a scheduled colonoscopy for CRC screening and surveillance or for diagnostic purposes that compared a LRD with a CLD the day before the colonoscopy. Efficacy, the primary outcome, was evaluated as the rate of adequate bowel preparation. Secondary outcomes were tolerability and adverse effects of bowel preparation. RESULTS: Thirteen RCTs (N = 2587) were included. Patients receiving a LRD compared to a CLD showed no difference in adequate bowel preparations (RR 1.02; 95% CI 0.99-1.05; I2 = 60%). However, the LRD improved patient tolerability (RR 1.17; 95% CI 1.12-1.23; I2 = 66%) and had fewer adverse effects (RR 0.89; 95% CI 0.84-0.94; I2 = 73%) compared to the CLD. Groups using a LRD with 4L of polyethylene glycol in a single dose or a LRD with < 2000 kcal < 32 g of fibres/day had better tolerability. CONCLUSION: Based on these findings, our recommendation is strong in favour of a LRD for bowel preparation of patients undergoing a scheduled colonoscopy. This diet could also be useful as a preoperative colonic preparation, but this requires further research.
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Colonoscopía , Cuidados Preoperatorios , Catárticos/efectos adversos , Colon , Dieta , Humanos , PolietilenglicolesRESUMEN
RESUMEN Antecedentes: tanto el adenocarcinoma gástrico (ACG) como el esofágico (ACE) son una de las princi pales causas de muerte por cáncer digestivo en el mundo, si bien la ecoendoscopia (EUS) ha demos trado ser una herramienta valiosa en la estadificación preoperatoria del ACG y ACE en casos seleccio nados. Objetivo: evaluar la utilidad de la EUS en la estadificación de ACG y ACE para seleccionar los pacientes candidatos a neoadyuvancia, comparándola con la etapa previa a la implementación de la EUS en un centro quirúrgico de la Argentina. Material y métodos: se incluyó una serie consecutiva de pacientes con ACE y ACG durante el período 2013- 2019. Se excluyeron pacientes con criterios de irresecabilidad y operados de urgencia. Se dividió la muestra en cuatro grupos: G1 y G2 ACE con y sin EUS, G3 y G4 ACG con y sin EUS, respectivamente. Se evaluaron variables clínicas, anatomopatológicas y de supervivencia en todos los grupos. Resultados: se incluyó un total de 89 pacientes, de los cuales 40 fueron por ACE, 30 pacientes perte necieron a G1 vs. 10 a G2. Se analizaron 49 pacientes con ACG, 20 pertenecieron a G3, mientras que 29 a G4. En los pacientes estadificados con EUS, en G1, 23 pacientes realizaron neoadyuvancia (76 %) versus 2 pacientes en G2 (20 %) p: ≤ 0,005. En G3 realizaron quimioterapia perioperatoria 8 pacientes (40 %), mientras que en G4, solo dos pacientes (7 %) p: ≤ 0,005. En cuanto al análisis de metástasis ganglionares (G+) en la anatomía patológica, tuvimos un aumento esperable en los pacientes no esta dificados con EUS en cáncer esofágico donde, en G1, el 30% tuvieron G+ versus 60% en G2 p: ≤ 0,005. En G3 y G4 se observó un 45 % de G+. Con un tiempo promedio de seguimiento de 36 meses (6-72), si bien no observamos una diferencia significativa en cuanto a supervivencia global ni recurrencia, observamos una tendencia a favor de los pacientes estadificados con EUS. Conclusión: la utilización de la EUS en la estadificación preoperatoria de ACG y ACE es importante. Aunque su uso puede ser un desafío en muchos centros de la Argentina, futuros esfuerzos son necesa rios para incluir) este estudio en casos seleccionados en la estadificación de tales pacientes.
ABSTRACT Background: Gastric adenocarcinoma (GAC) and esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) are one of the leading causes of mortality from gastrointestinal cancer worldwide. Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) has proved to be a valuable tool for preoperative staging of GAC and EAC in selected cases. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the usefulness of EUS for staging of EAC and GAC and selecting patients who are candidates for neoadjuvant therapy, as compared with the previous stage before the implementation of EUS, in a surgical center in Argentina. Material and methods: Consecutive patients with EAC and GAC between 2013-2019 were included. Patients with criteria of unresectable cancer or who underwent emergency surgery were excluded. The sample was divided into four groups G1 and G2 (EAC with and without EUS, respectively) and G3 and G4 (GAC with and without EUS, respectively). The clinical and anatomopathological variables and survival were evaluated in all the groups. Results: A total of 89 patients were included, 40 with EAC (30 in G1 and 10 in G2, and 49 with GAC, 20 in G3 and 29 in G4. Of the patients undergoing EUS staging in G1, 23 (75%) received neoadjuvant therapy vs. 2 patients in G2 (20%) (P ≤ 0.005). Eight patients (40%) in G3 and 2 (7%) in G4 received perioperative chemotherapy (P ≤ 0.005). Lymph node metastases were observed in 9 (30%) of surgical specimens of EAC in G1 and in 60% in G2 (P ≤ 0.005), and in 45% in G3 and G4. After a mean follow-up of 36 months (6-72), we observed a non-significant trend toward higher overall survival and disease-free survival in patients undergoing EUS staging. Conclusion: EUS for preoperative staging pf EAC and GAC is a useful tool. Although the use of EUS use may be a challenging task in many centers in Argentina, future efforts are needed to include this test in selected cases for staging patients with these types of cancers.
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Introducción: El cáncer colorrectal (CCR) es la segunda causa de muerte por cáncer en Argentina. Debido a su alta prevalencia es fundamental normatizar un programa de pesquisa para la prevención y detección temprana. La precisión del test de sangre oculta en materia fecal inmunológico (SOMFi) para pesquisa de CCR en población de riesgo promedio ha demostrado ser adecuada según la bibliografía internacional, no habiendo, sin embargo, información a nivel local. El objetivo es evaluar en nuestro medio la precisión diagnóstica del test de SOMFi en una única ronda para la pesquisa de CCR en pacientes de riesgo promedio. Diseño: Prospectivo de precisión diagnóstica. Material y Método: Se incluyeron pacientes con riesgo promedio que consultaron para realizar una videocolonoscopía (VCC) por pesquisa de CCR en el Hospital Alemán de Buenos Aires, entre el 1 de junio del 2015 y 31 diciembre de 2017. Se excluyeron todos los pacientes con riesgo incrementado para CCR. Todos los pacientes realizaron el test de SOMFi y posteriormente la VCC. Los endoscopistas estaban ciegos para el resultado del test al momento de realizar la VCC. Se evaluó la precisión diagnóstica del test SOMFi para detectar lesiones neoplásicas avanzadas (LNA) calculando la sensibilidad (S), especificidad (E), valor predictivo positivo (VVP) y negativo (VVN), coeficiente de probabilidad positivo (CP+) y negativo (CP-). Se evaluó también la precisión para la detección de adenomas de bajo riesgo, pólipos aserrados y CCR. Resultados: Se incluyeron un total de 300 pacientes; 273 (91%) entregaron la muestra de materia fecal para realizar el test de SOMFi y completaron la VCC. La edad media de los pacientes fue de 56.9 (40-85) años y 54% fueron hombres. Del total de pacientes que realizaron ambos estudios (273), 53 pacientes (19%) presentaron al menos un adenoma de bajo riesgo, en 18 pacientes (6,59%) observamos al menos un adenoma aserrado sésil y en 21 pacientes (7,7%) al menos una lesión neoplásica avanzada (LNA). Solo 4 pacientes (1.5%) presentaron CCR. En cuanto a la precisión diagnóstica del test de SOMFi en una única ronda para detectar LNA observamos una S de 30%, E de 84%, VPP de 13% y un VPN de 94%. Para adenomas de bajo riesgo observamos una S de 13%, E de 84%, VPP de 17%, VPN de 79%. Para adenomas aserrados sésiles observamos una S de 16.7%, E de 87%, VPP de 11% y de VPN 91%. La precisión para el CCR fue la siguiente, S de 75%, E de 83%, VPP 6%, VPN 99%. No se observaron complicaciones post procedimientos. Conclusiones: La precisión diagnóstica del test de SOMFi en nuestro medio es comparable a los resultados internacionales. Sin embargo, la baja precisión observada en una única ronda realza la necesidad de realizarlo de forma anual o bianual para poder optimizar su precisión y lograr programas de pesquisa efectivos.(AU)
Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer death in Argentina. Due to its high prevalence, it is essential to standardize a screening program for prevention and early detection. According to international literature, the accuracy of the immunochemical fecal occult blood test (FIT) for CRC screening in an average-risk population has proven to be adequate, but there is no information at the local level. Objective: To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of the FIT test in a single round for CRC screening in average-risk patients in our setting. Design: Diagnostic accuracy prospective study. Material and Methods: Average-risk patients who consulted for a CRC screening video colonoscopy (VCC) at the Hospital Alemán of Buenos Aires, between June 1, 2015 and December 31, 2017 were included. All patients with increased risk for CRC were excluded. All patients performed FIT and subsequently VCC. The endoscopists were blind to FIT result at the time of VCC. The diagnostic accuracy of FIT to detect advanced neoplastic lesions (ANL) was evaluated by calculating sensitivity (S), specificity (Sp), positive predictive value (PPV), negative (NPV), positive likelihood ratio (LR+) and negative likelihood ratio (LR-). The accuracy for the detection of low-risk adenomas, serrated polyps and CRC was also evaluated. Results: A total of 300 patients were included; 273 (91%) submitted the stool sample to perform FIT and completed VCC. The mean age of patients was 56.9 (40-85) years and 54% were men. Of the total number of patients who carried out both studies (273), 53 (19%) patients had at least one low-risk adenoma, 18 (6.59%) patients had at least one sessile serrated adenoma and 21 (7.7%) patients had at least one ANL. Only 4 (1.5%) patients presented CRC. The diagnostic accuracy of FIT in a single round to detect ANL was: S 30%, Sp 84%, PPV 13%, NPV 94%; for low-risk adenomas: S 13%, Sp 84%, PPV 17%, NPV 79%; for sessile serrated adenomas: S 16.7%, Sp 87%, PPV 11%, NPV 91% and for CRC: S 75%, Sp 83%, PPV 6%, NPV 99%. No post-procedure complications were observed. Conclusions: The diagnostic accuracy of FIT in our setting is comparable to international results. However, the low precision observed in a single round highlights the need to do it annually or biannually in order to optimize its accuracy and achieve effective screening programs. (AU)
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Humanos , Masculino , Femenino , Adulto , Persona de Mediana Edad , Anciano , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Neoplasias Colorrectales/diagnóstico , Sangre Oculta , Argentina , Neoplasias Colorrectales/prevención & control , Tamizaje Masivo , Sensibilidad y Especificidad , Colonoscopía/métodosRESUMEN
Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Pulmonary nodules located in the vicinity of the mediastinum, retrocardiac, near the aorta or pulmonary vessels, and in front of the spine, may be difficult to access through a percutaneous or bronchoscopic approach. Fine needle aspiration/biopsy guided by transesophageal echoendoscopy (EUS-FNA/FNB) is a minimally invasive method with low morbidity that could allow access to lesions in these places. We present the case of a patient with a solitary pulmonary nodule, in which the diagnosis of lung cancer was obtained by EUS-FNA/FNB.
El cáncer de pulmón es la principal causa de muerte por cáncer en todo el mundo. Los nódulos pulmonares ubicados en proximidad al mediastino, retrocardíacos, cercanos a grandes vasos o por delante de la columna vertebral pueden resultar de difícil acceso por vía percutánea o broncoscópica. La punción aspiración/biopsia con aguja fina guiada por ecoendoscopía transesofágica (EUS-FNA/FNB) es un método mini invasivo con baja morbilidad que permitiría acceder a estas localizaciones. Presentamos el caso de un paciente con nódulo pulmonar solitario, en el que se obtuvo el diagnóstico de cáncer de pulmón mediante EUS-FNA/FNB.
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Carcinoma de Células Escamosas/patología , Biopsia por Aspiración con Aguja Fina Guiada por Ultrasonido Endoscópico/métodos , Neoplasias Pulmonares/patología , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Biopsia con Aguja Fina , Carcinoma de Células Escamosas/radioterapia , Endosonografía , Humanos , Neoplasias Pulmonares/radioterapia , Masculino , Tomografía Computarizada por Rayos XRESUMEN
El cáncer de pulmón es la principal causa de muerte por cáncer en todo el mundo. Los nódulos pulmonares ubicados en proximidad al mediastino, retrocardíacos, cercanos a grandes vasos o por delante de la columna vertebral pueden resultar de difícil acceso por vía percutánea o broncoscópica. La punción aspiración/biopsia con aguja fina guiada por ecoendoscopía transesofágica (EUS-FNA/FNB) es un método mini invasivo con baja morbilidad que permitiría acceder a estas localizaciones. Presentamos el caso de un paciente con nódulo pulmonar solitario, en el que se obtuvo el diagnóstico de cáncer de pulmón mediante EUS-FNA/FNB.
Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Pulmonary nodules located in the vicinity of the mediastinum, retrocardiac, near the aorta or pulmonary vessels, and in front of the spine, may be difficult to access through a percutaneous or bronchoscopic approach. Fine needle aspiration/biopsy guided by transesophageal echoendoscopy (EUS-FNA/FNB) is a minimally invasive method with low morbidity that could allow access to lesions in these places. We present the case of a patient with a solitary pulmonary nodule, in which the diagnosis of lung cancer was obtained by EUS-FNA/FNB.
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Humanos , Masculino , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Carcinoma de Células Escamosas/patología , Biopsia por Aspiración con Aguja Fina Guiada por Ultrasonido Endoscópico/métodos , Neoplasias Pulmonares/patología , Carcinoma de Células Escamosas/radioterapia , Tomografía Computarizada por Rayos X , Endosonografía , Biopsia con Aguja Fina , Neoplasias Pulmonares/radioterapiaRESUMEN
OBJECTIVES: The risk of developing metachronous advanced neoplastic lesions (ANLs) during surveillance after resection of sessile serrated adenomas (SSAs) has not been quantified. METHODS: Patients with sporadic SSAs resected between 1 April 2007 and 31 December 2009 who underwent surveillance colonoscopy in our institution were prospectively evaluated. Patients with low-risk adenomas (LRAs), high-risk adenomas (HRAs), and negative index colonoscopy (NIC) during the same period were identified using the pathology database and electronic medical records, and were also included as a comparison cohort. The primary outcome was the comparison of the study groups with regard to incidence of metachronous ANLs during surveillance colonoscopy. RESULTS: A total of 185 patients had SSAs, of whom 75 with 101 resected polyps were finally included. The comparison cohort consisted of 564 patients: 140 LRAs (160 polyps), 87 HRAs (478 polyps), and 337 NICs. The overall mean colonoscopy follow-up was for 54.5 months (±s.d. 14). SSA patients with synchronous HRA on index colonoscopy presented a higher incidence rate of metachronous ANL (12.96 per 1,000 person-months) compared with patients with HRA (5.07 per 1,000 person-months), whereas those with synchronous LRA and without synchronous adenoma on index colonoscopy presented a low incidence rate of metachronous ANL (0 and 1.41 per 1,000 person-months, respectively) similar to LRA (1.47 per 1,000 person-months). Among patients with SSA the 3- and 5-year ANL free-cumulative probability was 64.3 and 32.1% in those with synchronous HRA, 100 and 100% in those with synchronous LRA, and 95.1 and 91.7% if no synchronous adenoma was found. CONCLUSIONS: Among patients with resected sporadic SSAs the risk of developing metachronous ANL is influenced by the presence of synchronous HRA on index colonoscopy. Patients with SSAs and synchronous HRA on index colonoscopy require closer surveillance, whereas those with synchronous LRA and those without synchronous adenomas may be followed up in the same way as those with LRAs.
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Adenoma/patología , Neoplasias del Colon/patología , Pólipos del Colon/patología , Neoplasias Primarias Secundarias/patología , Adenoma/epidemiología , Adenoma/cirugía , Anciano , Argentina/epidemiología , Neoplasias del Colon/epidemiología , Pólipos del Colon/epidemiología , Pólipos del Colon/cirugía , Colonoscopía , Femenino , Humanos , Incidencia , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Neoplasias Primarias Secundarias/epidemiología , Vigilancia de la Población , RiesgoRESUMEN
El cáncer colorrectal representa una de las primeras causas de muerte por cáncer en todo el mundo y también en la Argentina. En los últimos años la pesquisa de cáncer de colon ha cobrado gran importancia y se ha postulado a la colonoscopia como el patrón de oro. En esta revisión resumimos las evidencias de este método poniendolo en contexto con las complicaciones y desventajas.
Colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer deathworldwide and also in Argentina. In the past few years colorectalcancer screening has become more popular and colonoscopyhas been postulated as the gold standard. In thisreview we analyzed the evidence supporting this methodin contrast with its complications and disadvantages.
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Neoplasias Colorrectales , Investigación , Adenocarcinoma , Colon , Colonoscopía , Neoplasias , PóliposRESUMEN
Colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer death worldwide and also in Argentina. In the past few years colorectal cancer screening has become more popular and colonoscopy has been postulated as the gold standard. In this review we analyzed the evidence supporting this method in contrast with its complications and disadvantages.
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Pólipos Adenomatosos/diagnóstico , Colonoscopía , Neoplasias Colorrectales/diagnóstico , Pólipos Adenomatosos/epidemiología , Argentina/epidemiología , Colonoscopía/efectos adversos , Colonoscopía/normas , Neoplasias Colorrectales/epidemiología , Neoplasias Colorrectales/prevención & control , Progresión de la Enfermedad , Detección Precoz del Cáncer , Humanos , Factores de Riesgo , SigmoidoscopíaRESUMEN
El cáncer colorrectal representa una de las primeras causas de muerte por cáncer en todo el mundo y también en la Argentina. En los últimos años la pesquisa de cáncer de colon ha cobrado gran importancia y se ha postulado a la colonoscopia como el patrón de oro. En esta revisión resumimos las evidencias de este método poniendolo en contexto con las complicaciones y desventajas.
Colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer death worldwide and also in Argentina. In the past few years colorectal cancer screening has become more popular and colonoscopy has been postulated as the gold standard. In this review we analyzed the evidence supporting this method in contrast with its complications and disadvantages.
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Humanos , Pólipos Adenomatosos/diagnóstico , Colonoscopía , Neoplasias Colorrectales/diagnóstico , Pólipos Adenomatosos/epidemiología , Argentina/epidemiología , Colonoscopía/efectos adversos , Colonoscopía/normas , Neoplasias Colorrectales/epidemiología , Neoplasias Colorrectales/prevención & control , Progresión de la Enfermedad , Detección Precoz del Cáncer , Factores de Riesgo , SigmoidoscopíaRESUMEN
El cáncer colorrectal representa una de las primeras causas de muerte por cáncer en todo el mundo y también en la Argentina. En los últimos años la pesquisa de cáncer de colon ha cobrado gran importancia y se ha postulado a la colonoscopia como el patrón de oro. En esta revisión resumimos las evidencias de este método poniendolo en contexto con las complicaciones y desventajas.(AU)
Colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer death worldwide and also in Argentina. In the past few years colorectal cancer screening has become more popular and colonoscopy has been postulated as the gold standard. In this review we analyzed the evidence supporting this method in contrast with its complications and disadvantages.(AU)
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Humanos , Pólipos Adenomatosos/diagnóstico , Colonoscopía , Neoplasias Colorrectales/diagnóstico , Pólipos Adenomatosos/epidemiología , Argentina/epidemiología , Colonoscopía/efectos adversos , Colonoscopía/normas , Neoplasias Colorrectales/epidemiología , Neoplasias Colorrectales/prevención & control , Progresión de la Enfermedad , Detección Precoz del Cáncer , Factores de Riesgo , SigmoidoscopíaRESUMEN
AIM: To compare the efficacy of different doses of sodium phosphate (NaP) and polyethylenglicol (PEG) alone or with bisacodyl for colonic cleansing in constipated and non-constipated patients. METHODS: Three hundred and forty-nine patients, older than 18 years old, with low risk for renal damage and who were scheduled for outpatient colonoscopy were randomized to receive one of the following preparations (prep): 90 mL of NaP (prep 1); 45 mL of NaP + 20 mg of bisacodyl (prep 2); 4 L of PEG (prep 3) or 2 L of PEG + 20 mg of bisacodyl (prep 4). Randomization was stratified by constipation. Patients, endoscopists, endoscopists' assistants and data analysts were blinded. A blinding challenge was performed to endoscopist in order to reassure blinding. The primary outcome was the efficacy of colonic cleansing using a previous reported scale. Secondary outcomes were tolerability, compliance, side effects, endoscopist perception about the necessity to repeat the study due to an inadequate colonic preparation and patient overall perceptions. RESULTS: Information about the primary outcome was obtained from 324 patients (93%). There were no significant differences regarding the preparation quality among different groups in the overall analysis. Compliance was higher in the NaP preparations being even higher in half-dose with bisacodyl: 94% (prep 1), 100% (prep 2), 81% (prep 3) and 87% (prep 4) (2 vs 1, 3 and 4, P < 0.01; 1 vs 3, 4, P < 0.05). The combination of bisacodyl with NaP was associated with insomnia (P = 0.04). In non-constipated patients the preparation quality was also similar between different groups, but endoscopist appraisal about the need to repeat the study was more frequent in the half-dose PEG plus bisacodyl than in whole dose NaP preparation: 11% (prep 4) vs 2% (prep 1) (P < 0.05). Compliance in this group was also higher with the NaP preparations: 95% (prep 1), 100% (prep 2) vs 80% (prep 3) (P < 0.05). Bisacodyl was associated with abdominal pain: 13% (prep 1), 31% (prep 2), 21% (prep 3) and 29% (prep 4), (2, 4 vs 1, 2, P < 0.05). In constipated patients the combination of NaP plus bisacodyl presented higher rates of satisfactory colonic cleansing than whole those PEG: 95% (prep 2) vs 66% (prep 3) (P = 0.03). Preparations containing bisacodyl were not associated with adverse effects in constipated patients. CONCLUSION: In non-constipated patients, compliance is higher with NaP preparations, and bisacodyl is related to adverse effects. In constipated patients NaP plus bisacodyl is the most effective preparation.
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Bisacodilo/administración & dosificación , Catárticos/administración & dosificación , Colonoscopía , Estreñimiento/tratamiento farmacológico , Defecación/efectos de los fármacos , Fosfatos/administración & dosificación , Polietilenglicoles/administración & dosificación , Irrigación Terapéutica/métodos , Anciano , Atención Ambulatoria , Argentina , Bisacodilo/efectos adversos , Catárticos/efectos adversos , Distribución de Chi-Cuadrado , Estreñimiento/fisiopatología , Método Doble Ciego , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Cumplimiento de la Medicación , Persona de Mediana Edad , Fosfatos/efectos adversos , Polietilenglicoles/efectos adversos , Irrigación Terapéutica/efectos adversos , Resultado del TratamientoRESUMEN
AIM: To assess the risk of colonic polyps, adenomas and advanced neoplastic lesions (ANL) in patients with sporadic gastric polyps, especially those with fundic gland polyps (FGP). METHODS: Clinical records of patients who had performed an upper and a lower digestive endoscopy between September 2007 and August 2008 were retrospectively analyzed. A case-control study was carried out, calling patients with gastric polyps as "cases" and patients without gastric polyps as "controls". The risk of colonic polyps, adenomas and ANL (villous component ≥ 25%, size ≥ 10 mm, or high grade dysplasia) was assessed [odds ratio (OR) and its corresponding 95%CI]. RESULTS: Two hundred and forty seven patients were analyzed: 78 with gastric polyps (cases) and 169 without gastric polyps (controls). Among the cases, the majority of gastric polyps were FGP (80%, CI: 69-88) and hyperplastic (20%, CI: 12-31); 25% had colonic polyps (25% hyperplastic and 68% adenomas, from which 45% were ANL). Among the controls, 20% had colonic polyps (31% hyperplastic and 63% adenomas, from which 41% were ANL). The patients with sporadic FGP had an OR of 1.56 (CI: 0.80-3.04) for colonic polyps, an OR of 1.78 (CI: 0.82-3.84) for colonic adenomas, and an OR of 0.80 (CI: 0.21-2.98) for ANL. Similar results were found in patients with gastric polyps in general. CONCLUSION: The results of this study did not show more risk of colorectal adenomas or ANL neither in patients with sporadic gastric polyps nor in those with FGP.
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Colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer death worldwide and also in Argentina. In the past few years colorectal cancer screening has become more popular and colonoscopy has been postulated as the gold standard. In this review we analyzed the evidence supporting this method in contrast with its complications and disadvantages.
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Pólipos Adenomatosos/diagnóstico , Colonoscopía , Neoplasias Colorrectales/diagnóstico , Pólipos Adenomatosos/epidemiología , Argentina/epidemiología , Colonoscopía/efectos adversos , Colonoscopía/normas , Neoplasias Colorrectales/epidemiología , Neoplasias Colorrectales/prevención & control , Progresión de la Enfermedad , Detección Precoz del Cáncer , Humanos , Factores de Riesgo , SigmoidoscopíaRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: Although small bowel and esophagus neoplasia are recognized to occur more frequently in patients with celiac disease, the association with colorectal cancer is still controversial. OBJECTIVE: To determine the risk of colorectal neoplasia among patients with celiac disease. METHODS: A case-control study was conducted using the gastroenterology and endoscopy unit electronic data base. Patients with celiac disease and colonoscopy were regarded as cases and those without celiac disease and colonoscopy as controls. Patients were matched for age, sex, colonoscopy purpose and family history of colorectal cancer. The main outcome was the risk of colorectal polyps, adenomas, advanced lesions and cancer. The risk was expressed as odds ratio (OR) with the respective 95% confidence intervals (95% CI). RESULTS: Out of 178 celiac disease patients, 44 were included as cases. Eighty-eight non-celiac patients were included as controls. In cases, the presence of polyps, adenomas and advanced colonic lesions was 20%, 16% and 4.5%, respectively. In controls, it was 15%, 9% and3.4%, respectively. The risk of polyps, adenomas and advanced colonic lesions was similar in both groups: OR 1.48 (95% CI 0.59-3.73), OR 1.89 (95% CI 0.66-5.42) and OR 1.34 (95% CI 0.26-7.05). No colorectal cancer was identified. CONCLUSION: The risk of colorectal neoplasia within this cohort of patients with celiac disease was similar to the control population.
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Enfermedad Celíaca/complicaciones , Pólipos del Colon/etiología , Neoplasias Colorrectales/etiología , Adulto , Anciano , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Estudios de Casos y Controles , Colonoscopía , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Estudios Retrospectivos , Factores de RiesgoRESUMEN
OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of serrated adenomas (SA), the frequency of high grade dysplasia (HGD) and adenocarcinoma in these polyps, and the association with synchronic (SNL) and metachronic neoplastic lesions (MNL). METHODS: Reports from patients undergoing colonoscopy and polypectomy from January 2003 to April 2010, were obtained from our electronic database. SA were reanalyzed by two pathologists and classified on the basis of Snover's diagnostic criteria. The prevalence of these polyps and the clinical and endoscopic features were determined. SNL were defined by adenomas, cancer or advanced neoplastic lesions (ANL) (> 1 cm, HGD and/or >75% of villous component) in the same colonoscopy. MNL were identified in patients who underwent surveillance colonoscopies. An univariate and multivariate analysis was performed, looking for independent predictors of HGD/ cancer, SNL and MNL in patients with SA. RESULTS: The prevalence of SA was 0.87%. The mean age was 60 years old and 50.5% of patients were women. Most of the polyps were sessile (67%), small (63%) and located in ceco-ascending colon (47%). We found HGD in 4.4% ofSA and no adenocarcinoma. SNL was found in 31% ofpatients: 46% adenomas, 40.5% ANL and 13.5% adenocarcinoma. MNL was found in 29% of patients: 25% SA, 31% adenomas, 44% ANL and 0% adenocarcinoma. Age over 60 years old was significantly associated with MNL [Odds ratio 3.7 (95% confidence interval 1.16-11.8)] and polyp's size higher than 1 cm with sessile SA histology [Odds ratio 8 (95% confidence interval 1.28-49.4)]. CONCLUSION: The prevalence of SA was low. We found an association with neoplastic lesions. Therefore, it is important to establish specific guidelines for the management of these polyps.
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Adenoma/epidemiología , Neoplasias del Colon/epidemiología , Pólipos del Colon/epidemiología , Adenoma/patología , Adulto , Anciano , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Análisis de Varianza , Argentina/epidemiología , Neoplasias del Colon/patología , Pólipos del Colon/patología , Colonoscopía , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Prevalencia , Estudios RetrospectivosRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: Ménétrier's disease is a rare disease of the stomach generally described as hypertrophic gastropathy. Its etiology is unknown and its malignant potential is controversial. Only a few reports supporting its association with gastric cancer have been found. We present a case of gastric cancer associated with Ménétrier's disease. CASE REPORT: We present a 72 year-old-male with epigastric pain and early satiety during the last 5 months. He had been treated with proton pump inhibitors with unfavorable response and began with loss of weight and asthenia. An upper digestive endoscopy showed an erythematous nodular gastric mucosa, with enlarged folds. An abdominal CT scan demonstrated a circumferential parietal thickening of the gastric wall and adenopathies. A gastric macrobiopsy done by endoscopic mucosal resection evidenced a mucin infiltrating adenocarcinoma with invasion of the lamina propria. Subtotal gastrectomy was done. The histology showed a stomach with changes compatible with Ménétrier's disease and diffuse infiltration by a highly undifferentiated adenocarcinoma (plastic linitis). CONCLUSION: A patient with diffuse gastric adenocarcinoma and Ménétrier's disease is reported.
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Adenocarcinoma Mucinoso/complicaciones , Gastritis Hipertrófica/complicaciones , Neoplasias Gástricas/complicaciones , Adenocarcinoma Mucinoso/diagnóstico , Anciano , Gastritis Hipertrófica/diagnóstico , Gastroscopía , Humanos , Masculino , Neoplasias Gástricas/diagnóstico , Tomografía Computarizada por Rayos XRESUMEN
OBJECTIVE: To determine de incidence of colonic polyps in colonoscopies performed before scheduled and to identifY the clinical and endoscopic features that predicted this finding. METHODS: All patients who underwent at least two complete colonoscopies less than three years apart were retrospectively identified in our computerized database. We excluded patients with high risk of colonic neoplasm requiring a new colonoscopy in less than three years. We analyzed the incidence of polyps before the first and third year after the first study, and the clinical and endoscopic features related to this finding by means of multivariate logistic regression. RESULTS: 378 paired colonoscopies fulfilled criteria, 129 were performed less than one year apart (group 1), and 249 less than three years apart (group 2). Regarding surveillance colonoscopies, 19% of patients presented adenomas and 1.5% high grade dysplasia (HGD) in group 1, and 21% presented adenomas and 2% HGD in group 2. In group 1 fair preparation (P = 0.03), and prolonged colonoscopy (P = 0.02) on the first study were independent predictors to find any polyp on the second study before scheduled. In group 2 fair cleansing (P = 0.04), history of sessile polyps (P = 0.01) and 3 or more polyps in the first study (P = 0.01) were independent predictors to find any polyp, while more than 5 polyps in the first study predicate adenomas. CONCLUSION: During the first year incident polyps related to difficult procedures (missed polyps?) while at 3 years the history of previous polyps was also important.
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Neoplasias del Colon/diagnóstico , Pólipos del Colon/diagnóstico , Colonoscopía , Humanos , Modelos Logísticos , Persona de Mediana Edad , Análisis Multivariante , Vigilancia de la Población , Lesiones Precancerosas/diagnóstico , Valor Predictivo de las Pruebas , Estudios Retrospectivos , Factores de TiempoRESUMEN
INTRODUCTION: The celiac disease (CD) is characterized by a permanent sensitivity to gluten. The treatment for this disease is the life-long strict compliance with a gluten-free diet (GFD). The average of compliance with GFD ranges between 15% and 80%. Antibodies' role in the follow up of these patients regarding the adherence to the GFD is not well established. Objective. To determine the relationship between the antibodies for CD and the adherence to the GFD in patients with over a year of treatment. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Patients with CD with a minimum of one year of GFD were prospectively included They were asked to complete a self-survey regarding to the compliance to GFD and the level of adherence was determined: low (no compliance or more than 2 gluten intakes per week), medium (1 or 2 gluten intakes per week or 2 or 3 gluten intakes per month), or high (1 gluten intake per month or less than 3 intakes per year). The follow up was performed by their general practitioners. From one year of GFD onwards, the results of the available antibodies at the time of the last follow up were assessed: antigliadine IgA (AGA) and IgG (AGG), anti-endomysium IgA (EMA) and IgG (EMG), anti-transglutaminase (ATG), and deaminated peptides of gliadine IgA and IgG, considering them as positive or negative. Through an univariate analysis, the above-mentioned antibodies were correlated (independent variables) in order to identify predicting factors of high and low adherence to the GFD (dependent variables). RESULTS: Ninety patients were analyzed, age 43.6 +/- 15.3 years old, 89% women, 58% classic celiacs. The average time of GFD was 7.9 years and 63% had been on a GFD for over 3 years. A 71% of patients (95% CI 69%-80%) showed high adherence to the GFD, and a 67% (95% CI 2%-13%) showed low adherence. GFD of less than 3 years was a determining factor for low adherence [relative risk (RR) 2.41 (95% CI 1.2-2.89)]. The predictive antibodies for GFD high adherence were: (1) negative EMA [RR 1.27 (95% CI 1.03-1.54)], (2) negative ATG [RR 1.62 (95% CI 1.12-2.47)], and (3) all negative requested ones [RR 1.60 (95% CI 1.17-2.18)]. The predictive antibodies for GFD low adherence were: (1) positive AGA [RR 15.5 (95% CI 2.29-105)], (2) positive EMA [RR 10.2 (95% CI 2.19-47.7)], (3) positive ATG [RR 9.63 (95% CI 1.53-63.4)], and 4) all negative requested ones [RR 0.11 (95% CI 0.018-0.71)]. CONCLUSION: After one year of treatment, the negativity of EMA or ATG antibodies had a significant correlation with the high adherence to GFD and the positivity of AGA, EMA or ATG antibodies had a significant correlation with a low adherence.