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Pancreatic necroses are a major challenge in the treatment of patients with pancreatitis, causing high morbidity. When indicated, these lesions are usually drained endoscopically using plastic or metal stents. However, data on factors associated with the occurrence of failure or adverse events during stent therapy are scarce. We retrospectively analyzed all adverse events and their associated features which occurred in patients who underwent a first-time endoscopic drainage of pancreatic necrosis from 2009 to 2019. During the observation period, a total of 89 eligible cases were identified. Adverse events occurred in 58.4% of the cases, of which 76.9% were minor (e.g., stent dislocation, residual lesions, or stent obstruction). However, these events triggered repeated interventions (63.5% vs. 0%, p < 0.001) and prolonged hospital stays (21.0 [11.8–63.0] vs. 14.0 [7.0–31.0], p = 0.003) compared to controls without any adverse event. Important factors associated with the occurrence of adverse events during endoscopic drainage therapy were positive necrosis cultures (6.1 [2.3–16.1], OR [95% CI], p < 0.001) and a larger diameter of the treated lesion (1.3 [1.1–1.5], p < 0.001). Superinfection of pancreatic necrosis is the most significant factor increasing the likelihood of adverse events during endoscopic drainage. Therefore, control of infection is crucial for successful drainage therapy, and future studies need to consider superinfection of pancreatic necrosis as a possible confounding factor when comparing different therapeutic modalities.
Das Pankreaskarzinom zeichnet sich durch ein aggressives Tumorwachstum verbunden mit einer sehr geringen 5-Jahres-Überlebensrate und einem schlechten Ansprechen auf eine zytostatische Therpie aus. Eines der Merkmale von Tumorzellen ist ihre Resistenz gegenüber Apoptose. Heat Shock Proteine (HSPs) bilden eine große homologe Proteingruppe, die nicht nur zytoprotektive Funktionen haben, sondern auch in malignen Tumorzellen überexprimiert werden und die apoptotische Kaskade an mehreren Stellen hemmen können. In dieser Arbeit untersuchten wir, ob Heat Shock Proteine auch im Pankreaskarzinom überexprimiert sind und welchen Einfluss HSP70 auf die Apoptose in Pankreaskarzinomzellen hat. Die humanen duktalen Adenokarzinomzelllinien Panc-1, MIA PaCa-2, BxPC-3 und Capan-2 sowie nicht-transformierte duktale Pankreaszellen wurden hierfür verwendet. Mittels Western Blot und Immunzytochemie wurde die Expression von HSP70 detektiert, die Bestimmung der Zellproliferation erfolgte durch eine kolorimetrische Messung. Zur Inhibition von HSP70 wurden sowohl Quercetin, ein pflanzliches Polyphenol, als auch HSP70 spezifische siRNA verwendet. Die Apoptose wurde durch Messung der Caspasen-3 und -9, der Bestimmung des Anteils Annexin-V positiver Zellen in der Durchflusszytometrie und in situ durch TUNEL-Färbungen untersucht. Wir konnten nachweisen, dass HSP70 trotz identischer Kultivierungsbedingungen in Tumorzellen stärker exprimiert wird als in den duktalen Zellen. Thermischer Stress konnte die HSP70 Expression weiter steigern. Durch Quercetin gelang eine Inhibition der HSP70 Expression, die zu einer verrringerten Zellproliferation von Tumorzellen führte, nicht jedoch von normalen duktalen Zellen, die nur wenig HSP70 exprimierten. Dihydroquercetin, ein ineffektives Analogon von Quercetin ohne HSP70 reduzierende Eigenschaften, hatte weder in Tumorzellen noch in normalen pankreatischen duktalen Zellen eine Wirkung. In den Karzinomzelllinien Panc-1 und MIA PaCa-2 führte der Verlust von HSP70 durch Quercetin zu einer gesteigerten Apoptose, wie durch Caspase-3 und -9 Messung, Annexin-V Markierung und im TUNEL-Assay gezeigt wurde, während Dihydroquercetin in keiner der untersuchten Zelllinie Apoptose auslöste. Diese Ergebnisse konnten unter Verwendung von HSP70 spezifischer siRNA bestätigt werden. Nach 48 bzw. 72 Stunden wurde HSP70 in Panc-1 und MIA PaCa-2 fast vollständig inhibiert und eine gesteigerte Apoptoserate gemessen. Kontrollexperimente mit nicht-spezifischer „scrambled“ siRNA konnten keine Induktion der Apoptose nachweisen. Unsere Ergebnisse legen nahe, dass die Anwesenheit von Heat Shock Protein 70 die erhöhte Apoptoseresistenz von Pankreaskarzinomzellen miterklärt. Depletion von HSP70 leitet die Apoptose in pankreatischen Tumorzellen ein. Um mögliche andere pro-apoptotische Effekte von Bioflavonoiden zu umgehen, verwendeten wir RNA Interferenz, die ein gezieltes Ausschalten eines einzelnen Gens gewährleistet. Damit konnten wir unsere vorher mit Quercetin erzielten Ergebnisse bestätigen. Wir konnten zeigen, dass HSP70 anti-apoptotische Eigenschaften im Pankreaskarzinom hat, HSP70 inhibierende Substanzen könnten daher ein therapeutisches Potential in der Behandlung des Pankreaskarzinoms haben.
Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) have emerged as a public health problem worldwide with a limited number of efficient therapeutic options despite advances in medical therapy. Although changes in the gut microbiota composition are recognized as key drivers of dysregulated intestinal immunity, alterations in bile acids (BAs) have been shown to influence gut homeostasis and contribute to the pathogenesis of the disease. In this review, we explore the interactions involving BAs and gut microbiota in IBDs, and discuss how the gut microbiota–BA–host axis may influence digestive inflammation.
Background and Aims: Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are rare malignancies but the most common mesenchymal tumors of the digestive tract. Recent advances in diagnostic imaging and an increasing incidence will confront us more frequently with stromal tumors. This single center study aimed to characterize GIST patients in terms of tumor location, clinical presentation, metastasis formation, as well as associated secondary malignancies. Methods: In a retrospective study, 104 patients with a histologically confirmed diagnosis of GIST, collected between 1993 and 2011, were characterized for several clinical features. Results: The most common GIST location was the stomach (67.6%) followed by the small intestine (16.2%). Gastrointestinal bleeding (55.8%) and abdominal pain (38.5%) were the most frequently reported symptoms whereas about one-third of patients remained clinically asymptomatic (31.6%); 14.4% of patients had either synchronous or metachronous metastases and there was a significant prevalence also in the low risk group. The proportion of secondary malignant associated neoplasms was 31% in our GIST cohort, among which gastrointestinal, genitourinary tumors, and breast cancer were the most prevalent. Conclusion: There was a considerable risk for metastasis formation and the development of secondary neoplasias that should encourage discussion about the appropriate surveillance strategy after surgery for GIST.
Abstract
Introduction
Transabdominal ultrasound (US) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are commonly used for the examination of the pancreas in clinical routine. We therefore were interested in the concordance of these two imaging methods for the size measurement of the pancreas and how age, gender, and body mass index (BMI) affect the organ size.
Methods
A total of 342 participants from the Study of Health in Pomerania underwent whole‐body MRI and transabdominal US on the same day, and the diameter of the pancreatic head, body, and tail were measured. The agreement between US and MRI measurements was assessed by Bland and Altman plots. Intraclass correlation coefficients were used to compare observers. A multivariable regression model was applied using the independent variables age, gender, and body mass index.
Results
Compared to MRI, abdominal US returned smaller values for each segment of the pancreas, with a high level of inconsistency between these two methods. The mean difference was 0.39, 0.18, and 0.54 cm for the head, body, and tail, respectively. A high interobserver variability was detected for US. Multivariable analysis showed that pancreatic size in all three segments increased with BMI in both genders whereas pancreatic head and tail size decreased with age, an effect more marked in women.
Conclusions
Agreement of pancreatic size measurements is poor between US and MRI. These limitations should be considered when evaluating morphologic features for pathologic conditions or setting limits of normal size. Adjustments for BMI, gender, and age may also be warranted.
Introduction
Patients with bariatric surgery often show poor long-term compliance to recommendations for prevention of nutrient deficiency but it is unclear which factors contribute. We investigated the associations of age, sex, and socioeconomic status (SES) with adherence to guideline recommendations on protein intake and micronutrient supplementation.
Methods
In a monocentric cross-sectional study we prospectively recruited patients with sleeve gastrectomy (SG) or Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and a minimum postoperative period of 6 months. Clinical and demographic data were obtained from the patients’ medical files and by questionnaire. Patients reported on supplement usage, recorded their dietary intake for seven days and underwent physical examinations including blood testing.
Results
We included 35 patients (SG: n = 25, RYGB: n = 10) with a mean (+SD) postoperative period of 20.2 (±10.4) months. Distributions of age, sex and SES were comparable between the SG and RYGB groups. Non-adherence to recommended protein intake was associated with age ≥ 50 years (p = 0.041) but not sex or SES. Protein intake inversely correlated with markers of obesity. There were no significant associations of age or sex with micronutrient supplementation. Only for vitamins A (p = 0.049) and B1 (p = 0.047) higher SES was associated with greater compliance. The only manifest deficiency associated with non-adherence to micronutrient supplementation was that for folic acid (p = 0.044).
Conclusion
In patients after bariatric surgery, those of older age and of lower SES might have a greater risk of unfavorable outcome and may require greater attention to micronutrient and protein supplementation.
Background/Aims
Patients with chronic pancreatitis (CP) have an increased risk of malnutrition, a condition linked to reduced muscle mass and physical performance. We have investigated the risk factors, phenotypic presentation, and health implications associated with malnutrition in CP.
Materials and Methods
In a multicenter cross-sectional study we recruited patients with confirmed CP and healthy volunteers as a control group. Malnutrition was diagnosed according to the criteria proposed by the Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition. We performed detailed examinations of body composition and physical function as well as testing of routine blood parameters and markers of inflammation.
Results
We included 66 patients [mean (±SD) age: 56.0 (±14.5) years; 51 males] and an equal number of age- and sex-matched controls. Moderate malnutrition was diagnosed in 21% (n = 14) and severe malnutrition in 42% (n = 28) of patients. Besides weight loss malnourished patients showed lower fat and skeletal muscle mass compared to both non-malnourished subjects and healthy controls. Only in severe malnutrition, blood parameters reflected elevated inflammation and reduced muscle reserves. Handgrip strength in patients did not differ by nutritional status but there was a significant correlation (rho = 0.705, p < 0.001) with skeletal muscle mass. Although 20 patients (30%) had pathologically reduced skeletal muscle mass, only two individuals (3%) had sarcopenia with concomitantly reduced handgrip strength.
Conclusion
Malnutrition is a frequent complication of CP characterized by loss of skeletal muscle mass. As this condition becomes evident only at an advanced stage, regular testing for altered body composition is recommended. Suitable biomarkers and the link between loss of muscle mass and physical function require further investigation.
Clinical Trial Registration
[https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04474743], identifier [NCT04474743].
Homoarginine (hArg) is a non-essential cationic amino acid which inhibits hepatic alkaline phosphatases to exert inhibitory effects on bile secretion by targeting intrahepatic biliary epithelium. We analyzed (1) the relationship between hArg and liver biomarkers in two large population-based studies and (2) the impact of hArg supplementation on liver biomarkers. We assessed the relationship between alanine transaminase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), γ-glutamyltransferase (GGT), alkaline phosphatases (AP), albumin, total bilirubin, cholinesterase, Quick’s value, liver fat, and Model for End-stage Liver Disease (MELD) and hArg in appropriately adjusted linear regression models. We analyzed the effect of L-hArg supplemention (125 mg L-hArg daily for 4 weeks) on these liver biomarkers. We included 7638 individuals (men: 3705; premenopausal women: 1866, postmenopausal women: 2067). We found positive associations for hArg and ALT (β 0.38 µkatal/L 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.29; 0.48), AST (β 0.29 µkatal/L 95% CI 0.17; 0.41), GGT (β 0.033 µkatal/L 95% CI 0.014; 0.053), Fib-4 score (β 0.08 95% CI 0.03; 0.13), liver fat content (β 0.016% 95% CI 0.006; 0.026), albumin (β 0.030 g/L 95% CI 0.019; 0.040), and cholinesterase (β 0.003 µkatal/L 95% CI 0.002; 0.004) in males. In premenopausal women hArg was positively related with liver fat content (β 0.047% 95%CI 0.013; 0.080) and inversely with albumin (β − 0.057 g/L 95% CI − 0.073; − 0.041). In postmenopausal women hARG was positively associated with AST (β 0.26 µkatal/L 95% CI 0.11; 0.42). hArg supplementation did not affect liver biomarkers. We summarize that hArg may be a marker of liver dysfunction and should be explored further.
Genetic testing is associated with many ethical challenges on the individual, organizational and macro level of health care systems. The provision of genetic testing for rare diseases in particular requires a full understanding of the complexity and multiplicity of related ethical aspects. This systematic review presents a detailed overview of ethical aspects relevant to genetic testing for rare diseases as discussed in the literature. The electronic databases Pubmed, Science Direct and Web of Science were searched, resulting in 55 relevant publications. From the latter, a total of 93 different ethical aspects were identified. These ethical aspects were structured into three main categories (process of testing, consequences of the test outcome and contextual challenges) and 20 subcategories highlighting the diversity and complexity of ethical aspects relevant to genetic testing for rare diseases. This review can serve as a starting point for the further in-depth investigation of particular ethical issues, the education of healthcare professionals regarding this matter and for informing international policy development on genetic testing for rare diseases.