结肠镜提示大肠癌致不全梗阻病例术后肠镜复诊情况分析

目的 对术前行结肠镜检查提示因大肠癌致不全梗阻的病例进行汇总分析,从而更好地指导该类患者术后肠镜复查.方法 汇总2009年4月至2019年4月在吉林大学第一医院胃肠内科·内镜中心行肠镜检查并提示因大肠癌致不全梗阻的208例病例,研究纳入患者的基本资料,并按肿瘤位置进行左(L组)右(R组)半结肠分组,对比分析术前肠镜结果...     

炎症性肠病危险因素的流行病学调查研究

目的通过病例调查，筛选IBD的危险因素。方法采用问卷方式，对72例确诊IBD患者及72例配对的健康个体调查，对结果进行COX回归分析，筛选出IBD的致病危险因素。结果COX回归分析提示紧张度、牛奶和油炸食品在IBD致病因素中具有统计学意义。结论紧张度、牛奶和油炸食品可能是IBD的致病危险因素。     

流行病学调查探讨炎症性肠病的危险因素

目的通过问卷式大样本病例调查，探讨炎症性肠病（IBD）致病的可能危险因素。方法采用问卷法，对140例确诊IBD患者及140例配对的健康个体调查，问卷包括遗传、吸烟的年限、牛奶摄入量、油炸食品摄入量和酒精摄入量等共14项内容，收回问卷后对结果进行COX回归分析，筛选出IBD的具有统计学意义的致病危险因素。结果COX回归分析提示牛奶摄入量、油炸食品摄入量、吸烟的年限在IBD致病因素中具有统计学意义。结论牛奶摄入、油炸食品摄入、吸烟可能是IBD的致病危险因素。     

Factors associated with incomplete colonoscopy: a population-based study

BACKGROUND & AIMS: The U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer sets a target of cecal intubation in at least 90% of colonoscopies. We conducted a population-based study to determine the colonoscopy completion rate and to identify factors associated with incomplete procedures. METHODS: Men and women 50 to 74 years of age who underwent a colonoscopy in Ontario between January 1, 1999, and December 31, 2003, were identified. The first (index) colonoscopy was classified as complete or incomplete. A generalized estimating equations model was used to evaluate the association between patient, endoscopist (specialty, colonoscopy volume), and setting (academic hospital, community hospital, private office) factors and incomplete colonoscopy. RESULTS: A total of 331,608 individuals had an index colonoscopy, of which 43,483 (13.1%) were incomplete. Patients with an incomplete colonoscopy were older (odds ratio [OR] 1.20 per 10-year increment; 95% confidence interval [CI]=1.18-1.22), more likely to be female (OR 1.35; 95% CI: 1.30-1.39), have a history of prior abdominal surgery (OR 1.07; 95% CI: 1.05-1.09) or prior pelvic surgery (OR 1.04; 95% CI: 1.01-1.06). For colonoscopies done in a private office, the odds of an incomplete procedure were more than 3-fold greater than for procedures done in an academic hospital (OR 3.57; 95% CI: 2.55-4.98). CONCLUSIONS: In usual clinical practice in Ontario, 13.1% of colonoscopies are incomplete. The factors most strongly associated with incomplete colonoscopy were increased patient age, female sex, and having the procedure in a private office. Quality improvement programs are needed to improve colonoscopy completion rates.     

Factors associated with incomplete small bowel capsule endoscopy studies

AIM:To identify patient risk factors associated with incomplete small bowel capsule endoscopy(CE) studies.METHODS:Data from all CE procedures performed at St.Paul's Hospital in Vancouver,British Columbia,Canada,between December 2001 and June 2008 were collected and analyzed on a retrospective basis.Data collection for complete and incomplete CE study groups included patient demographics as well as a number of potential risk factors for incomplete CE including indication for the procedure,hospitalization,dia...     

Factors associated with colonoscopy performed in nonhospital settings

BACKGROUND:

Colonoscopy is being increasingly performed in facilities outside of hospitals. Regulation of these facilities is variable, and concerns regarding the quality of procedures in nonhospital (NH) settings have been raised. Further study is needed to better understand endoscopic practice in these facilities.

OBJECTIVES:

To describe NH-based colonoscopy practice in Ontario from 1993 to 2005, and to identify patient (age, sex, income quintile and comorbidity) and physician (specialty and colonoscopy volume) factors associated with this practice.

METHODS:

The present study was a population-based, cross-sectional analysis using health administrative data from Ontario adults who underwent at least one outpatient colonoscopy between 1993 and 2005. A total of 1,240,781 patients underwent 1,917,714 colonoscopies. The main outcome measure was the receipt of colonoscopy in an NH facility.

RESULTS:

An increase in NH-based colonoscopy from 10.0% in 1993 to 15.1% in 2005 (P<0.0001) was found. In the multivariate model, younger, healthier men living in higher income areas were significantly more likely to undergo NH-based colonoscopy. Surgeons and other practitioners (eg, nongastroenterologists and noninternists) were significantly more likely to practice in NH settings. Physicians in the highest colonoscopy volume quintile were 25 times more likely to practice in NH settings than those in the lowest volume quintile (P<0.0001).

CONCLUSION:

Rates of NH-based colonoscopy are rising in Ontario. High-volume endoscopists and surgeons are most likely to practice in NH settings. Given its increasing use, further study of the practice and the regulation of NH colonoscopy is warranted.     

Factors associated with irritable bowel syndrome symptoms in hemodialysis patients

AIM: To investigate clinical characteristics associated with the presence of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms in hemodialysis (HD) patients.METHODS: This was a cross-sectional study. A questionnaire based on the Bowel Disease Questionnaire that records gastrointestinal symptoms was given to 294 patients in 4 dialysis centers. A total of 196 (67%) subjects returned the survey. A multivariable logistic regression model was used to identify factors significantly associated with IBS symptoms. RESULTS: Sy...     

Factors associated with pregnancy-related knowledge in women of reproductive age with inflammatory bowel disease

Objective: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) usually develops at a young age, and many women experience marriage, pregnancy, and delivery during the disease course. We aimed to evaluate the pregnancy-related knowledge of women with IBD in Korea and investigate the associated factors.

Material and methods: A total of 270 women with IBD, aged 19–45 years, from four tertiary hospitals in Korea were administered a questionnaire comprising 17 questions from the validated Crohn’s and Colitis Pregnancy Knowledge Score (CCPKnow) that were translated into Korean.

Results: The average CCPKnow score of the 270 patients was 7.47?±?3.07; and most of the patients (51.5%) exhibited a poor knowledge level. Younger age at diagnosis, Crohn’s disease rather than ulcerative colitis, longer disease duration, anti-TNF-α medication history, higher household income, and delivery after diagnosis were associated with an appropriate level of pregnancy-related knowledge. Younger age at diagnosis (odds ratio [OR], 1.87; p?=?.036), anti-TNF-α therapy (OR, 1.87; p?=?.047), and delivery while suffering from IBD (OR, 3.07; p?=?.002) were independent factors affecting the pregnancy-related knowledge level. Approximately 69.6% of patients acquired related knowledge from their gastroenterology doctor, whereas 19.4% of patients intended to remain childless.

Conclusions: To our knowledge, this is the first study to assess the pregnancy-related knowledge of women of reproductive-age with IBD and their perceptions by using a questionnaire in Asia. As more than half of the patients showed a poor knowledge level of IBD, a general education program should be conducted by gastroenterology doctors.     

Increasing prevalence of advanced colonic polyps in young patients undergoing colonoscopy in a referral academic hospital in Hong Kong

AIM： To investigate the distribution and frequency of advanced polyps over eight years.
METHODS：6424 colonoscopies were reviewea aunng the study period 1998 to 2005. The study period was subdivided into period I ： 1998 to 2001 and period 11： 2002-2005.
RESULTS： 1856 polyps （33% advanced polyps） and 328 CRCs were detected. The mean ages of the patients with advanced polyps and cancer were 69.2 ± 12.0 and 71.6± 13.8 years, respectively. Advanced polyps were mainly lerc sided （59.5%）. Advanced polyps were found in patients ≤60 years from 17.7% in period Ⅰto 26.3% in period Ⅱ（P 〈 0.05）, especially in male subjects ≤60 years （21.6% vs 31.6%, P 〈 0.05）. Advanced tubuloviUous polyps rose from 21.5% in period I to 29.5% in period Ⅱ （P 〈 0.05）. Whereas cancers in male patients ≤ 60 years were similar in both periods： 23.2% vs 16.5% （P 〉 0.05）.
CONCLUSION： Advanced polyps increased significantly in the younger male group in the most recent period and there seems to be a shiE towards a proximal location.     

Severe acute colitis associated with CMV: a prevalence study

BACKGROUND: Cytomegalovirus has been identified as a pathogen that contributes to flares of colitis when detected in colonic specimens of patients with inflammatory bowel disease. AIM: To determine the overall prevalence and the role of cytomegalovirus infection in a consecutive series of patients with acute severe colitis admitted to our department from 2000 to 2003. METHODS: Among 42 patients (38 with ulcerative colitis and 4 with Crohn's disease) admitted to our hospital for acute severe colitis, we performed proctoscopy and biopsy together with blood sample for cytomegalovirus determination at the time of admission, regardless of their steroid resistance. RESULTS: In the 42 patients, we discovered an overall cytomegalovirus infection prevalence of 21.4% (9/42) in our geographical area. In seven patients (16.6%), cytomegalovirus was detected through biopsy. The presence of cytomegalovirus in biopsies was not always predictive of steroid resistance. Three patients with cytomegalovirus in biopsies responded to conventional treatment without needing any antiviral treatment, which suggests that the virus plays only an incidental role. CONCLUSIONS: Cytomegalovirus is frequently associated with colitis but it is not always pathogenic. Studies on the genotyping of the virus might explain the diversity of its biological behaviour.     

炎性肠病患者发生非酒精性脂肪性肝病的危险因素

目的探讨炎症肠病(inflammatory bowel disease,IBD)患者非酒精性脂肪性肝病(non-alcoholic fatty liver disease,NAFLD)患病情况及相关危险因素。方法以2017年1月至2019年10月新疆军区总医院收治的409例IBD患者为研究对象,应用腹部超声筛查NAFLD,根据是否合并NAFLD分为NAFLD组(131例)和对照组(278例),比较两组患者年龄、性别、体重指数(body mass index,BMI)、腹围、病程及并发症(高血压、糖尿病、吸烟)、天门冬氨酸氨基转移酶(aspartate aminotransferase,AST)、丙氨酸氨基转移酶(alanine aminotransferase,ALT)、γ-谷氨酰转移酶(gamma-glutamyltransferase,GGT)、白蛋白、糖化血红蛋白(glycosylated hemoglobin,HbA1c)、低密度脂蛋白胆固醇(low density lipoprotein cholesterol,LDL-C)、血肌酐、估算肾小球滤过率(estimated glomerular filtration rate,eGFR)和C-反应蛋白(C-reactive protein,CRP)等的差异。采用Logistic回归分析IBD患者发生NAFLD的独立危险因素。结果IBD患者NAFLD的患病率为32.03%(131/409)。NAFLD组患者年龄[(50.24±12.83)岁vs(38.74±10.91)岁]、BMI[(28.24±4.90)kg/m2 vs(23.52±3.73)kg/m2]、腹围[(93.10±11.52)cm vs(85.52±10.06)cm]、病程[(8.52±1.84)年vs(5.84±1.28)年]、高血压比例[20.61%(27/131)vs 4.68%(13/278)]、糖尿病比例[9.92%(13/131)vs 1.80%(5/278)]、吸烟比例[50.38%(66/131)vs 38.13%(106/278)]、GGT[(26.57±8.19)U/L vs(18.46±4.36)U/L]和HbA1c[(6.65±2.17)%vs(3.64±1.05)%]水平均显著高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P均<0.05)。多因素Logistic回归分析表明年龄(OR=1.33,95%CI:1.15~1.82,P=0.018)、BMI(OR=1.80,95%CI:1.25~3.27,P=0.002)、病程(OR=2.60,95%CI:1.10~3.26,P=0.010)和糖尿病(OR=1.77,95%CI:1.23~4.79,P=0.006)是IBD患者发生NAFLD的独立危险因素。结论IBD患者NAFLD的患病率高,年龄、BMI、病程和糖尿病均是IBD患者发生NAFLD的独立危险因素,可通过促进健康生活方式进行代谢干预,以减少NAFLD的发生。     

炎症性肠病患者骨密度降低的多因素分析

目的评估骨质疏松和(或)骨量减少在炎症性肠病(IBD)患者中的发生率,寻找IBD患者发生严重骨密度下降的主要因素,为临床尽早开展预防性治疗,及时诊断提供证据。方法选择66例IBD患者,其中克罗恩病(CD)38例,溃疡性结肠炎(UC)28例,测定患者骨密度,记录其主要症状,体征及实验室检查结果,制订治疗方案。根据CD活动指数(AI)和Truelove-Witts评分确定病情活动度。结果进行统计学分析。结果62例患者完成研究,平均年龄(40.9±15.4)岁。腰椎部出现骨质疏松和骨量减少者分别为21.0%和29.0%;股骨颈则分别为19.4%和6.5%,腰椎较股骨颈更易发生严重骨密度下降(P= 0.005)。CD患者较UC患者更易发生骨质疏松和(或)骨量减少(P=0.001)。激素用量、体重指数的变化、病变范围、女性绝经和患者T值变化均相关。结论骨量减少与骨质疏松在IBD患者中普遍存在。年龄、激素、体重指数、病变范围、女性绝经和患者T值变化均相关。疾病活动度与骨密度下降是否存在联系尚待明确。     

Adherence to guidelines for surveillance colonoscopy in patients with ulcerative colitis at a Canadian quaternary care hospital

BACKGROUND:

Patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) are at high risk of colonic dysplasia. Therefore, surveillance colonoscopy to detect early dysplasia has been endorsed by many professional organizations.

OBJECTIVES:

To determine whether gastroenterologists at Hamilton Health Sciences (Hamilton, Ontario) adhere to recommendations for UC surveillance issued by the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology and to retrospectively assess the incidence and type of dysplasia found and the subsequent outcome of patients with dysplasia (ie, colorectal cancer [CRC], colectomy, dysplasia recurrence).

METHODS:

A retrospective chart review of all patients with UC undergoing colonoscopy screening at Hamilton Health Sciences from January 1980 to January 2005, was performed. Patients were classified by the extent of colonic disease: limited left-sided colitis (LSC), pancolitis and any disease extent with concurrent primary sclerosing cholangitis.

RESULTS:

A total of 141 patients fulfilled eligibility criteria. They underwent 921 endoscopies, including 453 for surveillance, which were performed by 20 endoscopists. Overall, screening was performed on 90% of patients, and surveillance at the appropriate time in 74%. There was a statistically significant increase in the mean number of biopsies per colonoscopy after the guidelines were published (P<0.01 for all categories). Colonic dysplasia was detected in 24 of 141 patients (17.0%), with 17 of 24 (70.8%) found at surveillance. Two patients (8.3%) had CRC successfully treated. The average age of patients with dysplasia was 56.1 years, with a mean disease duration of 10.9 years in LSC versus 11.8 years in pancolitis (P not significant). Colectomy was not recommended for any patient with flat dysplasia. No patients progressed to high-grade dysplasia or CRC. Patients with pancolitis had a higher incidence of neoplasia (21% [18 of 86]) than patients with LSC (12% [6 of 49]; P=0.24). Forty-one patients (29.5%) had at least one hyperplastic or inflammatory polyp.

CONCLUSIONS:

For the majority of patients who underwent surveillance colonoscopies, their procedures were performed within the recommended time intervals, and biopsy compliance has improved. Dysplasia tended to arise after approximately 10 years of disease duration and in middle age, with flat dysplasia being rare. Interventions resulted in no dysplasia progressing to CRC, implying successful prevention.     

Factors associated with the technical performance of colonoscopy: An EPAGE Study

BACKGROUND: Variations in colonoscopy practice exist, which may be related to healthcare quality. AIMS: To determine factors associated with three performance indicators of colonoscopy: complete colonoscopy, adenomatous polyp diagnosis, and duration. PATIENTS: Consecutive patients referred for colonoscopy from 21 centres in 11 countries. METHODS: This prospective observational study used multiple variable regression analyses to identify determinants of the quality indicators. RESULTS: Six thousand and four patients were included in the study. Patients from private, open-access centres (odds ratio: 3.17, 95% confidence interval: 1.87-5.38) were more likely to have a complete colonoscopy than patients from public, gatekeeper centres. Patients from centres where over 50% of the endoscopists were of senior rank were roughly twice as likely to have an adenoma diagnosed, and longer average withdrawal duration (odds ratio: 1.08, 95% confidence interval: 1.07-1.09) was associated with more frequent adenoma diagnoses. Patients who had difficulty during colonoscopy had longer durations to caecum (time ratio: 2.87, 95% confidence interval: 2.72-3.01) and withdrawal durations (time ratio: 1.26, 95% confidence interval: 1.18-1.33) than patients who had no difficulties. CONCLUSIONS: Multiple factors have been identified as being associated with key quality indicators. The non-modifiable factors permit the identification of patients who may be at greater risk of not having quality colonoscopy, while changes to the modifiable factors may help improve the quality of colonoscopy.     

Use of a double balloon enteroscope facilitates caecal intubation after incomplete colonoscopy with a standard colonoscope

BACKGROUND: Caecal intubation is a necessary step in the complete endoscopic evaluation of the colon. Studies have estimated that experienced colonoscopists may fail to reach the caecum in up to 10% of cases. AIMS: To evaluate the utility of the double balloon enteroscope used for complete examination of the colon in patients with incomplete standard colonoscopy. PATIENTS: Twenty consecutive patients with incomplete colonoscopies within the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System. Mean age of 66 years (S.D.+/-12 years, range 46-84), 16 men. METHODS: Prospective single-centre case series on the caecal intubation rate using standard double balloon enteroscope technique in patients with previous incomplete conventional colonoscopy. RESULTS: Use of the standard double balloon enteroscope technique permitted complete colonoscopy to be achieved in 95% of the patients (19/20). Seven patients (35%) had significant pathology beyond the extent of the prior incomplete colonoscopy. We performed endoscopic mucosal resection, polypectomy or biopsy. The mean time to reach the caecum was 28 min (S.D.+/-20 min, range 6-90 min). The sedation was similar to conventional colonoscopy. No complications occurred. CONCLUSIONS: The double balloon enteroscope technology and technique can be used to complete examination of the colon in patients who were referred because of incomplete standard colonoscopy.     

Fulminant ulcerative colitis associated with steroid-resistant minimal change disease and psoriasis： A case report

A 43-year-old Chinese patient with a history of psoriasis developed fulminant ulcerative colitis after immunosuppressive therapy for steroid-resistant minimal change disease was stopped. Minimal change disease in association with inflammatory bowel disease is a rare condition. We here report a case showing an association between ulcerative colitis, minimal change disease, and psoriasis. The possible pathological link between 3 diseases is discussed.     

Gastroenterology service in a teaching hospital in rural New Zealand, 1991-2003

AIM： To retrospectively collect inpatient and outpatient data and to assess the use of endoscopic procedures during the years 1991, 1997 and 2003 to analyse for trends. METHODS： This retrospective survey was conducted in a University-associated Gastroenterology Unit offering secondary and tertiary health care services for a population of approximately 182000 people in Southern New Zealand. Data collected included patient contacts （in- and outpatients）, gastroscopic and colonoscopic investigations. RESULTS： We observed a significant increase in the absolute numbers of patient contacts over the years （1991：2308 vs 1997：2022 vs 2003： 2783, P〈 0.0001） with inflammatory bowel disease, other diseases of the colon, anus and rectum and iron studies related disorders decreasing significantly but liver disease and constipation increasing linearly over time. The use of endoscopy services remained relatively stable but colonoscopic investigations for a positive family history of colorectal cancer increased significantly while more gastroscopies were performed for unexplained anaemia. CONCLUSION： The whole spectrum of gastroenterology contacts was studied. A substantial proportion of colonoscopies and outpatient consultations were undertaken to screen for colorectal cancer. This proportion is likely to grow further. Our findings have implications for the recruitment and training of the next generation of gastroenterologists.     

Risk factors associated with missed colorectal flat adenoma: A multicenter retrospective tandem colonoscopy study

AIM: To determine the miss rate for colorectal flat adenomas during colonoscopy and the risk factors. METHODS: Flat adenomas are frequently missed during colonoscopy. However, the risk factors that influence their miss rates are unclear. This was a multicenter, retrospective study in which patients diagnosed with colorectal adenomas at a diagnostic colonoscopy and followed within 3 mo by a second therapeutic colonoscopy were pooled out from the established database. The “per-patient” and “per-adenoma” adenoma miss rates (AMR) for overall adenomas and flat adenomas, and patient-, adenoma-, and procedure-related risk factors potentially associated with the “per-adenoma” AMR for flat adenomas were determined. RESULTS: Chromoscopy and high-definition colonoscopy were not taken under consideration in the study. Among 2093 patients with colorectal adenomas, 691 (33.0%) were diagnosed with flat adenomas, 514 with concomitant protruding adenomas and 177 without. The “per-patient” AMR for flat adenomas was 43.3% (299/691); the rates were 54.3% and 11.3%, respectively, for those with protruding adenomas and those without (OR = 9.320, 95%CI: 5.672-15.314, χ² = 99.084, P < 0.001). The “per-adenoma” AMR for flat adenomas was 44.3% (406/916). In multivariate analysis, older age, presence of concomitant protruding adenomas, poor bowel preparation, smaller adenoma size, location at the right colon, insufficient experience of the colonoscopist, and withdrawal time < 6 min were associated with an increased “per-adenoma” AMR for flat adenomas. The AMR for flat adenomas was moderately correlated with that for overall adenomas (r = 0.516, P < 0.0001). The AMR for flat adenomas during colonoscopy was high. CONCLUSION: Patient’s age, concomitant protruding adenomas, bowel preparation, size and location of adenomas, proficiency of the colonoscopist, and withdrawal time are factors affecting the “per-adenoma” AMR for flat adenomas.     

Development and Validation of a Risk Prediction Model for Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease in Japanese Adults: The Hisayama Study

Aim: To develop and validate a new risk prediction model for predicting the 10-year risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) in Japanese adults. Methods: A total of 2,454 participants aged 40–84 years without a history of cardiovascular disease (CVD) were prospectively followed up for 24 years. An incident ASCVD event was defined as the first occurrence of coronary heart disease or atherothrombotic brain infarction. A Cox proportional hazards regression model was used to construct the prediction model. In addition, a simplified scoring system was translated from the developed prediction model. The model performance was evaluated using Harrell’s C statistics, a calibration plot with the Greenwood-Nam-D’Agostino test, and a bootstrap validation procedure. Results: During a median of a 24-year follow-up, 270 participants experienced the first ASCVD event. The predictors of the ASCVD events in the multivariable Cox model included age, sex, systolic blood pressure, diabetes, serum high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, serum low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, proteinuria, smoking habits, and regular exercise. The developed models exhibited good discrimination with negligible evidence of overfitting (Harrell’s C statistics: 0.786 for the multivariable model and 0.789 for the simplified score) and good calibrations (the Greenwood-Nam-D’Agostino test: P =0.29 for the multivariable model, 0.52 for the simplified score). Conclusion: We constructed a risk prediction model for the development of ASCVD in Japanese adults. This prediction model exhibits great potential as a tool for predicting the risk of ASCVD in clinical practice by enabling the identification of specific risk factors for ASCVD in individual patients.