Non-Invasive Prediction of Choledocholithiasis Using 1D Convolutional Neural Networks and Clinical Data.

This paper introduces a novel one-dimensional convolutional neural network that utilizes clinical data to accurately detect choledocholithiasis, where gallstones obstruct the common bile duct. Swift and precise detection of this condition is critical to preventing severe complications, such as biliary colic, jaundice, and pancreatitis. This cutting-edge model was rigorously compared with other machine learning methods commonly used in similar problems, such as logistic regression, linear discriminant analysis, and a state-of-the-art random forest, using a dataset derived from endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography scans performed at Olive View-University of California, Los Angeles Medical Center. The one-dimensional convolutional neural network model demonstrated exceptional performance, achieving 90.77% accuracy and 92.86% specificity, with an area under the curve of 0.9270. While the paper acknowledges potential areas for improvement, it emphasizes the effectiveness of the one-dimensional convolutional neural network architecture. The results suggest that this one-dimensional convolutional neural network approach could serve as a plausible alternative to endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, considering its disadvantages, such as the need for specialized equipment and skilled personnel and the risk of postoperative complications. The potential of the one-dimensional convolutional neural network model to significantly advance the clinical diagnosis of this gallstone-related condition is notable, offering a less invasive, potentially safer, and more accessible alternative.

Complications in Patients with Surgically Altered Gastrointestinal Anatomy Undergoing Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography: 15-Year Experience at a Tertiary Care Center in Latin America.

BACKGROUND: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a common procedure, but it poses challenges in patients with surgically altered gastrointestinal anatomy (SAGA). Alternative techniques like single-balloon enteroscopy (SBE), double-balloon enteroscopy (DBE), or push enteroscopy (PE) have been used, albeit with potential complications. Limited Latin American data exists on ERCP complications in SAGA patients. Our goal is to describe complications of ERCP in SAGA at a national referral institution. METHODS: Retrospective, single-center cohort study. All SAGA ERCP procedures performed at the Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Department of the National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition Salvador Zubirán from January 2008 to May 2023 were included. Extracted data from records included procedure specifics, endoscope type, success, and complications. Complications were evaluated during procedure and 28-day post-procedure and classified using the AGREE system. RESULTS: A total of 266 procedures in 174 patients were included, 74% were women, and the median age was 44 years. Predominant modified anatomy was Roux-en-Y biliary reconstruction (79%), followed by Whipple procedure (13%) and subtotal gastrectomy with Roux-en-Y reconstruction (6.0%). The main indications were cholangitis with stricture (31%), stricture (19%), and cholangitis (19%). DBE was used in 89%, PE in 7.5%, and SBE in 3.4%. Success rates were 77% endoscopic, 72% technical, and 69% therapeutic; in 30%, the procedure was unsuccessful. Complications happened in 18% of cases, most commonly cholangitis (7.5%), followed by perforation (2.6%) and hemorrhage (1.9%). According to the AGREE classification, 10.9% were grades 1 and 2, 6.4% were grade 3, and 0.4% were grade 4 complications. No significant differences emerged between groups with and without complications. Procedures increased over time, but complications and unsuccessful procedures remained stable. CONCLUSION: ERCP complications align with international data, often not requiring invasive treatment. Enhanced exposure to such cases correlates with fewer complications and failures. Prospective studies are essential to identify complication and failure predictors.

Effectiveness of the pharmacological therapy to prevent post ERCP acute pancreatitis: a network meta-analysis.

OBJECTIVE: To determine the effectiveness of the different pharmacological agents in preventing post-ERCP acute pancreatitis. METHODS: We included clinical trials of pharmacological interventions for prophylaxis of acute post-ERCP pancreatitis. The event evaluated was acute pancreatitis. We conducted a search strategy in MEDLINE (OVID), EMBASE, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials from inception to nowadays. We reported the information in terms of relative risks (RR) with a 95% confidence interval. We assessed the heterogeneity using the I2 test. RESULTS: We included 84 studies for analysis (30,463 patients). The mean age was 59.3 years (SD ± 7.01). Heterogeneity between studies was low (I2 = 34.4%) with no inconsistencies (p = 0.2567). Post ERCP pancreatitis was less in prophylaxis with NSAIDs (RR 0.65 95% CI [0.52 to 0.80]), aggressive hydration with Lactate Ringer (RR 0.32 95% CI [0.12-0.86]), NSAIDs + isosorbide dinitrate (RR 0.28 95% CI [0.11-0.71]) and somatostatin and analogues (RR 0.54 [0.43 to 0.68]) compared with placebo. CONCLUSIONS: NSAIDs, the Combination of NSAIDs + isosorbide dinitrate, somatostatin and analogues, and aggressive hydration with lactate ringer are pharmacological strategies that can prevent post-ERCP pancreatitis when compared to placebo. More clinical trials are required to determine the effectiveness of these drugs.

Colangitis aguda secundaria a hidatidosis biliar resuelta por colangiopancreatografía retrógrada endoscópica. Reporte de un caso / Acute cholangitis secondary to biliary hydatidosis resolved by endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. Reporte of a case

Introducción. La hidatidosis biliar es la complicación más frecuente de la hidatidosis hepática. La colangiopancreatografía retrógrada endoscópica desempeña un papel clave en el tratamiento. Caso clínico. Femenina de 57 años acude por dolor abdominal, vómito, diarrea, leucocitosis, hiperbilirrubinemia, en colangioresonancia magnética presenta vía biliar dilatada, defecto de señal en tercio proximal y distal. La colangiopancreatografía retrógrada endoscópica evidencia presencia de cuerpo extraño de aspecto de membranas, vía biliar dilatada, se extrae quistes de aspecto parasitario. Conclusión. El tratamiento de elección es quirúrgico y farmacológico, la colangiopancreatografía retrógrada endoscópica antes de la cirugía, asegura la extracción del material hidatídico y trata la obstrucción biliar, identifica el trayecto fistuloso y facilita su cierre mediante colocación de prótesis y esfinterotomía, por lo que constituye un tratamiento no quirúrgico efectivo y con margen amplio de seguridad.

Introduction: Biliary hydatid disease is the most common complication of hepatic hydatid disease. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography plays a key role in treatment. Clinical case: A 57-year-old female presented with abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, leukocytosis, mixed hyperbilirubinemia, and magnetic resonance cholangiography showed a dilated bile duct and a signal defect in the proximal and distal third. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography shows the presence of a foreign body with a membrane appearance, a dilated bile duct, and cysts with a parasitic appearance. Conclusion: The treatment of choice is surgical and pharmacological, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography before surgery ensures the extraction of hydatid material and treats biliary obstruction, identifies the fistulous tract and facilitates its closure by placing a prosthesis and sphincterotomy, which is why it constitutes a Effective non-surgical treatment with a wide margin of safety.

Procedimiento endoscópico-percutáneo de rendezvous para el manejo de vía biliar difícil: experiencia en un centro endoscópico de Lima-Perú / Endoscopic-percutaneous rendezvous procedure for the management of difficult biliary tract: experience in an endoscopic center in Lima-Peru

RESUMEN Objetivos: El acceso biliar refractario a las técnicas convencionales de canulación es un escenario clínico desafiante para la mayoría de endoscopistas, la técnica de rendezvous endoscópico-percutáneo es una óptima alternativa con altas tasas de éxito y bajas tasas de complicaciones en manos expertas, sin embargo, su uso rutinario en Occidente principalmente Latinoamérica es aún limitado. El objetivo de nuestro estudio fue evaluar la factibilidad, eficacia y seguridad del rendezvous endoscópico-percutáneo en el manejo de la vía biliar difícil en un centro endoscópico en Perú. Materiales y métodos: Estudio descriptivo - tipo serie de casos que incluyó 21 pacientes, con diagnóstico de vía biliar difícil, todos tratados mediante rendezvous endoscópico-percutáneo entre Julio 2017 a Julio 2020. Se evaluó: edad, género, número de colangiopancreatografias retrógradas endoscópicas fallidas previas, hallazgos endoscópicos asociados, tasa de canulación exitosa, tasa de resolución exitosa de coledocolitiasis difícil, eventos adversos y mortalidad relacionada con el procedimiento. Resultados: La tasa de canulación exitosa fue del 100% (21/21). Se presentaron 12 casos (57,1%) de coledocolitiasis difícil de los cuales se obtuvo una tasa de resolución exitosa del 91,6% (11/12). La tasa global de eventos adversos fue de 4,7% (1/21), la cual fue un caso de hemorragia digestiva post-esfinteroplastía que fue resuelta exitosamente solo por vía endoscópica. Conclusiones: El rendezvous endoscópico-percutáneo realizado por manos expertas es factible, seguro y clínicamente efectivo para el manejo de la vía biliar difícil en Latinoamérica.

ABSTRACT Objectives: Biliary access refractory to conventional cannulation techniques is a challenging clinical scenario for most endoscopists. The endoscopic-percutaneous rendezvous technique is an optimal alternative with high success rates and low complication rates in expert hands, however its routine use in the West, mainly in Latin America, is still limited. The aim of our study was to evaluate the feasibility, efficacy and safety of endoscopic-percutaneous rendezvous in the management of difficult biliary tract in an endoscopic center in Peru. Materials and methods: Descriptive study - case series type that included 21 patients, with diagnosis of difficult bile duct, all treated by endoscopic-percutaneous rendezvous between July 2017 to July 2020. We evaluated: age, gender, number of previous failed endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, associated endoscopic findings, rate of successful cannulation, rate of successful resolution of difficult choledocholithiasis, adverse events and procedure-related mortality. Results: The rate of successful cannulation was 100% (21/21). There were 12 cases (57.1%) of difficult choledocholithiasis of which there was a successful resolution rate of 91.6% (11/12). The overall adverse event rate was 4.7% (1/21), which was one case of post-sphincteroplasty gastrointestinal bleeding that was successfully resolved endoscopically only. Conclusions: Endoscopic-percutaneous rendezvous performed by expert hands is feasible, safe and clinically effective for the management of the difficult bile duct in Latin America.

Seis meses de entrenamiento en Colangiografía Endoscópica Retrograda en centro formador de alto volumen ¿es suficiente? Experiencia inicial en un hospital de la Araucanía

Introducción: La colangiopancreatografía endoscópica retrógrada (CPRE) es un procedimiento terapéutico para diversas patologías biliopancreáticas. Existen diversos centros de formación con una variedad de tiempos de práctica para la realización de CPRE. Objetivo: Evaluar resultados iniciales post entrenamiento en endoscopia terapéutica en el Instituto Chileno-Japonés del Hospital San Borja Arriarán, analizando 150 CPRE consecutivas, describiendo aspectos técnicos, morbilidad y mortalidad, realizadas entre noviembre de 2017 a enero de 2019 por un único operador en un hospital de la Araucanía. Método: Análisis retrospectivo del registro prospectivo de los 150 primeros casos consecutivos de CPRE realizados en el hospital San José de Victoria (HSJV). Se midieron variables clínicas, técnicas y de laboratorio. Se utilizó estadística descriptiva con medidas de tendencia central, dispersión y tendencia extrema. Resultados: Serie de 150 pacientes sometidos a CPRE: Edad promedio 60,1 años, mediana de 65 y edades extremas 16-98 años. Sexo femenino 69,3%. Indicaciones CPRE: 67,3% coledocolitiasis sin colangitis, 16,7% colangitis aguda, 6% estenosis de vía biliar benigna, 3.3% tumor periampular. Todos apoyados por anestesista, 50,7% propofol y 49.3% anestesia general. Tasa de canulación biliar 96,7%. Precorte 19,3%. Complicaciones reportadas alcanzaron el 4,67%, sin mortalidad por el procedimiento en la serie. Conclusiones: Los resultados de esta serie muestran que la formación obtenida por el profesional logró los estándares sugeridos para un procedimiento efectivo y seguro, destacando una tasa de canulación del 96,7%, siendo superior a lo que las guías internacionales describen como exitosa. La morbilidad asociada a CPER es comparable a cifras nacionales e internacionales.

Introduction: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a therapeutic procedure for various biliopancreatic pathologies. There are different training centers with a variety of practice times for performing ERCP. Objective: This study aims to evaluate the initial post-training results in therapeutic endoscopy at the Chilean-Japanese Institute of San Borja Arriarán Hospital, analyzing 150 consecutive ERCP procedures performed between November 2017 and January 2019 by a single operator at a hospital in La Araucanía, describing technical aspects, morbidity, and mortality. Method: Retrospective analysis of the prospective registry of the first 150 consecutive ERCP cases performed at the San José de Victoria Hospital (HSJV). Clinical, technical and laboratory variables were measured. Descriptive statistics were produced with measures of central tendency, dispersion and extreme tendency. Results: Series of 150 patients undergoing ERCP: mean age 60.1 years, median 65 and extreme ages 16-98 years. Female sex 69.3%. ERCP indications: 67.3% choledocholithiasis without cholangitis, 16.7% acute cholangitis, 6% benign bile duct stenosis, 3.3% periampullary tumor. All supported by an anesthetist, 50.7% propofol and 49.3% general anesthesia. Biliary cannulation rate 96.7%. Precut 19.3%. Reported complications reached 4.67%, with no mortality from the procedure in the series. Conclusions: The results of this series show that the training obtained by the professional improves the standards proposed for an effective and safe procedure, highlighting a cannulation rate of 96.7%, higher than what international guidelines describe as successful. The morbidity associated with ERCP in our series is comparable to national and international figures.

Duplicación del colédoco asociado a unión biliopancreática anómala: Reporte de caso / Common bile duct duplication associated with anomalous biliopancreatic junction: A case report

Introducción. La duplicación del colédoco es una anomalía congénita poco frecuente. En la mayoría de los casos este defecto se asocia a cálculos en la vía biliar, unión pancreatobiliar anómala, pancreatitis, cáncer gástrico o colangiocarcinoma. Por esta razón, el diagnóstico y el tratamiento temprano son importantes para evitar las complicaciones descritas a futuro. Métodos. Se presenta el caso de una paciente de 30 años, con antecedente de pancreatitis aguda, con cuadro de dolor abdominal crónico, a quien se le realizaron varios estudios imagenológicos sin claro diagnóstico. Fue llevada a manejo quirúrgico en donde se documentó duplicación del colédoco tipo II con unión pancreatobiliar anómala. Resultados. Se hizo reconstrucción de las vías biliares y hepatico-yeyunostomía, con adecuada evolución postoperatoria y reporte final de patología sin evidencia de tumor. Conclusión. El diagnóstico se hace mediante ecografía endoscópica biliopancreática, colangiorresonancia o colangiopancreatografía retrógrada endoscópica. El tratamiento depende de si está asociado o no a la presencia de unión biliopancreática anómala o cáncer. Si el paciente no presenta patología neoplásica, el tratamiento quirúrgico recomendado es la resección del conducto con reconstrucción de las vías biliares.

Introduction. Double common bile duct is an extremely rare congenital anomaly. This anomaly may be associated with bile duct stones, anomalous biliopancreatic junction, pancreatitis, bile duct cancer, or gastric cancers. Thus, early diagnosis and treatment is important to avoid complications. Clinical case. We report a rare case of double common bile duct associated with an anomalous biliopancreatic junction in a 30-year-old female, with prior history of acute pancreatitis, who presented with chronic abdominal pain. She underwent several imaging studies, without clear diagnosis. She was taken to surgical management where duplication of the type II common bile duct was documented with anomalous pancreatobiliary junction. Results. Reconstruction of the bile ducts and hepatico-jejunostomy were performed, with adequate postoperative evolution and final pathology report without evidence of tumor. Conclusion. Diagnosis is usually performed by an endoscopic ultrasound, magnetic resonance cholangiopancrea-tography, or endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. Treatment depends on the presence of anomalus biliopancreatic junction or concomitant cancer. In cases without associated malignancy, resection of bile duct and biliary reconstruction is the recommended surgical treatment.

Perforación colónica por endoprótesis biliar impactada / Colonic perforation due to impacted biliary stent

Introducción. La colocación de endoprótesis biliares es cada día más frecuente por ser actualmente una de las mejores opciones para el tratamiento de patologías de la vía biliar. La migración de las endoprótesis es una de las complicaciones que puede ocurrir en hasta un 10,8 % de los pacientes, pero en muy raras ocasiones llegan a causar una perforación intestinal. Caso clínico. Se trata de una paciente de 61 años, a quien cinco años atrás se le realizó una colangiopancreatografía retrógrada endoscópica por coledocolitiasis. Consultó por presentar dolor abdominal, y al examen físico se encontraron abdomen agudo y plastrón en fosa ilíaca izquierda a la palpación. La tomografía computarizada informó un cuerpo extraño a nivel del colon descendente, con perforación del mismo. Se realizó laparotomía exploratoria y colostomía por perforación del colon sigmoides secundaria a prótesis biliar migrada. Resultados. La paciente evolucionó favorablemente y a los seis meses se realizó el cierre de la colostomía, sin complicaciones. Conclusión. Los pacientes a quienes se les colocan prótesis biliares requieren un seguimiento adecuado para evitar complicaciones que, aunque raras, pueden ocurrir, como la migración intestinal con perforación. El tratamiento de dichas complicaciones se hace por vía endoscópica, laparoscópica o laparotomía en caso de complicación severa.

Introduction. Endoscopic placement of biliary stents is becoming more common every day, as it is currently one of the best options for the treatment of bile duct pathologies. One of the complications that can occur is the migration of the endoprostheses in up to 10.8% of patients, which in very rare cases can cause intestinal perforation. Clinical case. This is a 61-year-old female patient, who underwent endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography five years ago for choledocholithiasis. She consulted due to abdominal pain, with a physical examination that upon palpation documented an acute abdomen and a palpable plastron in the left iliac fossa. The computed tomography revealed a foreign body at the level of the descending colon, with perforation. Exploratory laparotomy and colostomy were performed due to perforation of the sigmoid colon secondary to migrated biliary prosthesis. Results. The patient progressed favorably and six months later the colostomy was closed without complications. Conclusions. Patients who receive biliary stents require adequate follow-up to avoid complications that, although rare, may occur, such as intestinal migration with intestinal perforation. The treatment of these complications can be endoscopic, laparoscopic or laparotomy in case of severe complication.

Prognostic role of magnetic resonance imaging of the abdomen with intravenous contrast and magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography in primary sclerosing cholangitis / Papel prognóstico da ressonância magnética do abdome com contraste intravenoso e colangiopancreatografia por ressonância magnética na colangite esclerosante primária

Abstract Objective: To evaluate the usefulness of Anali scores, determined by magnetic resonance imaging, for predicting the prognosis of primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) and to analyze interobserver variability, as well as to assess the impact of periportal edema and heterogeneous signal intensity on diffusion-weighted imaging of the liver. Materials and Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study of 29 patients with PSC and baseline magnetic resonance imaging. Anali scores, without gadolinium (0-5 points) and with gadolinium (0-2 points), were calculated by two radiologists. Clinical end-points included liver transplantation, cirrhotic decompensation, and death. We calculated intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs) for interobserver agreement on the Anali scores, performed Kaplan-Meier survival analysis comparing event-free survival among the score strata, and calculated the areas under receiver operating characteristic curves to determine sensitivity and specificity. Results: Among the patients with a clinical event, the median Anali score was 4 (interquartile range [IQR], 2-5) without gadolinium and 2 (IQR, 1-2) with gadolinium, compared with 1 (IQR, 1.0-2.5) and 1 (IQR, 0.25-1.0), respectively, among those without a clinical event. The ICC was 0.79 (95% confidence interval: 0.57-0.91) for the Anali score with gadolinium and 0.99 (95% confidence interval: 0.98-0.99) for the Anali score without gadolinium. Periportal edema and heterogeneous signal intensity in the liver on diffusion-weighted imaging showed no statistical impact on clinical events (p = 0.65 and p = 0.5, respectively). Conclusion: Anali scores correlate with clinical events in PSC, with a high level of interobserver agreement.

Resumo Objetivo: Avaliar a utilidade dos escores Anali determinados por ressonância magnética para prever o prognóstico da colangite esclerosante primária (CEP), analisar a variabilidade interobservador e avaliar o impacto do edema periportal e do sinal heterogêneo do fígado em imagens ponderadas por difusão. Materiais e Métodos: Estudo retrospectivo de coorte de 29 pacientes com CEP e ressonância magnética de base. Os escores Anali sem gadolínio (0 a 5 pontos) e com gadolínio (0 a 2 pontos) foram calculados por dois radiologistas. Os desfechos clínicos incluíram transplante de fígado, descompensação cirrótica ou morte. Foram realizados coeficiente de correlação intraclasse (CCI) para a concordância interobservador com relação ao escore Anali, análise de sobrevivência de Kaplan-Meier comparando o tempo livre de eventos de acordo com o escore, e área sob a curva característica de operação do receptor para sensibilidade e especificidade. Resultados: Nos pacientes com evento clínico, a mediana do escore Anali sem gadolínio foi 4 (intervalo interquartil [IIQ]: 2-5) e com gadolínio foi 2 (IIQ: 1-2), enquanto nos pacientes sem evento clínico o escore sem gadolínio foi 1 (IIQ:1-2,5) e com gadolínio foi 1 (IIQ: 0,25-1). A concordância interobservador com gadolínio foi CCI = 0,79 (intervalo de confiança 95%: 0,57-0,91) e sem gadolínio foi CCI = 0,99 (intervalo de confiança 95%: 0,98-0,99). O edema periportal (p = 0,65) e o sinal heterogêneo do fígado nas imagens ponderadas por difusão (p = 0,5) não apresentaram impacto nos eventos clínicos. Conclusão: Os escores Anali se correlacionam com eventos clínicos na CEP, com alto grau de concordância interobservador.

Endoscopic Ultrasound-Directed Transgastric Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography in a Patient with Gastric Bypass. Report of the First Local Case

We describe the first case in our environment of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-assisted transgastric endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in a patient with gastric bypass surgery. The procedure was performed with a side-viewing duodenoscope through a jejunogastrostomy using apposing stents, placed with EUS assistance, and a standard technique and instruments.

Se describe el primer caso en nuestro medio de colangiopancreatografía retrógrada endoscópica transgástrica asistida por endosonografía en una paciente con cirugía de baipás gástrico. El procedimiento se realizó con duodenoscopio de visión lateral a través de una yeyunogastrostomía por stent de aposición, emplazado con asistencia endosonográfica y con una técnica e instrumental estándar.

Dynamic changes in liver function tests do not correctly reclassify patients at risk of choledocholithiasis beyond ASGE 2019 criteria.

Introduction: Dynamic changes in liver function tests have been proposed to correctly reclassify the risk of choledocholithiasis; however, information is scarce and insufficient to recommend its use. Methods: Retrospective cohort of patients undergoing endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) due to moderate and high risk of choledocholithiasis according to the 2019 American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) guidelines. We evaluated whether significant changes in liver function tests (bilirubin, transaminases, or alkaline phosphatase), defined as an increase or a reduction ⩾30 or ⩾50% between two measurements taken with a difference of 24-72 h can correctly reclassify the risk of choledocholithiasis beyond the ASGE guidelines. The net reclassification index (NRI) was calculated for patients with and without choledocholithiasis. Results: Among 1175 patients who underwent ERCP, 170 patients were included in the analysis (59.4% women, median 59.5 years). Among patients without a diagnosis of choledocholithiasis, the number of patients correctly reclassified by transaminases was slightly higher than those incorrectly reclassified (NRI = 0.24 for aspartate amino transaminase and 0.20 for alanine amino transaminase). However, among patients with a diagnosis of choledocholithiasis, it led to incorrect reclassification in a greater number of cases (NRI = -0.21 and -0.14, respectively). The benefits of reclassification were minimal for bilirubin and alkaline phosphatase, or for value changes >50%. A subgroup analysis showed similar findings in patients without a history of cholecystectomy and in those with normal bile duct. Conclusion: Dynamic changes in liver function tests do not improve choledocholithiasis risk classification beyond the 2019 ASGE criteria. New criteria should continue to be sought to optimize risk stratification.

Colangiopancreatografía endoscópica asistida por laparoscopia para el tratamiento de coledocolitiasis en pacientes con Y de Roux / Laparoscopic-assisted endoscopic cholangiopancreatography for the treatment of choledocholithiasis in patients with Roux-en-Y

Introducción. Los pacientes con antecedente de baipás gástrico que presentan coledocolitiasis no pueden ser tratados con la técnica convencional de colangiopancreatografía retrógrada endoscópica. En estos casos, la vía transgástrica abierta o asistida por laparoscopia, se convierte en una excelente alternativa a la exploración abierta de la vía biliar. Métodos. Estudio retrospectivo que incluyó pacientes adultos con coledocolitiasis y antecedente de gastrectomía subtotal o baipás gástrico con Y de Roux, llevados a colangiopancreatografía endoscópica transgástrica laparo-asistida, entre enero de 2019 y diciembre de 2021, en la Clínica CES de Medellín, Colombia. Resultados. Se encontraron siete pacientes, todos con antecedente de baipás gástrico para el manejo de la obesidad. La tasa de identificación y canulación de la vía biliar y extracción de cálculos fue del 100 % mediante el abordaje transgástrico laparo-asistido. Conclusión. De acuerdo con varias revisiones sistemáticas, esta técnica es relativamente fácil de implementar y segura, presentando una tasa de complicaciones inferior a 5 %. Se propone una variante de esta técnica

Introduction. Patients with a history of gastric bypass who present with choledocholithiasis cannot be treated with the conventional technique of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. In these cases, the open or laparoscopic-assisted transgastric approach becomes an excellent alternative to open bile duct gastric exploration. Methods. A retrospective review of patients with choledocholithiasis and a history of subtotal gastrectomy or gastric bypass with Roux-en-Y, who underwent laparo-assisted transgastric endoscopic cholangiopancreatography, was conducted between January 2019 and December 2021 at Clínica CES de Medellín, Colombia. Results. Seven patients were found, all with a history of gastric bypass secondary to obesity. The rate of bile duct identification and cannulation, and stone removal was 100% using the laparo-assisted transgastric approach. Conclusion. According to several systematic reviews, this technique is relatively easy to implement and safe, presenting a rate of complications less than 5%. A variant to this technique is proposed

Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography in Children: Nine Years' Experience at Santa Fe Foundation in Bogota, Colombia.

INTRODUCTION: Experience in the use of diagnostic and/or therapy of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in children is limited. This is due to the underdiagnosis of pancreaticobiliary disease in the pediatric population and specialist personnel in this procedure. OBJECTIVE: To determine the safety and success rate of ERCP in children at Hospital Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá between January 2007 and June 2015. METHODOLOGY: This was an observational, descriptive, retrospective case series study of patients under 18 years, who underwent ERCP between January 2007 and June 2015. The following variables were analyzed: indication, duration, type of procedure, rate of success, and complications. RESULTS: A total of 30 patients were included, in whom 65 ERCP procedures were performed. Successful cannulation was achieved in 52 of the 65 procedures (80%). Among the complications that occurred, there were four cases of pancreatitis (6.2%), two cases of bleeding (3.1%), and one case of bacteremia (1.5%), and in most cases (58 in total, 89.2%), there were no complications. DISCUSSION: The pediatric gastroenterology group of the Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá has obtained good results in performing ERCP in the pediatric population with a success rate of 80% associated with a null mortality rate. There is enough literature available to conclude that performing ERCP in the pediatric population maintains an adequate success rate and a low complication rate. In all the studies evaluated, a null mortality rate was found, so it is considered that this procedure is safe in patients under 18 years of age.

Apendicitis aguda secundaria a obstrucción de orificio apendicular por migración de prótesis biliar / Acute appendicitis due to migration of a biliary prosthesis

La apendicitis aguda es la patología quirúrgica abdominal más común alrededor del mundo. Presentamos un caso de un paciente de 78 años que se presentó con un cuadro de apendicitis aguda en el servicio de urgencias. La tomografía computada de abdomen y pelvis mostró una apendicitis aguda secundaria a la obstrucción del orificio apendicular por una prótesis biliar migrada. Se realizó un manejo exitoso mediante el retiro de la prótesis por colonoscopía, permitiendo el alta hospitalaria del paciente 72 horas posteriores al ingreso.

Acute appendicitis is the most common surgical abdominal pathology worldwide that requires immediate intervention. We report a 78-year-old patient who presented with acute appendicitis. A computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen and pelvis showed acute appendicitis due to appendiceal orifice obstruction from a migrated biliary stent. The condition was successfully treated nonoperatively with endoscopic stent removal, allowing his discharge 72 hours after his admission.

Lemmel's Syndrome: A Report of Two Cases at the Hospital General Dr. Manuel Gea Gonzalez in Mexico City.

The term ¨Lemmel Syndrome¨ is used to describe obstructive jaundice that is secondary to periampullary duodenal diverticula (PDD) in the absence of choledocholithiasis or neoplasia. PDD is found in 22% of the population. According to our knowledge, only two cases of Lemmel syndrome have been reported in Mexico. We report two cases of Lemmel syndrome in a 94-year-old and a 71-year-old woman who presented with clinical jaundice. One of the cases was treated with endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) sphincterotomy, balloon sweep, and the placement of a plastic biliary prosthesis, and the other with laparoscopic biliodigestive bypass and a manual lateral end choledocho-duodenal anastomosis. Our objective is to expand the information on this rare pathology to take it into account as a diagnostic possibility of jaundice and to define appropriate management, which can be endoscopic or surgical.

Colangitis aguda por coledocolitiasis múltiple en un paciente con COVID-19 tratada mediante colangiopancreatografía retrógrada endoscópica

Introducción: La coledocolitiasis es una enfermedad en la cual el conducto biliar común está ocupado por cálculos. La colangiopancreatografía retrógrada endoscópica juega un papel importante en el tratamiento, al conseguir el aclaramiento de la vía biliar principal y restaurar el paso normal de la bilis. Objetivo: Presentar un paciente con la COVID-19 y colangitis aguda por coledocolitiasis múltiple, que se le realizó colangiopancreatografía retrógrada endoscópica. Caso clínico: Mujer de 58 años, antecedentes de cálculos en vesícula biliar, que ingresó en estado de shock séptico por posible colangitis aguda y síntomas respiratorios leves, con prueba positiva para la COVID-19. Por ultrasonido abdominal se le diagnosticó coledocolitiasis y se le realizó colangiopancreatografìa retrógrada endoscópica, se visualizaron múltiples cálculos en colédoco. Se logró el drenaje exitoso de la vía biliar principal, sin complicaciones y evolución favorable. Conclusión: La terapéutica realizada fue una buena opción, en el contexto clínico, de una paciente con la COVID-19 y colangitis aguda por litiasis coledociana.

Introduction: Choledocholithiasis is a disease in which the common bile duct is occupied by stones. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography plays an important role in the treatment where the normal passage of bile is restored. Objective: To present a patient with COVID-19 and acute cholangitis due to multiple choledocholithiasis, who underwent endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. Clinical case: A 58-year-old woman, with a history of gallbladder stones, who was admitted in a state of septic shock due to possible acute cholangitis and mild respiratory symptoms, with a positive test for COVID-19. Choledocholithiasis was diagnosed by abdominal ultrasound and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography was performed, showing multiple stones in the common bile duct. Successful drainage of the main bile duct was achieved, without complications and favorable evolution. Conclusion: The treatment performed was a good option, in the clinical context, of a patient with COVID-19 and acute cholangitis due to common bile duct stones.

Revisión bibliográfica de Fasciolosis biliar: propósito de un caso / Bibliographic review of biliary fasciolosis: purpose of a case

The biliary pathology, is undoubtedly one of the most frequent surgical pathologies in Chile, statistical data establish the incidence of biliary pathology in over 20 years 30% of women have biliary lithiasis, of these 10% will present some complication as it is coledocolithiasis. On the other hand, hepatic fascioliasis or dystomatosis is a disease caused by hepatic fasciola, or duela, sabuaypé or Distomun hepaticum, corresponds to a flatworm, trematode of the digenea class, with affinity to stay in liver tissue, which when performing the biological cycle of the parasite can be the cause of choledocholithiasis, cholecystitis, cholangitis, pancreatitis, among others. We present a clinical case of chronic intracholedocianfasciolitis diagnosed by ERCP3,4. METHODS: Descriptive observational study, in addition to a systematic review in databases such as Pub-Med/MEDLINE, Elsevier, Cochrane and manually through the Internet in journals and public bodies. This work seeks to collect information from different authors regarding its incidence, management and established treatments. RESULTS: Inclusion and exclusion criteria were defined to analyze the characteristics of the selected articles. We present the clinical case of a 47-year-old female patient, with a history of hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus and egg allergy who went to the Emergency Department due to a picture characterized by epigastralgia of 3 days of evolution. During endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography (ERCP), 2 suggestive images of lyte are seen inside that finally result in 2 apparent live parasites.

[Acute cholangitis secondary to periampullary duodenal diverticulum. Case report]. / Colangitis aguda severa secundaria a divertículo duodenal periampular. Reporte de un caso.

Background: Periampullary duodenal diverticula are rare and pancreaticobiliary complications infrequent, however, when they are diagnosed and associated with symptoms, they warrant urgent intervention. The aim of this article is to present a clinical case of severe cholangitis secondary to the presence of a periampullary diverticulum successfully treated endoscopically. Clinical case: A 68-year-old man with a history of diabetes and hypertension, was admitted to the emergency room with symptoms of abdominal pain, fever, and tachycardia. With acute kidney injury and alterations in liver function tests, ultrasound with dilated common bile duct and gallstones. Magnetic resonance cholangiography is performed, showing duodenal diverticulum and choledocholithiasis. Antibiotic management is given, and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography is decided, finding a duodenal diverticulum with stones and pus inside, sphincterotomy, transpapillary dilation and multiple sweeps are performed. Cholecystectomy was performed 7 days later, and the patient was discharged without complications. Conclusions: In patients with signs of severe cholangitis, it is important not to delay endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, even when infrequent associated pathologies are evidenced, such as a periampullary duodenal diverticulum, since this represents the diagnostic and therapeutic method of choice with high rates of resolution in the case of an obstructive pathology of the bile duct.

Introducción: los divertículos duodenales periampulares son raros y las complicaciones pancreaticobiliares infrecuentes; sin embargo, cuando se diagnostican y se asocian a sintomatología ameritan intervención urgente. El objetivo de este trabajo es presentar un caso clínico de colangitis severa secundaria a la presencia de un divertículo periampular tratado de manera exitosa por vía endoscópica. Caso clínico: hombre de 68 años con antecedentes de diabetes e hipertensión, quien acude al área de Urgencias con cuadro de dolor abdominal, fiebre y taquicardia. Se identifica lesión renal aguda y alteraciones en las pruebas de función hepática, ultrasonido con colédoco dilatado y litiasis vesicular. Se realiza colangioresonancia magnética que evidencia divertículo duodenal y coledocolitiasis. Se otorga manejo antibiótico y se decide colangiopancreatografía retrógrada endoscópica, encontrándose divertículo duodenal con litos y pus en su interior, se realiza esfinterotomía, dilatación transpapilar y múltiples barridos. Se realiza colecistectomía a los siete días y se egresa a domicilio por mejoría sin complicaciones. Conclusiones: en pacientes con datos de colangitis grave es importante no retrasar la colangiopancreatografia retrógrada endoscópica, aun cuando se evidencien patologías asociadas infrecuentes como un divertículo duodenal periampular, ya que esta representa el método diagnóstico y terapéutico de elección con tasas altas de resolución ante una patología obstructiva de la vía biliar.

Migración de endoprótesis biliar. Del olvido a su recuperación / Biliary stent migration. From oblivion to recovery

RESUMEN La colangiopancreatografía retrógrada endoscópica (CPRE) es un procedimiento invasivo para el diagnóstico y el tratamiento de la enfermedad biliopancreática. Entre sus complicaciones más infrecuentes se encuentra la migración proximal y distal de la endoprótesis biliar. Las escasas publicaciones sobre tal complicación motivaron la redacción de este artículo. Nuestro objetivo principal fue presentar dos casos clínicos de migración de endoprótesis biliar plástica, su manejo y resolución. Consideramos importante resaltar la necesidad del registro y seguimiento de los pacientes en quienes se colocaron endoprótesis biliares, para la prevención de su olvido más allá del tiempo recomendado de permanencia, y evitar así complicaciones tardías, ya que "la ignorancia no es la felicidad".

ABSTRACT Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is an invasive procedure for the diagnosis and treatment of biliary tract and pancreatic duct diseases. Proximal and distal stent migration is a rare complication. The paucity of publications on this issue motivated this article. The main aim of this study was to describe two case reports of migration of biliary plastic stents, how they were managed and solved. We believe it is important to emphasize the need for recording and monitoring patients who have undergone biliary stent placement, to avoid leaving the stent in situ beyond the recommended time, and thus avoid late complications, since "ignorance is not bliss".

Criterios 5-5-2 de canulación biliar y complicaciones post colangiopancreatografía retrógrada endoscópica: Experiencia en un hospital de referencia, Perú

La Sociedad Europea de Endoscopia Gastrointestinal (ESGE) define "canulación difícil" como aquella en la que se realizan más de 5 intentos, se exceden 5 minutos, o se produce canulación inadvertida del conducto pancreático 2 o más veces (criterios 5-5-2), recomendando estos puntos de corte para realizar técnicas avanzadas de canulación y disminuir la tasa de eventos adversos post CPRE. Nuestro objetivo fue evaluar el rendimiento de los criterios 5-5-2 y su asociación con complicaciones post CPRE en un hospital de referencia de Perú. Realizamos un estudio analítico prospectivo de casos y controles en el que se incluyó 120 pacientes a los que se realizó CPRE. El grupo casos estuvo formado por 30 pacientes que cumplieron al menos uno de los criterios 5-5-2 y el grupo controles por 90 pacientes sin ninguno de estos criterios. Se comparó el desarrollo de complicaciones en cada grupo y su asociación con cada uno de los criterios 5-5-2. Las complicaciones presentadas fueron: pancreatitis post CPRE (6,6% en el grupo casos vs 3,3% en el grupo controles), sangrado (3,3% controles vs 0% casos) y perforación (1,1% controles vs 0 % casos); sin observar diferencia estadísticamente significativa. El criterio de 2 o más ingresos inadvertidos al conducto pancreático presentó asociación significativa (OR= 10,29, IC: 1,47-71,98; p= 0,005) con el desarrollo de pancreatitis post CPRE. Los criterios 5 minutos y 5 intentos no se asociaron a complicaciones post CPRE. En conclusión, el más relevante de los criterios 5-5-2 fue el ingreso inadvertido al conducto pancreático en 2 o más ocasiones, mostrando asociación por sí solo con pancreatitis post CPRE. Los criterios tiempo y número de intentos podrían ampliarse con cautela sin aumentar la tasa de complicaciones post CPRE.

The European Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) defines "difficult biliary cannulation" by the presence of one or more of the following: more than 5 contacts with the papilla, more than 5 minutes attempting to cannulate, or inadvertent cannulation of the pancreatic duct in 2 or more times (5-5-2 criteria), recommending these cut-off points to perform advanced cannulation techniques in order to reduce the rate of post-ERCP adverse events. Our objective was to evaluate the performance of the 5-5-2 criteria and their association with post-ERCP complications in a reference hospital in Peru. We performed a prospective analytical case-control study and 120 patients who underwent ERCP were enrolled. The case group included 30 patients who met at least one of the 5-5-2 criteria and the control group included 90 patients without any of these criteria. The ERCP- related complications in both groups and their association with each of the 5-5-2 criteria were compared. The ERCP-related complications that occurred were post-ERCP pancreatitis (6.6% in the case group vs. 3.3% in the control group), bleeding (3.3% controls vs. 0% cases) and perforation (1.1% controls vs. 0% cases); no statistically significant differences were observed. The criterion of 2 or more unintended cannulations to the pancreatic duct showed a significant association (OR= 10.29, CI: 1.47-71.98; p= 0.005) with the incidence of post-ERCP pancreatitis. The criteria 5 minutes and 5 attempts were not associated with post-ERCP complications. In conclusion, among 5-5-2 criteria only the unintended cannulation of 2 or more times into the pancreatic duct was associated with an increased risk of post-ERC pancreatitis. The time and number of attempts criteria could be cautiously expanded without increasing the rate of post-ERCP complications.