Use of magnetic resonance cholangiography in the diagnosis of choledocholithiasis: prospective comparison with a reference imaging method

Background—Magneticresonance cholangiography (MRC) is a new technique for non-invasiveimaging of the biliary tract.
Aim—To assess theresults of MRC in patients with suspected bile duct stones as comparedwith those obtained with reference imaging methods.
Patients/Methods—70patients (34 men and 36 women, mean (SD) age 71 (15.5) years; median75) with suspected bile duct stones were included (cholangitis, 33;pancreatitis, three; suspected post-cholecystectomycholedocholithiasis, nine; cholestasis, six; stones suspected onultrasound or computed tomography scan, 19). MR cholangiograms with twodimensional turbo spin echo sequences were acquired. Endoscopicretrograde cholangiography with or without sphincterotomy (n = 63),endosonography (n = 5), or intraoperative cho- langiography (n = 2)were the reference imaging techniques used for the study and wereperformed within 12 hours of MRC. Radiologists were blinded to theresults of endoscopic retrograde cholangiography and previous investigations.
Results—49patients (70%) had bile duct stones on reference imaging (common bileduct, 44, six of which impacted in the papilla; intrahepatic, four;cystic duct stump, one). Stone size ranged from 1 to 20 mm (mean 6.1, median 5.5). Twenty seven patients (55%) had bile duct stones smallerthan 6 mm. MRC diagnostic accuracy for bile duct lithiasis was:sensitivity, 57.1%; specificity, 100%; positive predictive value,100%; negative predictive value, 50%.
Conclusions—Stonessmaller than 6 mm are still often missed by MRC when standard equipmentis used. The general introduction of new technical improvements isneeded before this method can be considered reliable for the diagnosisof bile duct stones.

Keywords:bile duct calculi; endoscopic retrogradecholangiography; magnetic resonance cholangiography

     

Helical computed tomographic cholangiography versus endosonography for suspected bile duct stones: a prospective blinded study in non-jaundiced patients

BACKGROUND: Helical computed tomography performed after intravenous administration of a cholangiographic contrast material (HCT-cholangiography) may be useful for detecting bile duct stones in non-jaundiced patients. However, this method has never been compared with other non-invasive biliary imaging tests. AIMS: To compare prospectively HCT-cholangiography and endosonography (EUS) in a group of non-jaundiced patients with suspected bile duct stones. METHODS: Fifty two subjects underwent both HCT-cholangiography and EUS. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiography (ERCP), with or without instrumental bile duct exploration, served as a reference method, and was successful in all but two patients. RESULTS: Thirty four patients (68%) were found to have choledocholithiasis at ERCP. The sensitivity for HCT-cholangiography in stone detection was 85%, specificity 88%, and accuracy 86%. For EUS the sensitivity was 91%, specificity 100%, and accuracy 94%. The differences were not significant. No serious complications occurred with either method. CONCLUSIONS: HCT-cholangiography and EUS are safe and comparably accurate methods for detecting bile duct stones in non-jaundiced patients.     

Common bile duct stones on multidetector computed tomography:Attenuation patterns and detectability

AIM:To investigate the attenuation patterns and detectability of common bile duct(CBD) stones by multidetector computed tomography(MDCT).METHODS:Between March 2010 and February 2012,191 patients with suspicion of CBD stones undergoing both MDCT and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography(ERCP) were enrolled and reviewed retrospectively.The attenuation patterns of CBD stones on MDCT were classified as heavily calcified,radiopaque,less radiopaque,or undetectable.The association between the attenuation patterns of CBD stones on MDCT and stone type consisting of pure cholesterol,mixed cholesterol,brown pigment,and black pigment and the factors related to the detectability of CBD stones by MDCT were evaluated.RESULTS:MDCT showed CBD stones in 111 of 130 patients in whom the CBD stones were demonstrated by ERCP with 85.4% sensitivity.The attenuation patterns of CBD stones on MDCT were heavily calcified 34(26%),radiopaque 31(24%),less radiopaque 46(35%),and undetectable 19(15%).The radiopacity of CBD stones differed significantly according to stone type(P < 0.001).From the receiver operating characteristic curve,stone size was useful for the determination of CBD stone by MDCT(area under curve 0.779,P < 0.001) and appropriate cut-off stone size on MDCT was 5 mm.The factors related to detectability of CBD stones on MDCT were age,stone type,and stone size on multivariate analysis(P < 0.05).CONCLUSION:The radiopacity of CBD stones on MDCT differed according to stone type.Stone type and stone size were related to the detectability by MDCT,and appropriate cut-off stone size was 5 mm.     

Preoperative evaluation of the longitudinal spread of extrahepatic bile duct cancer using multidetector computed tomography

Background/Purpose

The aim of this study was to compare the diagnostic accuracy of multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) and direct cholangiography in evaluating the longitudinal spread of extrahepatic bile duct cancer.

Methods

Images obtained from a 16-detector row scanner (MDCT) and from direct cholangiography (via either endoscopic naso-biliary drainage or percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage) of 47 patients with histopathologically proven extrahepatic bile duct cancer were retrospectively interpreted. Differences between measures of longitudinal tumor spread determined by each modality and measures of macroscopic spread in resected specimens were assessed and compared.

Results

Assessments carried out using MDCT differed significantly less from the macroscopic measurements than those made using direct cholangiography (P < 0.0001). Provided the diagnosis was defined as being accurate, based on a diagnostic difference of within ±5 mm, the diagnostic accuracy of MDCT (96%) was significantly higher than that of direct cholangiography (70%) (P = 0.028). Preoperative evaluation with direct cholangiography resulted in a 30% underestimation of the incidence.

Conclusion

MDCT is superior to direct cholangiography for evaluating the preoperative longitudinal extent of bile duct cancer. Consequently, the utility of MDCT for preoperative evaluation of extrahepatic bile duct cancer warrants further examination.     

International study of endoscopic management of distal malignant biliary obstruction combined with duodenal obstruction

Objective: Endoscopic transpapillary or endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided stent placement is used for nonresectable distal malignant biliary obstruction. We conducted a retrospective study to evaluate endoscopic biliary drainage in patients with duodenal obstruction.

Methods: We included consecutive patients who underwent endoscopic biliary drainage combined with a duodenal stent at 16 referral centers in four Asian countries. The primary outcome was time to recurrent biliary obstruction (TRBO). We assessed TRBO according to the sequence of biliary and duodenal obstruction (group 1/2/3, biliary obstruction first/concurrent/duodenal obstruction first, respectively) or the location of duodenal obstruction (type I/II/III, proximal to/affecting/distal to the ampulla, respectively). We also evaluated functional success and adverse events.

Results: We included 110 patients (group1/2/3, 67/29/14 patients; type I/II/III, 45/46/19 patients; endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography [ERCP]/EUS-guided choledocoduodenostomy/EUS-guided hepaticogastrostomy, 90/10/10 patients, respectively). The median TRBO of all cases was 450 days (interquartile range, 212–666 days) and functional success was achieved in 105 cases (95%). The TRBO did not differ significantly by the timing or location of duodenal obstruction (p?=?.30 and .79, respectively). The TRBO of metal stents (n?=?96) tended to be longer compared with plastic stents (n?=?14, p?=?.083). Compared with ERCP, EUS-guided biliary drainage was associated with a higher rate of adverse events.

Conclusion: Transpapillary or transmural endoscopic biliary drainage with a duodenal stent was effective, irrespective of the timing or location of duodenal obstruction. A prospective study is required considering the tradeoff of technical success rate, stent patency, and adverse events (ClinicalTrials.gov number, NCT02376907).     

Role of prophylactic endoscopic sphincterotomy in patients with acute biliary pancreatitis due to transient common bile duct obstruction

BACKGROUND AND AIM: The role of prophylactic endoscopic sphincterotomy in patients with transient common bile duct obstruction is controversial. The aim of this study was to assess the value of performing prophylactic endoscopic sphincterotomy in patients suffering from acute biliary pancreatitis and absent common bile duct stones on endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). METHODS: Hospital notes of patients admitted to our unit with a diagnosis of acute pancreatitis from January 2000 to January 2005 were reviewed. Endoscopic sphincterotomy was performed when patients were deemed unfit for cholecystectomy, suffering from a severe attack of acute pancreatitis and/or showing evidence of transient common bile duct obstruction. The outcomes of patients with and without endoscopic sphincterotomy were compared. RESULTS: A total of 427 patients were admitted with a diagnosis of acute pancreatitis during the study period. Eighty-eight patients with absent common bile duct stones on ERCP were identified. Endoscopic sphincterotomy was performed in 71 patients and not performed in 17 patients. There was no significant difference in recurrent pancreatitis rates (1.4% vs 5.8%, P = 0.35), recurrent biliary complication rates (5.6% vs 5.9%, P = 1) or mortality rates (5.8% vs 1.5%, P = 0.35). The time to recurrent complications (38.4 days vs 41.0 days, P = 0.38) was not significantly different between the two groups. There was no ERCP-related morbidity or mortality. CONCLUSION: Prophylactic endoscopic sphincterotomy is not recommended in patients with transient common bile duct obstruction or as an option to cholecystectomy in elderly patients. Early cholecystectomy should be performed.     

Three-dimensional helical computed tomography cholangiography with minimum intensity projection in gallbladder carcinoma patients with obstructive jaundice: comparison with magnetic resonance cholangiography and percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography

OBJECTIVE: Computed tomography (CT) is traditionally used for evaluation and staging of gallbladder carcinoma (GC). However, in the subgroup of patients with obstructive jaundice, magnetic resonance cholangiography (MRC) is generally required to assess the level of biliary obstruction. The present study was undertaken to evaluate the diagnostic potential of three-dimensional helical CT cholangiography (3-D CTC) with minimum intensity projection (minIP), to determine the presence and level of biliary obstruction. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Twenty-five consecutive patients with proven GC, presenting with clinical and biochemical features of obstructive jaundice, over a 1-year period were included in the study. Dual phase helical CT data was obtained in the arterial and venous phases, respectively, after intravenous contrast injection using a pressure injector. Axial CT data (both arterial and venous phase) was studied for staging and resectability of tumor. Three-dimensional helical CT cholangiography using minIP obtained from the venous phase data set, was used to assess the level of biliary obstruction and isolation of hepatic segmental ducts. Three-dimensional helical CT cholangiography findings were compared with MRC and percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography (PTC) (gold standard). None of the patients were operated on as they were all considered inoperable on axial CT images due to extensive local disease or distant metastasis. RESULTS: In all patients, 3-D CTC demonstrated dilated intrahepatic ducts up to tertiary branch level. The 3-D CTC correctly diagnosed the level of biliary obstruction and demonstrated isolated segmental ducts in all patients and correlated well in all cases with MRC and PTC findings in this regard. However, the 3-D CTC did not add any additional information over the axial source images. CONCLUSION: Three-dimensional helical CT cholangiography with minIP can correctly determine the level of biliary obstruction in patients with GC and may be a strong competitor with MRC, because it gives equivalent information with regard to the level of ductal obstruction even while being a part of an overall comprehensive CT staging study. Even though 3-D CTC did not provide additional information on top of the source images, the referring physicians found them very useful for conceptualization of the 3-D biliary anatomy.     

Preoperative cholangiography of the caudate lobe: Surgical anatomy and staging for biliary carcinoma

The biliary branches of the caudate lobe (B1) join the right hepatic duct, the left hepatic duct, the confluence of these ducts, and/or the right posterior segmental bile duct. Therefore, in the preoperative staging of biliary tract carcinoma it is important to delineate the anatomy of B1 and the extent of cancer spread into B1. Tube cholangiography through percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage or selective cholangiography by percutaneous transhepatic cholangioscopy enables us to obtain fine images of B1. We have developed cholangiography in the cephalad anterior oblique position to visualize B1 more clearly and distinctly. Four separate types of biliary branches are identified in the caudate lobe: (1) A duct running from the cranial portion of the right caudate lobe along the inferior vena cava to the hepatic hilus (B1r); (2) a duct from the cranial portion of the left caudate lobe to the hepatic hilus (B1ls); (3) a duct from the left lateral part of the left caudate lobe to the hepatic hilus (B1li); and (4) a duct from the caudate process to the hepatic hilus (B1c). The findings of the root of B1 in resected patients with biliary tract carcinoma were classified into four groups: not stenotic, short segmental stenosis, long segmental stenosis, and poorly imaged. A study of 64 branches of B1 in 42 resected patients with biliary tract cancer revealed carcinoma invasion in or near the root of B1 in all patients with poorly imaged or long segmental stenosis of B1, and in 33% of those with short segmental stenosis of B1.     

Management of malignant hilar biliary obstruction by endoscopy results and prognostic factors

Between January 1983 and December 1987, 103 patients who had hilar biliary obstruction (59 men, 44 women, median age 73 years) were referred to our institution. The causes of hilar biliary obstruction were carcinoma of the bile ducts (55), hepatic metastases or hepatocellular carcinoma (30), and carcinoma of the gallbladder (18). When endoscopic retrograde cholangiography was performed, the stricture was classified as type I in 28%, type II in 41%, and type III in 31% of the patients. In 92 patients, we tried to insert endoscopically a 10, 11, or 12 F Amsterdam type prosthesis; it proved possible in 66 (74%), and the prosthesis proved functional without further procedure in 49 cases (53%); no combined percutaneous and endoscopic method was used. At death or discharge, 45 patients (49%) had a successful drainage. Cholangitis was the main procedure-related complication and occurred in 25 patients. The 30-day mortality was 43%. Results varied according to type of stenosis: successful drainage was performed in 15% of the patients with type III stenosis, compared with 86% when the stenosis was of type I. Under a multivariate analysis the independent prognostic factors of 30-day mortality were: (1) development of infectious complications after endoscopic attempt at drainage (P<0.0001), and (2) absence of successful drainage (P<0.0001). In conclusion, endoscopic endoprosthesis placement allows a sufficient drainage in 53% of the cases. In type III stenosis, the high rate of 30-day mortality leads us the conclusion that endoscopic drainage must be avoided.     

Performance characteristics of magnetic resonance cholangiography in the staging of malignant hilar strictures

BACKGROUND: Magnetic resonance cholangiography (MRC) is currently under investigation for non-invasive biliary tract imaging. AIM: To compare MRC with endoscopic retrograde cholangiography (ERC) for pretreatment evaluation of malignant hilar obstruction. METHODS: Twenty patients (11 men, nine women; median age 74 years) referred for endoscopic palliation of a hilar obstruction were included. The cause of the hilar obstruction was a cholangiocarcinoma in 15 patients and a hilar compression in five (one hepatocarcinoma, one metastatic breast cancer, one metastatic leiomyoblastoma, two metastatic colon cancers). MRC (T2 turbo spin echo sequences; Siemens Magnetomvision 1.5 T) was performed within 12 hours before ERC, which is considered to be the ideal imaging technique. Tumour location, extension, and type according to Bismuth's classification were determined by the radiologist and endoscopist. RESULTS: MRC was of diagnostic quality in all but two patients (90%). At ERC, four patients (20%) had type I, seven (35%) had type II, seven (35%) had type III, and two (10%) had type IV strictures. MRC correctly classified 14/18 (78%) patients and underestimated tumour extension in four (22%). Successful endoscopic biliary drainage was achieved in 11/17 attempted stentings (65%), one of which was a combined procedure (endoscopic + percutaneous). One patient had a percutaneous external drain, one had a surgical bypass, and in a third a curative resection was attempted. Effective drainage was not achieved in six patients (30%). If management options had been based only on MRC, treatment choices would have been modified in a more appropriate way in 5/18 (28%) patients with satisfactory MRC. CONCLUSION: MRC should be considered for planning treatment of malignant hilar strictures. Accurate depiction of high grade strictures for which endoscopic drainage is not the option of choice can preclude unnecessary invasive imaging.     

胰腺癌合并胃出口及胆管梗阻的内镜治疗及疗效

目的探讨胰腺癌伴胃出13及胆管梗阻的内镜治疗策略及疗效。方法回顾性分析2010年1月至2013年12月沈阳军区总医院收治的106例晚期胰腺癌伴胃出口及胆管梗阻患者的一般临床资料、内镜治疗方法、术后并发症及疗效。结果106例患者中男性57例,女性49例,平均年龄（63±6）岁。共行134次内镜治疗,平均1．3次／人。共放置肠道支架112枚,胆管支架89枚,胰管支架55枚,其中肠道支架均为一次性放置成功。胆管、胰管及肠道3种支架同时放置者55例（51．9％）,胆管、肠道双支架同时放置23例（21．7％）,28例（26．4％）因内镜无法通过狭窄段而先放置肠道支架,再经肠道支架完成胆管支架置入。83例（78．3％）患者于支架置人术后9—14d恢复正常饮食。术后并发黑便9例,高淀粉酶血症6例,呕血1例,均经对症治疗后治愈;1例术后第3天支架经肛门排出。83例获得24周随访,死亡49例（59．0％）,平均生存期（128±33）d。随访期发生肠道支架堵塞6例,4例放置第2枚肠道支架,2例取出肠道支架后重新放置。结论多支架治疗胰腺癌伴胃出口及胆管梗阻是安全的,并发症发生率低,近期疗效确切,并能明显改善患者的生活质量。     

Role of endoscopic endoprostheses in proximal malignant biliary obstruction

The management of hilar strictures is dependent upon their resectability and may therefore require a multidisciplinary approach. However, resectability rates for such tumors are reported to be in the region of 15%–20%, and, therefore, palliative therapy will be the mainstay of treatment for most patients. With the presenting symptoms being those of obstructive jaundice and the consequences of cholestasis, a significant improvement in morbidity can be obtained by achieving biliary drainage. A number of options are available, including the placement of Teflon or expandable metallic endoprostheses by either the endoscopic or percutaneous route. Some considerable debate exists as to which route of stent placement is best, and in many circumstances the decision will depend on the availability of local services. Some have suggested that success rates with percutaneous stenting are superior to those for endoscopic placement, but the latter technique may be associated with fewer complications. In competent hands, endoscopic placement does achieve a high rate of success and it should be remembered that a combined approach may further improve success rates. The debate over the use of plastic versus metallic stents is centered around the higher rates of stent occlusion/migration for plastic stents seen in some studies, although a stent change is usually possible. An additional advantage of metallic stents is that they may provide drainage of the side branches of the biliary tree through the mesh. However, possible drawbacks may be a greater difficulty in placement of a second stent where a first provides inadequate drainage, and cost issues often have to be taken into consideration. Considerable debate exists over the optimum number of stents required to achieve adequate drainage and minimize the risks of cholangitis. There is good evidence that if overfilling of the biliary tree with contrast is avoided with only the segments to be drained visualized, a single stent may be all that is required, while others argue that placement of more than one stent may improve survival. In the following review we discuss these issues, and conclude by considering success rates and complications following endoprosthesis insertion; we also discuss the prognosis of patients treated in this way.     

经内镜逆行胰胆管造影胆道金属支架置入治疗不可切除肝外胆道恶性梗阻的效果观察

目的探讨经内镜逆行胰胆管造影(ERCP)胆道金属支架置入对于肝外胆道恶性梗阻的临床疗效及安全性。方法收集2010年1月-2015年12月郑州大学第二附属医院收治的不可切除性肝外胆道恶性梗阻患者40例。根据手术方法不同分为经皮经肝胆管穿刺引流术(PTCD)组和ERCP组各20例。观察2组患者支架通畅期和生存期、术后临床疗效、术后并发症发生情况、术后住院时间等指标。计量资料组间比较采用t检验;计数资料组间比较采用χ2检验或校正的χ2检验。2组支架通畅期和生存期的比较采用Kaplan-Meier法对数秩检验。结果 ERCP组患者的支架通畅期[(225.6±52.5)d vs(156.3±44.5)d]、生存期[(335.6±42.5)d vs(225.5±42.5)d]较PTCD组均明显延长(t值分别为11.45、10.46,P值均<0.05)。ERCP组患者术后发生腹痛(7例)少于PTCD组(10例),差异有统计学意义(35.0%vs 50.0%,χ2=9.45,P<0.05)。ERCP组患者术后严重并发症发生率显著低于PTCD组(10.0%vs 30.0%,χ2=7.49,P<0.05)。与PTCD组相比,ERCP组患者的住院时间更短[(12.4±2.5)d vs(19.8±4.0)d,t=10.67,P<0.05]。结论 ERCP支架置入与PTCD解除胆道恶性梗阻疗效相近,但ERCP术后胆道通畅时间、生存期长,并发症少,住院时间短。因此对于肝外胆道恶性梗阻患者,采用ERCP临床疗效更好,安全性更高。     

多层螺旋CT三维胆系成像对胆道梗阻的诊断价值

目的:探讨多层螺旋CT三维胆系成像(MSCTC)对胆道梗阻的诊断价值.方法:应用MSCT对36例梗阻性黄疸患者进行上腹部的常规及增强扫描,并用增强扫描数据进行三维胆系成像,对胆道梗阻原因进行定位和定性诊断,并与手术所见及术后病理结果进行对比.结果:18例肝外胆管结石患者,术前MSCTC定位、定性诊断准确率达到100%.18例胆道或胰头肿瘤患者(12例为胆管癌,胆囊癌1例,胰头癌3例,先天性胆总管囊肿2例)中,17例得到MSCTC正确诊断,术前MSCTC定位、定性诊断准确率达到94.4%.结论:MSCTC对胆道梗阻诊断有重要价值,可进一步指导临床手术治疗.     

Single session versus separate session endoscopic ultrasonography plus endoscopic retrograde cholangiography in patients with low to moderate risk for choledocholithiasis

Background and Aim:  Endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) is a minimally invasive diagnostic tool for common bile duct stones (CBDS) and may be used to select patients for therapeutic endoscopic retrograde cholangiography (ERC). The aim of this trial is to compare, in patients with non-high-risk for CDBS, the clinical and economic impact of EUS plus ERC performed in a single endoscopic session versus EUS plus ERC in two separate sessions.
Methods:  During an 11-month period, all adult patients admitted to the emergency department with suspicion of CBDS were categorized into either high-risk or non-high-risk groups, on the basis of clinical, biochemical, or transabdominal ultrasound findings. Patients in the non-high-risk group were randomized to receive EUS plus ERC in one single or in two separate sessions.
Results:  Eighty patients were recruited and randomized. Forty patients underwent EUS plus ERC in a single session and 40 patients underwent EUS plus ERC in two separate sessions. Negative EUS examination for CBDS avoided unnecessary ERC to 33 patients. Out of 47 patients with positive EUS (25 from the single session group and 22 from the double session), ERC confirmed the presence of CBDS in 46 cases (EUS sensitivity 100% and specificity 98%). Average time of procedure and hospitalization were significantly shorter in the single session group compared to the two session group. The single session strategy was also less expensive.
Conclusion:  Endoscopic ultrasonography plus ERC with sphincterotomy and stone extraction performed during the same endoscopic session was safe and efficacious with a reduction of procedure time, hospitalization and costs.     

Hepatic veno-occlusive disease after taking Gynura Rhizome: The value of multidetector computed tomography in diagnosing the disease and evaluating the clinical therapeutic effect

Aim: We conducted this study to evaluate the role of multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) in diagnosing and differential diagnosis hepatic veno‐occlusive disease (HVOD), and as well as assessing the clinical therapeutic effects. Methods: From 2007 to 2010, 10 inpatients with weight increasing, liver pains, ascites, jaundice and history of taking gynura rhizome before hospitalization were scanned with a 64‐MDCT. The data were reconstructed every 0.625 mm and reviewed using multiplanar reconstruction (MPR) and liver CT angiography (CTA) on a GE AW4.2 workstation. Patients were re‐scanned with MDCT after medication so that the clinical therapeutic effect could be evaluated before the patients discharging from hospital. Results: In 10 HVOD patients, the diagnoses of MDCT were coincident with clinical results. All patients had ascites and pleural fluid, hepatomegaly except the caudate lobe in MDCT. Failure to view hepatic veins in hepatic 3 phase scans, but portal veins and inferior vena cava were unobstructed. In portal‐phase, hepatic enhancements were non‐uniform. Three patients were incorrectly diagnosed before hospital admission. All patients improved significantly after hepato‐protection and supporting therapy. No ascites, hydrothorax, hepatomegaly and obstruction of hepatic veins were observed by MDCT before patients were discharged from hospital. Conclusion: Multidetector computed tomography combined with MPR and liver CTA images are helpful in the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of HVOD and in the evaluation of clinical therapeutic effects.     

肝门胆管恶性梗阻患者肝脏有效引流体积对总体生存时间的影响：一项多中心研究

目的探讨无法手术切除的肝门胆管恶性梗阻患者的肝脏引流体积对其总体生存时间的影响。方法回顾性分析2002年1月—2019年5月期间在3所内镜中心接受支架引流的633例肝门胆管恶性梗阻(Bismuth Ⅱ-Ⅳ型)患者的临床资料。主要观察指标包括临床成功率、支架通畅期、总体生存时间、有效肝脏引流体积、并发症发生率。结果肝脏引流体积<30%、30%～50%、>50%患者的临床成功率分别为56.8%(25/44)、77.3%(201/260)和84.2%(277/329);早期胆管炎发生率分别为31.8%(14/44)、18.8%(49/260)和16.1%(53/329);中位支架通畅期分别为4.5(95%CI:1.8～7.2)个月、5.6(95%CI:5.0～6.2)个月、6.6(95%CI:5.2～8.0)个月;总体生存时间分别为2.4(95%CI:1.8～3.0)个月、4.0(95%CI:3.4～4.6)个月和4.9(95%CI:4.4～5.4)个月。30%～50%肝脏引流体积组的临床成功率(χ2=8.28, P=0.012)、中位支架通畅期(χ2=18.87, P=0.01...