Successful closure of chronic BPF by thoracoscopy after failure of endoscopic fibrin glue application and thoracoplasty

We report a case of chronic debilitating BPF following right upper lobe resection. Despite several endobronchial applications of fibrin glue, we could not close it. Since the patient was extremely debilitated by symptoms due to the BPF, a thoracoplasty was attempted but was not successful. Finally, the BPF was definitely closed by instillation of talc into the pleura through thoracoscopy. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of chemical closure of a recalcitrant BPF by the route of thoracoscopy. It also shows the failure of endoscopic fibrin glue application in such a condition.     

Endoscopic fibrin glue injection for closure of pancreatocutaneous fistula following transgastric endoscopic necrosectomy

Transgastric endoscopic necrosectomy has been recently introduced as the effective and alternative management of infected pancreatic necrosis and pancreatic abscess. However, up to 40% of patients who undergo endoscopic necrosectomy may need an additional percutaneous approach for subsequent peripancreatic fluid collection or non-resolution of pancreatic necrosis. This percutaneous approach may lead to persistent pancreatocutaneous fistula, which remains a serious problem and usually requires prolonged hospitalization, or even open-abdominal surgery. We describe the first case of pancreatocutaneous fistula and concomitant abdominal wall defect following transgastric endoscopic necrosectomy and percutaneous drainage, which were endoscopically closed with fibrin glue injection via the necrotic cavity.     

医用纤维蛋白胶在甲状腺手术中的应用

目的探讨医用纤维蛋白胶在甲状腺手术中的应用价值。方法将79例甲状腺手术患者随机分成实验组（44例）和对照组（35例）。实验组行甲状腺切除术，同时在手术创面喷洒医用纤维蛋白胶5ml，对照组行甲状腺切除术，术中不用医用纤维蛋白胶，两组均放置引流管。观察两组术后总引流量、第1天引流量、拔管时间、伤口感染和拆线时间等情况。结果实验组术后皮下总引流量、第1天引流量和拔管时间均少于对照组（P〈0．05）。两组间伤VI感染发生率、拆线时间无明显差别（P〉0．05）。结论应用医用纤维蛋白胶可有效地减少甲状腺术后创面渗液，促进创面愈合。     

Clinical application of fibrin glue in cardiovascular surgery

Since 1978, fibrin glue has been applied in 268 patients. The indications were: (1) sealing of woven Dacron, (2) sealing of knitted Dacron, (3) control of various bleeding sites. The "blood preclotting" and "fibrin sealing" methods were compared in 32 patients with an aortoventriculoplasty operation using Dacron patches. In the fibrin glue group there was a significant reduction in postoperative blood loss as well as a shortening of the operation time (period of protamin administration to skin closure). From the data it can be concluded that sealing woven Dacron prostheses with fibrin glue is superior to conventional blood preclotting.     

Clinical application of gastrointestinal decompression in anastomotic fistula after McKeown esophagectomy for esophageal cancer

AbstractCervical anastomotic fistula is one of the most common complications after McKeown esophagectomy for esophageal cancer, leading to septic shock and even death. It is therefore very important to provide effective symptom management after diagnosis of anastomotic fistula. Placing the gastrointestinal decompression tube beside the anastomotic site and connecting the tube to a gastrointestinal decompression disk could support the prevention and treatment of anastomotic fistula after surgical treatment of esophageal cancer.Thirty-eight patients with anastomotic fistula after undergoing McKeown esophagectomy for esophageal cancer in our hospital from April 2017 to January 2021 were divided equally into control and observation groups according to the gastrointestinal decompression method used. Gastrointestinal decompression tubes were placed 45 to 50 cm from the incisors in the control group or 25 to 30 cm from the incisors in the observation group. The treatment efficacy was compared between the 2 groups.The drainage time, length of hospital stay after anastomotic fistula detection, and fistula healing time in the observation group were significantly shorter than those in the control group (P < .05 for all).Placing the gastrointestinal decompression tube connected to a gastrointestinal decompression disk next to the anastomotic site is a simple procedure and may significantly improve the drainage time, length of hospital stay, and fistula healing time of patients who develop anastomotic fistula resulting from McKeown esophagectomy for esophageal cancer.     

Closure of a tracheoesophageal fistula by bronchoscopic application of fibrin glue and decontamination of the oral cavity.

A tracheoesophageal fistula was successfully closed with a fibrin adhesive applied by means of a fiberoptic bronchoscope, instead of by esophagoscopy. To facilitate closure of the fistula, the technique was combined with decontamination of the oral cavity, to avoid bacterial contamination. The procedure is proposed as an alternative to surgery for critically ill patients.     

Efficacy of endoscopic filling with polyglycolic acid sheets and fibrin glue for anastomotic leak after esophageal cancer surgery: identification of an optimal technique

Background

Anastomotic leak is a potentially life-threatening complication following esophageal cancer surgery. In this study, we aimed to clarify the efficacy of endoscopic filling with polyglycolic acid (PGA) sheets and fibrin glue for anastomotic leak after esophageal cancer surgery.

Methods

Consecutive patients who underwent endoscopic filling with PGA sheets and fibrin glue for anastomotic leak after esophageal cancer surgery between August 2014 and January 2020 were included in the study, with its efficacy retrospectively reviewed. We performed endoscopic filling using two methods: (1) filling the fistula with PGA sheets, followed by the application of a fibrinogen and thrombin solution (conventional method) and (2) filling the fistula with PGA sheets pre-soaked in a fibrinogen solution, followed by the application of a thrombin solution (pre-soak method).

Results

A total of 14 patients underwent endoscopic filling procedures within the study period. The endoscopic filling procedures were successfully performed in all cases and no adverse events associated with the procedures were observed. Fistula closure was obtained in 10 (71%) cases. In the 10 successful cases, the median number of procedures was 1 (range 1–3) and the median time from the first procedure to oral intake was 7.5 days (range 4–36 days). The success rate of the pre-soak method was significantly higher than that of the conventional method (90% vs. 25%, P?=?0.041).

Conclusions

Endoscopic filling with PGA sheets and fibrin glue is a safe and effective treatment for the closure of an anastomotic leak. The pre-soak method can achieve successful endoscopic filling.

     

纤维蛋白胶预防内镜黏膜下剥离术后出血疗效的对照研究

目的 探讨内镜黏膜下剥离术（ESD）术中使用纤维蛋白胶喷洒创面预防术后出血的临床效果。 方法 2015年7月至2016年6月,因消化道肿瘤在南京医科大学第一附属医院消化科行ESD治疗的连续病例纳入研究,2015年12月31日前的病例选入观察组,之后的病例选入对照组,观察组退镜结束操作前于手术创面喷洒纤维蛋白胶,对照组则无,对比分析2组的术后出血率、平均住院时间及费用等指标。 结果 观察组的术后出血率为7.45%（12/161）,平均住院时间（9.09±2.65）d,平均住院费用（24 246±5 519）元;对照组的术后出血率为14.79%（25/169）,平均住院时间（9.20±2.99）d,平均住院费用（25 214±6 258）元。观察组术后出血率明显低于对照组（P=0.035）,平均住院时间（P=0.744）及平均住院费用（P=0.138）组间差异均无统计学意义。多因素回归分析同样显示术中使用纤维蛋白胶是ESD术后出血的保护因素。 结论 ESD术中使用纤维蛋白胶能够有效预防术后出血,并且不会明显增加住院时间和费用,是一种有效且经济的方法。     

Successful treatment of pancreatobiliary fistula by endoscopic stenting

An unusual pancreatobiliary fistula occurred as a complication of chronic pancreatitis. Endoscopic papillotomy was performed and a plastic endoprosthesis was inserted into the main pancreatic duct. The pancreatic stenting led to the closure of the fistula and no additional surgical treatment was necessary.     

Successful treatment of pancreatobiliary fistula by endoscopic stenting

An unusual pancreatobiliary fistula occurred as a complication of chronic pancreatitis. Endoscopic papillotomy was performed and a plastic endoprosthesis was inserted into the main pancreatic duct. The pancreatic stenting led to the closure of the fistula and no additional surgical treatment was necessary.     

A randomized,controlled trial of fibrin glue vs. conventional treatment for anal fistula

PURPOSE: Fibrin glue is a novel treatment for anal fistulas and possesses many advantages in the treatment of difficult high fistulas. Fibrin glue treatment is simple and repeatable; failure does not compromise further treatment options; and sphincter function is preserved. We aimed to compare the outcomes of patients with low and high anal fistulas randomly assigned to either fibrin glue or conventional treatment. METHODS: Patients with simple fistulas (low fistulas) and complex fistulas (high, Crohns, and low fistulas with compromised sphincters) were randomly assigned to either fibrin glue or conventional treatment (fistulotomy or loose seton insertion with or without subsequent advancement flap). Patients with rectovaginal fistulas and anal fistulas associated with chronic cavities, acute sepsis, and side branches were excluded. The primary end point was fistula healing. Secondary end points were complications, changes in preoperative continence score, changes in maximum resting and squeeze pressure, satisfaction scores, and pain scores and time off work (simple fistulas only). RESULTS: Patients in the fibrin glue and conventional treatment arms were well matched for gender, median age, duration of fistula symptoms, and follow-up. Fibrin glue healed three (50 percent) of six and fistulotomy seven (100 percent) of seven simple fistulas (difference, 50 percent; confidence interval, 10 to 90 percent; P = 0.06, Fishers exact probability test). There was no change in baseline incontinence score, maximum resting pressures, or squeeze pressures between the study arms. Return to work was quicker in the glue arm, but pain scores were similar and satisfaction scores higher in the fistulotomy group. Fibrin glue healed 9 (69 percent) of 13 and conventional treatment 2 (13 percent) of 16 complex fistulas (difference, 56 percent; 95 percent confidence interval, 25.9 to 86.1 percent; P = 0.003, Fishers exact probability test). There was no change in baseline incontinence score, maximum resting pressures, or squeeze pressures in either study arm. Satisfaction scores were higher in the fibrin glue group. CONCLUSIONS: No advantage was found for fibrin glue over fistulotomy for simple fistulas, but fibrin glue healed more complex fistulas than conventional treatment and with higher patient satisfaction.