Gastrointestinal cancer characteristics in Lebanon

Background and study aimsGastrointestinal (GI) cancer is one of the top five common cancers in Lebanon. To implement a strategy for screening and early diagnosis through the initiation of prevention programs, a detailed study of GI cancers in Lebanon was conducted by focusing on the frequency and characteristics of each type.Patients and MethodsThis retrospective study was conducted in Lebanon between 2001 and 2015 and included patients diagnosed with different GI cancer types. Data were collected from the registry of the National Institute of Pathology (NIP). The frequency of each type was calculated according to sex, age at diagnosis, anatomic location, histological type, and stage.ResultsThe total number of patients diagnosed with GI cancers who had their histology done at the NIP between 2001 and 2015 was 5239. The sex (male/female) ratio was 1.016, with a mean age of 62.2 years. Colorectal cancer ranked first among GI cancers, with more than half of the cases (53.4%). More than 70% of the cases were located on the left side, followed by gastric (15.5%) and pancreatic (12.7%) cancers. Regarding gastric cancer, cardia became the dominant location. A shift from squamous cell carcinoma to adenocarcinoma in esophageal cancer was found during this period. Also, most GI cancers in Lebanon were diagnosed in the late stages.ConclusionThis study is the first to evaluate GI cancers in Lebanon, which will help in screening strategies and burden studies.     

The efficacy of a Persian herbal formulation on functional bloating: A double-blind randomized controlled trial

BackgroundBloating is a common gastrointestinal complaint which is difficult to treat.ObjectiveThis study investigated the efficacy and compliance of a formulation called KAASER comprised of Trachyspermum ammi (L.) Sprague seed, Zingiber officinale Roscoe. rhizome and Piper nigrum L. berry in the treatment of functional bloating.Design, setting, participants and interventionA total of 106 patients with functional bloating, between 20 and 50 years of age, participated in this double-blind randomized controlled trial. Patients were divided into 3 parallel groups that received 500 mg of placebo, dimethicone or KAASER, three times a day for 2 weeks.Main outcome measuresThe frequency and severity of bloating were primary outcomes, while the frequencies of eructation, defecation, borborygmus and early satiation were secondary outcomes. All parameters were evaluated at the beginning (week 0), and also weeks 2, 4 and 10 of the study, through self-report checklists with a scoring system.ResultsAmong the 84 patients who completed the study, the frequency and severity of bloating (P < 0.001), the frequencies of eructation, defecation and borborygmus (P = 0.03) were significantly improved in the group receiving KAASER (36 patients) compared with the dimethicone (35 patients) and placebo (35 patients) groups, during the 3 phases of follow-up. These significant differences persisted through the 2 and 8 weeks of follow-ups after cessation of medication (week 4 and 10). In early satiation, no significant differences were observed among the 3 groups.ConclusionThe results showed that KAASER can be effectively used to treat patients suffering from bloating. Bloating, eructation, defecation and borborygmus in the KAASER group remained significantly improved after 2 and 8 weeks of cessation of medication, making this mechanism an interesting area for further investigation.Trial registrationRegistration trial IRCT2015100324327N on Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials.     

耳穴贴压联合俞募配穴针刺治疗中风后便秘疗效观察

目的观察耳穴贴压联合俞募配穴针刺治疗中风后便秘(虚秘)的临床疗效。方法将80例中风后便秘(虚秘)患者随机分为治疗组40例、对照组40例。在中风常规治疗、护理及康复训练下,治疗组采用耳穴贴压联合俞募配穴针刺,对照组采用普通针刺法。对两组患者临床疗效、便秘症状积分、胃肠激素水平及生存质量进行比较。结果两组治疗后胃肠激素P物质(SP)水平及便秘患者生存质量量表(PAC-QOL)评分均有显著提高(P<0.01),且治疗组治疗后明显高于对照组(P<0.01),两组治疗后便秘症状积分、胃肠激素血管活性肠肽(VIP)水平均显著降低(P<0.01),且治疗组治疗后低于对照组(P<0.01)。治疗组总有效率为87.5%,两组疗效比较差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论耳穴贴压联合俞募配穴针刺治疗中风后便秘(虚秘)具有良好疗效。     

胃肠道钙化性纤维性肿瘤的临床病理分析并文献复习

目的探讨胃肠道钙化性纤维性肿瘤(CFT)的临床病理特点及诊断和鉴别诊断要点。方法回顾性分析2016年1月至2019年6月首都医科大学附属北京友谊医院收治的6例胃肠道CFT患者的病例资料,对其进行病理形态学观察和免疫组织化学染色分析,并进行文献复习。结果6例胃肠道CFT患者中,男性2例,女性4例;年龄20~43岁,平均年龄35岁;5例发生于胃,1例发生于回盲部;胃肠镜表现为黏膜下隆起性病变,黏膜面光滑;组织学表现为大量玻璃样变性的胶原纤维,其内可见稀疏分布的梭形细胞,散在及灶状淋巴细胞、浆细胞浸润,伴营养不良性钙化和砂粒体形成;免疫组化:肿瘤细胞表达Vimentin,不表达CD117、DOG-1、CD34、Actin、Desmin、S-100,ALK、Ig G、Ig G4,Ki-67指数为0~5%;6例患者均采用手术或内镜下肿物切除治疗,随访6~31个月,均未出现复发及转移。结论胃肠道CFT是一种罕见的良性纤维性肿瘤,容易误诊为消化道其他间叶来源性肿瘤,应结合临床资料、组织形态及免疫表型做出综合诊断。手术切除可治愈,预后良好。     

逐级减压套扎法治疗胃底静脉曲张临床观察

目的比较逐级减压套扎法与硬化剂治疗胃底静脉曲张的疗效差异,以期为临床提供参考。方法选择萍乡市第二人民医院消化内科2018年9月～2019年3月收治的胃底静脉曲张病例80例,随机分为两组,每组各40例,治疗组采取逐级减压套扎治疗。对照组采用传统硬化剂注射法治疗。治疗结束后比较两组患者治疗有效率、并发症发生情况、静脉曲张消除率及再出血率。结果 (1)治疗后,治疗组总有效率高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P0.05)。(2)两组间并发症发生率比较,差异均无统计学意义(均P0.05)。(3)首次治疗后治疗组静脉曲张消除率高于对照组,两组差异具有统计学意义(P0.05)。全部患者随访3个月,治疗组再出血率低于对照组,两组差异具有统计学意义(P0.05)。结论逐级减压套扎法革新手术方式明显提高疗效,减少复发率,减轻患者负担,具有明显的实用性和先进性,值得在医疗机构推广,尤其是在基层医院,具有良好的社会效益和经济效益。     

重灸中脘穴对脾胃虚寒型糖尿病胃轻瘫患者胃肠激素、胃动力学的影响

目的观察重灸中脘穴对脾胃虚寒型2型糖尿病胃轻瘫患者胃肠激素、胃动力学的影响。方法选取符合纳入标准的88例脾胃虚寒型糖尿病胃轻瘫患者,按随机数字表法分为治疗组和对照组,每组44例。对照组采用常规药物治疗,治疗组采用重灸中脘穴治疗。疗程结束后记录并对比分析两组临床疗效、胃肠激素[胃泌素(GAS)、胃动素(MTL)]、胃动力学(胃收缩频率、胃排空时间、胃排空率)、主要临床症状评分等变化。结果治疗组临床疗效明显优于对照组,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05);两组治疗后GAS、MTL均明显优于治疗前(P<0.05),且治疗组明显优于对照组(P<0.05);两组治疗后胃收缩频率、胃排空时间、胃排空率均明显优于治疗前(P<0.05),且治疗组明显优于对照组(P<0.05);两组治疗后主要临床症状评分均明显优于治疗前(P<0.05),且治疗组明显优于对照组(P<0.05)。结论在常规药物治疗基础上重灸中脘穴治疗脾胃虚寒型2型糖尿病胃轻瘫,可调节胃肠激素,改善胃肠动力,促进胃肠功能恢复。     

Prognostic factors in patients with active non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding

Background and study aims

Acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding is one of the main causes of hospitalisation. The purpose of this study was to determine the prognostic factors in non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding.

品管圈对缩短结直肠癌患者术后胃肠功能恢复时间的效果观察

目的探讨品管圈对结直肠癌患者术后胃肠功能恢复时间的临床效果。方法选取2019年4月至5月间上海市健康医学院附属嘉定区中心医院收治的52例结直肠癌术后患者为改进前组,2019年6月至7月52例患者为改进后组。检查改进前组患者平均排气时间、排便时间及腹胀发生率,采用品管圈对改进后组患者进行干预,比较两组患者胃肠道功能和相关无形成果。结果改进后组患者排气时间、排便时间和腹胀发生率均低于改进前组,差异均有统计学意义(均P<0.05)。通过品管圈活动,圈员们责任心、自我价值、团队精神、科研能力、沟通能力和解决问题能力均提升。结论品管圈可缩短结直肠癌患者术后排气时间和排便时间,降低腹胀发生率,提高圈员综合素质,值得推广。