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BACKGROUND: Endoscopic resection (ER) for jejunoileal lesions (JILs) has been technically challenging. We aimed to characterize the clinicopathologic characteristics, feasibility, and safety of ER for JILs. METHOD: We retrospectively investigated 52 patients with JILs who underwent ER from January 2012 to February 2022. We collected and analyzed clinicopathological characteristics, procedure-related parameters, outcomes, and follow-up data. RESULTS: The mean age was 49.4 years. Of the 52 JILs, 33 ileal tumors within 20 cm from the ileocecal valve were resected with colonoscopy, while 19 tumors in the jejunum or the ileum over 20 cm from the ileocecal valve received enteroscopy resection. The mean procedure duration was 49.0 min. The en bloc resection and en bloc with R0 resection rates were 86.5% and 84.6%, respectively. Adverse events (AEs) included one (1.9%) major AE (delayed bleeding) and five (9.6%) minor AEs. During a median follow-up of 36.5 months, two patients had local recurrence (3.8%), while none had metastases. The 5-year recurrence-free survival (RFS) and disease-specific survival (DSS) were 92.9% and 94.1%, respectively. Compared with the enteroscopy group, overall AEs were significantly lower in the colonoscopy group (P < 0.05), but no statistical differences were observed in RFS (P = 0.412) and DSS (P = 0.579). There were no significant differences in AEs, RFS, and DSS between the endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) and the endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) group. CONCLUSIONS: ER of JILs has favorable short-term and long-term outcomes. Both ESD and EMR can safely and effectively resect JILs in appropriately selected cases.
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Colonoscopía , Resección Endoscópica de la Mucosa , Humanos , Persona de Mediana Edad , Estudios Retrospectivos , Estudios de Factibilidad , Colonoscopía/efectos adversos , Endoscopía Gastrointestinal , Resección Endoscópica de la Mucosa/efectos adversos , Resección Endoscópica de la Mucosa/métodos , Resultado del Tratamiento , Recurrencia Local de Neoplasia/patología , Mucosa Intestinal/patologíaRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: Transcolonic endoscopic appendectomy (TEA) is rapidly evolving and has been reported as a minimally invasive alternative to appendectomy. We aimed to characterize the feasibility and safety of a novel unassisted single-channel TEA. METHOD: We retrospectively investigated 23 patients with appendicitis or appendiceal lesions who underwent TEA from February 2016 to December 2022. We collected clinicopathological characteristics, procedurerelated parameters, and followup data and analyzed the impact of previous abdominal surgery and traction technique. RESULTS: The mean age was 56.0 years. Of the 23 patients with appendiceal lesions, fourteen patients underwent TEA and nine underwent traction-assisted TEA (T-TEA). Eight patients (34.8%) had previous abdominal surgery. The En bloc resection rate was 95.7%. The mean procedure duration was 91.1 ± 45.5 min, and the mean wound closure time was 29.4 ± 18.6 min. The wounds after endoscopic appendectomy were closed with clips (21.7%) or a combination of clip closure and endoloop reinforcement (78.3%), and the median number of clips was 7 (range, 3-15). Three patients (13.0%) experienced major adverse events, including two delayed perforations (laparoscopic surgery) and one infection (salvage endoscopic suture). During a median follow-up of 23 months, no residual or recurrent lesions were observed, and no recurrence of abdominal pain occurred. There were no significant differences between TEA and T-TEA groups and between patients with and without abdominal surgery groups in each factor. CONCLUSION: Unassisted single-channel TEA for patients with appendiceal lesions has favorable short- and long-term outcomes. TEA can safely and effectively treat appendiceal disease in appropriately selected cases.
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BACKGROUND: Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for anastomotic lesions is technically challenging. We aimed to characterize the clinicopathologic characteristics, feasibility, and effectiveness of ESD for anastomotic lesions of the lower gastrointestinal tract. METHOD: We retrospectively investigated 55 patients with anastomotic lesions of the lower gastrointestinal tract who underwent ESD from February 2008 to January 2021. The lesions involving one or both sides of anastomoses were classified into the unilaterally involving anastomosis (UIA) or straddling anastomosis (SA) group, respectively. We collected clinicopathological characteristics, procedure-related parameters and outcomes, and follow-up data and analyzed the impact of anastomotic involvement. RESULTS: The mean age was 62.5 years, and the median procedure duration was 30 min. The rates of en bloc resection and R0 resection were 90.9% and 85.5%, respectively. Four patients (7.3%) experienced major adverse events (AEs). During a median follow-up of 66 months (range 14-169), seven patients had local recurrence, and six patients had metastases. The 5-year disease-free survival and overall survival rates were 82.4% and 90.7%, respectively. The 5-year disease -specific survival (DSS) rate was 93.3%. Compared with the UIA group, the SA group had significantly longer procedure duration, larger specimen, lower rates of en bloc resection and R0 resection, and shorter disease-free survival (all P < 0.05). However, rates of AEs did not differ significantly between the two groups. CONCLUSIONS: The short-term and long-term outcomes of ESD for colorectal anastomotic lesions were favorable. Although with technically challenging, ESD could be performed safely and effectively for lesions at the anastomoses.
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Neoplasias Colorrectales , Cirugía Colorrectal , Resección Endoscópica de la Mucosa , Humanos , Persona de Mediana Edad , Resección Endoscópica de la Mucosa/métodos , Estudios Retrospectivos , Supervivencia sin Enfermedad , Anastomosis Quirúrgica , Resultado del Tratamiento , Neoplasias Colorrectales/patología , Recurrencia Local de NeoplasiaRESUMEN
BACKGROUND AND AIM: Immune-mediated neuroinflammation has been proposed to underlie the loss of lower esophageal sphincter (LES) myenteric neurons in achalasia. However, the immune status and key pathogenic immune subpopulations remain unclear. This study aims to evaluate the inflammatory status of patients with achalasia and their correlation with clinical characteristics, and further explore the key pathogenic subpopulations. METHODS: We investigated the complete blood cell count and inflammatory markers in a large population of patients with achalasia (n = 341) and healthy controls (n = 80). The subpopulations of lymphocytes were analyzed by flow cytometry. Immunofluorescence was used to determine immune cell infiltration in the LES. Transcriptome changes of the key subpopulation were determined by RNA sequencing analysis. RESULTS: NLR, MLR, CRP, globulin, IL-6 and IL-10 were significantly elevated in patients with achalasia. MLR and globulin were positively correlated with disease duration. The absolute count and percentage of CD8+ T cells in peripheral blood and its infiltration around ganglion in the LES were significantly increased in achalasia. Transcriptome analysis indicated that CD8+ T cells were activated and proliferative. In addition to multiple inflammatory pathways, regulation of neuroinflammatory response pathway was also significantly up-regulated in achalasia. GSEA analysis revealed a close association with autoimmune diseases. CONCLUSIONS: Patients with achalasia suffered from chronic low-grade inflammation with dysregulated immune cells and mediators associated with disease duration. CD8+ T cells might be the key pathogenic subpopulation of achalasia. Our results provide an important immune cell signature of the pathogenesis of achalasia.
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Acalasia del Esófago , Humanos , Acalasia del Esófago/patología , Estudios Transversales , Esfínter Esofágico Inferior/patología , Inflamación/patología , Recuento de Células Sanguíneas , ManometríaRESUMEN
OBJECTIVES: Delayed bleeding is a rare but important major adverse event (mAE) after endoscopic submucosal tunneling procedures (ESTP), which is scarcely reported. We aimed to characterize the clinical characteristics of delayed bleeding and provide better management of this mAE. METHOD: From August 2010 to October 2022, we reviewed 3852 patients with achalasia receiving peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) and 1937 patients with upper gastrointestinal tumors receiving submucosal tunneling endoscopic resection (STER). Among these, records of 22 patients (15 POEM, 7 STER) with delayed bleeding were collected. Clinical characteristics, treatment, and outcomes of delayed bleeding were analyzed. RESULTS: The mean age was 43.6 years. Ten patients (45.5%) were intratunnel bleeding, seven (31.8%) were intratunnel bleeding accompanied by mucosal bleeding, and five (22.7%) were mucosal bleeding. The most common accompanied symptoms were hematemesis, fever, and melena. The most common accompanied mAEs were fistula, pulmonary inflammation, and pleural effusion with atelectasis. The mean duration from ESTP to endoscopic intervention was 5.3 ± 4.9 days. Active bleeding was identified in 21 patients (95.5%). The bleeding was successfully controlled by electrocoagulation (19 cases), endoscopic clipping (six cases), and Sengstaken-Blakemore tube insertion (three cases), and no patient required surgical intervention. The mean hemostatic procedure duration was 61.8 ± 45.8 min. The mean post-bleeding hospital stay was 10.0 ± 6.2 days. A brief meta-analysis of previous studies showed the pooled estimate delayed bleeding rate after POEM, STER, and G-POEM was 0.4%. CONCLUSIONS: Delayed bleeding is uncommon and could be effectively managed by timely emergency endoscopic procedures without requiring subsequent surgical interventions.
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Resección Endoscópica de la Mucosa , Acalasia del Esófago , Humanos , Adulto , Estudios Retrospectivos , Resultado del Tratamiento , Acalasia del Esófago/cirugía , Endoscopía , Resección Endoscópica de la Mucosa/efectos adversos , Resección Endoscópica de la Mucosa/métodosRESUMEN
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for anastomotic lesions is technically challenging due to severe fibrosis, deformity, staples, and limited space for procedure. We aimed to characterize the clinicopathological characteristics, feasibility, and effectiveness of ESD for anastomotic lesions of the upper gastrointestinal tract. METHODS: We retrospectively investigated 43 patients with lesions involving the anastomoses of the upper GI tract who underwent ESD from April 2007 to February 2021. We collected clinicopathological characteristics, procedurerelated parameters and outcomes, and followup data and analyzed the impact of anastomotic involvement. RESULTS: The median duration from previous upper GI surgery was 60 months and the median procedure duration was 30 min. The rate of en bloc resection and en bloc with R0 resection was 90.7% and 81.4%, respectively. Two patients (4.7%) experienced major adverse events, including delayed bleeding and febrile episode. During a median follow-up of 80 months, 3 patients had local recurrence and 4 patients had metastases. The 5-year disease-free survival (DFS) and overall survival (OS) rates were 89.6% and 95.1%, respectively. Compared with the unilaterally involving group, the straddling anastomosis group had significantly longer procedure duration, larger specimen, lower rates of en bloc resection and en bloc with R0 resection, and shorter DFS and OS (all P < 0.05). However, rates of adverse events did not differ significantly between the two groups. CONCLUSIONS: The short and long-term outcomes of ESD for upper GI anastomotic lesions were favorable. Although with technically challenging, ESD could be performed safely and effectively for anastomotic lesions.
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Procedimientos Quirúrgicos del Sistema Digestivo , Resección Endoscópica de la Mucosa , Humanos , Resección Endoscópica de la Mucosa/efectos adversos , Resección Endoscópica de la Mucosa/métodos , Estudios Retrospectivos , Resultado del Tratamiento , Anastomosis QuirúrgicaRESUMEN
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Primary mediastinal cysts are infrequent lesions derived from a variety of mediastinal organs or structures. Complete surgical resection is the treatment of choice even in asymptomatic patients to prevent severe adverse events (AEs) and to establish the diagnosis. Transesophageal endoscopic resection of benign mediastinal tumors has been proven feasible. The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility, safety, and efficacy of transesophageal endoscopic surgery for mediastinal cysts. METHODS: From January 2016 to May 2021, patients with mediastinal cysts who underwent transesophageal endoscopic resection were retrospectively included. Clinicopathologic characteristics, procedure-related parameters, AEs, and follow-up outcomes were analyzed. RESULTS: Ten patients with mediastinal cysts were included in this study. The mean cyst size was 3.3 ± 1.3 cm. Histopathology revealed 3 bronchogenic cysts (30.0%), 4 esophageal duplication cysts (40.0%), 2 gastroenteric cysts (20.0%), and 1 lymphatic cyst (10.0%). All procedures were performed uneventfully without conversion to traditional surgery. En-bloc resection was achieved in 6 patients (60.0%). Aggressive resection was avoided to prevent damage to the surrounding vital organs. Mean resection time and suture time were 58.0 ± 36.4 minutes and 5.4 ± 1.0 minutes, respectively. No major pneumothorax, bleeding, mucosal injury, or fistula occurred. One patient had a transient febrile episode (>38.5°C). Mean postoperative hospital stay was 2.7 ± .9 days. No residual or recurrent lesions were observed in any patient during a mean follow-up period of 29.8 ± 19.5 months. CONCLUSIONS: Transesophageal endoscopic surgery appears to be a feasible, safe, effective, and much less invasive approach for mediastinal cyst resection. Larger prospective studies are required to fully assess the efficacy and safety of this novel technique.
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Quiste Broncogénico , Quiste Mediastínico , Neoplasias del Mediastino , Quiste Broncogénico/diagnóstico , Quiste Broncogénico/patología , Quiste Broncogénico/cirugía , Humanos , Quiste Mediastínico/diagnóstico , Quiste Mediastínico/patología , Quiste Mediastínico/cirugía , Neoplasias del Mediastino/patología , Estudios Prospectivos , Estudios Retrospectivos , Resultado del TratamientoRESUMEN
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Endoscopic resection is a feasible treatment for GI extraluminal tumors but remains a challenging procedure with limited data. In this study, we assessed the safety and efficacy of endoscopic resection for extraluminal tumors in the upper GI tract. METHODS: From May 2016 to December 2021, 109 patients undergoing endoscopic resection for extraluminal tumors in the upper GI tract were retrospectively included. Clinicopathologic characteristics, procedure-related parameters, adverse events (AEs), and follow-up outcomes were analyzed. RESULTS: The en-bloc tumor resection rate was 94.5% and en-bloc retrieval rate 86.2%. Statistical analysis revealed tumor size ≥3.0 cm and irregular shape as significant risk factors for piecemeal extraction. Resection time and suture time were 46.8 ± 33.6 minutes and 20.6 ± 20.1 minutes, respectively. Large tumor size was significantly associated with a longer procedure duration. Five patients (4.6%) experienced major AEs, including recurrent laryngeal nerve injury, hydrothorax, major bleeding, local peritonitis, duodenal leakage, and repeat endoscopic surgery for tumor extraction. Minor AEs occurred in 13 patients (11.9%). Irregular tumor shape and tumor location (duodenum) were significantly associated with AE occurrence. Mean postoperative hospital stay was 4.7 ± 3.3 days. No recurrence or metastasis was observed during the mean follow-up period of 31.8 ± 15.2 months. CONCLUSIONS: Endoscopic resection is a safe and feasible therapeutic approach for upper GI extraluminal tumors. Tumor size, shape, and location impact the difficulty and safety of the procedure. Endoscopic resection of duodenal tumors is also feasible but associated with an increased risk of AEs compared with tumors in other locations.
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Neoplasias Duodenales , Neoplasias Gástricas , Humanos , Neoplasias Gástricas/patología , Estudios Retrospectivos , Resultado del Tratamiento , Neoplasias Duodenales/cirugía , EndoscopíaRESUMEN
BACKGROUND AND AIM: Traditionally, surgery is the only choice for esophageal foreign bodies (FBs) penetrating into the mediastinum or cervical para-esophageal space. Recent progress in endoscopic techniques and devices has made it possible to perform endoscopic procedures in the mediastinum. Here, we describe a novel method to remove the entirely embedded esophagus-penetrating FBs through an endoscopic approach. METHODS: Patients who underwent endoscopic removal of entirely embedded esophagus-penetrating FBs were prospectively enrolled between December 2018 and June 2020. All procedures were performed by using five major steps: localization of the FB; mucosal incision; wound debridement, myotomy, and FB exposure; FB extraction; and closure of the esophageal wound. RESULTS: A total of five cases of entirely embedded esophagus-penetrating FBs were evaluated, two in children and three in adults. All FBs were successfully removed and extracted using a therapeutic endoscope and a hook knife or a hybrid knife and a grasping forceps as accessories. The average procedure time was 19.0 ± 12.4 min (range 10-40 min). The major surgical procedure was avoided in all patients. The average length of hospital stay was 3.8 ± 2.5 days (range 2-8 days). There were no severe short-term adverse events after all procedures. During the 1 month and 3 months follow-up, no patient developed long-term adverse events including stenosis of the esophagus and fistula formation. CONCLUSIONS: Endoscopic approach was a safe and effective way to remove entirely embedded esophagus-penetrating FBs.
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Enfermedades del Esófago , Fístula , Cuerpos Extraños , Adulto , Niño , Endoscopía , Cuerpos Extraños/diagnóstico por imagen , Cuerpos Extraños/etiología , Cuerpos Extraños/cirugía , HumanosRESUMEN
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: We aimed to establish a predictive model and develop a simple risk-scoring system (Zhongshan POEM Score) to help clinicians to characterize high-risk patients for clinical failure after peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM). METHODS: A total of 1538 patients with achalasia treated with POEM with available follow-up data were included in this study and were randomly classified to the training cohort (n = 769) or internal validation cohort (n = 769). A risk-scoring system was developed using multivariate Cox regression analysis in the training cohort. The system was then internally validated by survival analysis in the validation cohort. RESULTS: During a median follow-up time of 42 months, 109 patients had clinical failure. In the training stage, 3 risk factors for clinical failure were weighted with point values: previous treatment (2 points), intraprocedural mucosal injury (2 points for type I and 6 points for type II), and clinical reflux (3 points). The patients were categorized into low-risk and high-risk groups. In the validation stage, Kaplan-Meier curves differed significantly between the 2 groups. Patients in the high-risk group had a significantly higher risk of clinical failure than those in the low-risk group (hazard ratio, 3.99; 95% confidence interval, 2.31-6.91; P < .001). Satisfactory discrimination and calibration were shown. CONCLUSIONS: This risk-scoring system demonstrated good performance in predicting clinical failure in patients who underwent POEM.
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Acalasia del Esófago/etiología , Acalasia del Esófago/cirugía , Esfínter Esofágico Inferior/cirugía , Miotomía/efectos adversos , Cirugía Endoscópica por Orificios Naturales/efectos adversos , Adulto , Estudios de Cohortes , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Valor Predictivo de las Pruebas , Medición de Riesgo , Análisis de Supervivencia , Insuficiencia del TratamientoRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is a safe and effective approach for achalasia. However, the safety, feasibility, perioperative and long-term efficacy in treating geriatric patients has not been well evaluated. METHODS: Data of 2367 patients diagnosed with achalasia and treated with POEM in the Endoscopy Center, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University from August 2010 to December 2017 were retrospectively reviewed. Last follow-up was in December 2018. Propensity score matching based on baseline characteristics was used to adjust for confounding. With a caliper of 0.01 in propensity scoring, 139 patients aged ≥ 65 years were matched at a 1:2 ratio with 275 patients aged < 65 years. Perioperative complications and long-term outcomes were compared between the two groups. RESULTS: After propensity score matching, the two groups had similar baseline clinical characteristics and distribution of propensity scores. The mean age was 70.22 years in geriatric patients and 42.02 in younger patients. Technical failure occurred in one geriatric and one non-geriatric patients (p = 0.485). The procedural time in geriatric patients was similar to younger patients [50 (interquartile range (IQR) 36-76) vs. 50 (IQR 36-70) min, p = 0.398]. There were also no significant differences in major perioperative adverse events (2.88% vs. 2.18%, p = 0.663) and hospitalization length (median 3 vs. 3 days, p = 0.488). During a median follow-up period of 41 months (IQR 26-60), mean decrease in Eckardt score and pressure of the LES were 6.63 and 11.9 mmHg in geriatric patients, which were similar to the change in non-geriatric patients (6.49 and 11.6 mmHg, p = 0.652 and 0.872, respectively). Clinical reflux occurred in 23.53% geriatric patients and 21.59% non-geriatric patients (p = 0.724). 5-year success rate of 92.94% was achieved in geriatric patients and 92.61% in younger patients (log-rank p = 0.737). CONCLUSIONS: POEM is a safe and reliable treatment in geriatric achalasia patients with confirmed short-term and long-term efficacy compared with those in non-geriatric patients.
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Procedimientos Quirúrgicos del Sistema Digestivo/métodos , Acalasia del Esófago/cirugía , Cirugía Endoscópica por Orificios Naturales/métodos , Adulto , Anciano , Procedimientos Quirúrgicos del Sistema Digestivo/efectos adversos , Acalasia del Esófago/mortalidad , Femenino , Reflujo Gastroesofágico/etiología , Humanos , Tiempo de Internación , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Miotomía/efectos adversos , Cirugía Endoscópica por Orificios Naturales/efectos adversos , Complicaciones Posoperatorias/etiología , Puntaje de Propensión , Estudios Retrospectivos , Resultado del TratamientoRESUMEN
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Mucosal injury (MI) is one of the most common perioperative adverse events of per-oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM). Severe undertreated MI may lead to contamination of the tunnel and even mediastinitis. This study explored the characteristics, predictors, and management approaches of intraoperative MI. METHODS: A retrospective review of the prospectively collected database at a large tertiary referral endoscopy unit was conducted for all patients undergoing POEM between August 2010 and March 2016. MI was graded according to the difficulty of repair (I, easy to repair; II, difficult to repair). The primary outcomes were the incidence and predictors of intraoperative MI. Secondary outcomes were MI details and the corresponding treatment. RESULTS: POEM was successfully performed in 1912 patients. A total of 338 patients experienced 387 MIs, for an overall frequency of 17.7% (338/1912). Type II MI was rare, with a frequency of 1.7% (39/1912). Major adverse events were more common in patients with MI than in those without MI (6.2% vs 2.5%, P < .001). On multivariable analysis, MI was independently associated with previous Heller myotomy (odds ratio [OR], 2.094; P = .026), previous POEM (OR, 2.441; P = .033), submucosal fibrosis (OR, 4.530; P < .001), mucosal edema (OR, 1.834; P = .001), and tunnel length ≥13 cm (OR, 2.699; P < .001). Previous POEM (OR, 5.005; P = .030) and submucosal fibrosis (OR, 12.074; P < .001) were significant predictors of type II MI. POEM experience >1 year was a protective factor for MI (OR, .614; P = .042) and type II MI (OR, .297; P = .042). CONCLUSIONS: MI during POEM is common, but type II injury is rare. Previous POEM and submucosal fibrosis were significant predictors of type II mucosal injury. POEM experience after the learning curve reduces the risk of MI.
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Acalasia del Esófago/cirugía , Mucosa Esofágica/lesiones , Mucosa Gástrica/lesiones , Complicaciones Intraoperatorias/epidemiología , Piloromiotomia/efectos adversos , Gastropatías/epidemiología , Adulto , Cardias/lesiones , Edema/epidemiología , Endoscopía del Sistema Digestivo , Enfermedades del Esófago/epidemiología , Enfermedades del Esófago/etiología , Perforación del Esófago/epidemiología , Perforación del Esófago/etiología , Perforación del Esófago/cirugía , Femenino , Fibrosis/epidemiología , Fundus Gástrico/lesiones , Miotomía de Heller/estadística & datos numéricos , Humanos , Complicaciones Intraoperatorias/etiología , Complicaciones Intraoperatorias/cirugía , Modelos Logísticos , Masculino , Mediastinitis/epidemiología , Mediastinitis/etiología , Persona de Mediana Edad , Análisis Multivariante , Oportunidad Relativa , Tempo Operativo , Complicaciones Posoperatorias/epidemiología , Complicaciones Posoperatorias/etiología , Estudios Retrospectivos , Factores de Riesgo , Gastropatías/etiología , Adulto JovenRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is a treatment option for patients with previous surgical or endoscopic treatment. We aimed to evaluate the influence of prior treatment on perioperative and follow-up outcomes in patients undergoing POEM. METHODS: From August 2010 to December 2014, a total of 1384 patients with achalasia underwent POEM at our center. We retrospectively reviewed 849 patients who completed follow-up.âPatients with an Eckardt score ≥â4 after POEM were considered to have a clinical failure. We compared variables between patients with and without prior treatment. We analyzed risk factors for perioperative major adverse events, and clinical reï¬ux and failure during follow-up.â RESULTS: 245 patients (28.9â%) had undergone prior treatment, and 34 patients (4.0â%) experienced a major adverse event associated with the POEM procedure. During a median follow-up of 23 months (range 1â-â71), clinical reflux occurred in 203 patients (23.9â%) and clinical failure was recorded for 94 patients (11.1â%). Patients with prior treatment had a longer procedure duration (Pâ=â0.001) and longer hospital stay after POEM (Pâ=â0.001). Prior treatment was not an independent risk factor for major adverse events or clinical reflux (odds ratio [OR] 1.19, Pâ=â0.65; OR 1.26, Pâ=â0.19; logistic regression), but it did increase the rate of clinical failure during follow-up (hazard ratio 1.90, Pâ=â0.002; Cox regression). CONCLUSIONS: POEM was performed safely with a low rate of major adverse events in patients with achalasia who had undergone prior surgical or endoscopic treatment. However, prior treatment increased the risk of clinical failure after POEM.