Tips of laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy: superior mesenteric artery first approach (with video)

In previous reports of laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy, the Kocher maneuver with a wide mobilization of the right colonic flexure is carried out in the early phase, and dissection of the superior mesenteric artery is performed in the last phase of resection. This report describes laparoscopic superior mesenteric artery first approach, in which the superior mesenteric artery is dissected in the early phase of resection. Through the ligament of Treitz, the retroperitoneum is widely opened and the superior mesenteric artery is isolated just superior to the left renal vein. The periarterial connective tissue and nerve plexuses surrounding the superior mesenteric artery are dissected longitudinally to identify the inferior pancreaticoduodenal artery, which is then tied and divided. The superior mesenteric artery first approach and early ligation of the inferior pancreaticoduodenal artery is considered to be a feasible, safe, and effective method for performing pure laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy.     

Superior mesenteric artery syndrome: diagnosis and treatment from the gastroenterologist's view

Background: Background: Superior mesenteric artery syndrome (SMAS) is caused by compression of the third part of the duodenum between the superior mesenteric artery and the aorta. It occurs most frequently in patients with rapid weight loss. Methods: We report two young patients, who each presented with a longstanding history of postprandial abdominal pain, nausea, and voluminous vomiting. The diagnosis of SMAS was established by digital fluoroscopy and contrast-enhanced spiral computed tomography (CT) scan. The findings obtained by endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) at the site of duodenal compression, using a miniprobe, were of substantial diagnostic value and in good agreement with the radiological observations. Results: Both patients, once diagnosed, were treated conservatively by providing enteral or parenteral high caloric nutrition. Weight gain was accompanied by the complete relief of symptoms. Conclusions: Pathogenesis, diagnostic procedures, and therapy are reviewed in order to draw attention to this rare entity. Received: August 27, 2001 / Accepted: March 8, 2002     

Pancreaticoduodenectomy preserving aberrant gastroduodenal artery utilized in a previous coronary artery bypass grafting: A case report and review of literature

Rationale:Pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) is a technically demanding procedure with high rates of morbidity and mortality. Therefore, preoperative evaluation of anatomy is indispensable. Multi-detector row computed tomography (CT) enables us to precisely understand arterial anatomy. It is a well-known fact that anatomical variants are often present in the hepatic artery (HA) but rarely in the gastroduodenal artery (GDA). We present the case of a patient with ampullary cancer with a rare anatomical anomaly, “replaced GDA (rGDA) ” arising from the superior mesenteric artery, along with a history of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) using right gastroepiploic artery (RGEA).Patient concerns:A 69-year-old male patient was referred to our department for further investigation of elevated hepatobiliary enzymes. He presented with no symptoms besides intermittent fever of 38°C. He had an operative history of CABG using the RGEA.Diagnosis:Abdominal CT and esophagogastroduodenoscopy showed an ampullary tumor and biopsy specimen from the lesion revealed adenocarcinoma. CT angiography revealed the rGDA instead of a normal common HA.Intervention:We performed a safe PD, preserving the rGDA and the RGEA to maintain hepatic and cardiac perfusion.Outcomes:Owing to the presence of a refractory pancreatic fistula, the length-of-hospital stay was extended, and he was discharged on postoperative day 72 without vascular complications. At present, the patient is in good physical condition and does not present with cardiovascular complications as well as tumor recurrence at 6 months after surgery.Lessons:This is possibly the first case of a patient who underwent PD and has a proper HA following a GDA arising from a superior mesenteric artery (rGDA) and has a previous operative history of CABG using the gastroepiploic artery. The coexistence of the history of cardiovascular surgery made PD for this patient considerably more challenging.In the case of a rare anatomical anomaly, a coronary artery bypass via the RGEA should not be considered as an obstacle when R0 resection is achievable.     

Superior mesenteric arterial embolism: treatment by trans-catheter thrombo-aspiration

A 57-year-old woman with hypertension, mixed mitral valve disease, and atrial fibrillation was admitted to our hospital because of abdominal pain continuing for several hours. On the following day, colonoscopy was performed, and diffuse yellow-white pseudomembranous changes were seen in the right hemicolon, but there were no abnormal findings in the left hemicolon; 24 h after onset, a diagnosis of superior mesenteric arterial embolism was made on the computed tomography (CT) scan findings. Abdominal angiography was performed and showed complete occlusion of the superior mesenteric artery (SMA). Then conservative treatment, using per-catheteric thrombus aspiration, was done, followed by intraarterial injection of tissue type plasminogen activator. After the thrombo-aspiration, the filling deficit of the main artery had disappeared, and the branches on the right side were clearly delineated. After the treatment, the symptoms such as abdominal pain and diarrhea improved accordingly. She was discharged from the hospital 27 days later. Our case suggests that trans-catheter thrombo-aspiration is a possible alternative to open embolectomy for some cases of SMA embolism more than 10 h post-onset. Received: July 2, 2001 / Accepted: February 22, 2002 Reprint requests to: T. Nakamura     

Percutaneous endovascular treatment for isolated spontaneous superior mesenteric artery dissection: Report of two cases and literature review

Isolated spontaneous superior mesenteric artery (SMA) dissection is a rare and sporadically reported condition. Therapeutic options include medical treatment, surgery, and endovascular treatment. However, the optimal treatment strategy has still not been established. We herein present two patients with acute abdomen due to isolated spontaneous SMA dissection, in whom symptoms remained despite initial anticoagulation therapy. Percutaneous endovascular treatment with stenting of the dissected main trunk to achieve complete coverage of the entry site and balloon angioplasty for the distally involved side branches were performed successfully and resulted in complete resolution of the symptoms. According to our experience and previous case reports, early (within 1 week) elective percutaneous endovascular intervention with background anticoagulation therapy is a feasible and effective treatment strategy for symptomatic patients with isolated SMA dissection. © 2009 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.     

孤立性肠系膜上动脉夹层MSCTA诊断及转归

目的分析孤立性肠系膜上动脉夹层(ISMAD)多层螺旋CT血管造影(MSCTA)表现及转归。方法采用熊江的新ISMAD影像学分型方法,回顾性总结14例孤立性肠系膜上动脉夹层的CT资料。结果 14例患者中,Ⅰ型5例,Ⅱ型1例,Ⅲa型6例,Ⅳ型1例,Ⅴ型1例。保守治疗后随访复查4例,1例Ⅰ型真腔变通畅,1例Ⅰ型无变化,1例Ⅲa型假腔溃疡囊袋状扩大,1例Ⅲa型假腔范围扩大伴真腔进一步受压变窄。结论熊江的新影像学分型法对MSCTA诊断孤立性肠系膜上动脉夹层准确快捷有效,有利于评估孤立性肠系膜上动脉夹层动态变化和转归。     

孤立性肠系膜上动脉夹层的诊断与治疗(附3例报告)

孤立性肠系膜上动脉夹层是一种临床罕见的疾病,自1947年Bauertield首次报道该病以来,国内外仅报道百余例。随着人民生活水平的提高,健康意识的加强及医疗技术的发展,近几年来诊断该病的患者数量有上升趋势。我院自2008年以来,共收治孤立性肠系膜上动脉夹层患者3例,现通过对患者临床症状,体征及影像学检查进行回顾性研究,旨在达到尽早明确诊断、减少误诊、对患者进行有效治疗的目的。     

肠系膜上动脉瘤合并梗阻性黄疸1例报道并文献复习

肠系膜上动脉瘤压迫导致梗阻性黄疸的病例非常罕见,治疗方式以手术为主。现报道我院收治的1例患者的治疗经过,供临床参考。     

Superior mesenteric artery syndrome in a diabetic patient with acute weight loss

Superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome is an uncommon disease resulting compression of the third portion of the duodenum from the superior mesenteric artery. This disease shares many common manifestations with diabetic gastroparesis, including postprandial fullness, nausea, vomiting, and bloating. Therefore, it is often overlooked in diabetic patients. Here, we report a 41-year-old man with poorly controlled diabetic mellitus who developed SMA syndrome due to rapid weight loss. The diagnosis was confirmed by computed tomography and an upper gastrointestinal series. His condition improved after parenteral nutrient, strict sugar control, and gradual weight gain.     

Superior mesenteric artery syndrome following scoliosis surgery： Its risk indicators and treatment strategy

AIM: To investigate the risk indicators,pattern of clinical presentation and treatment strategy of superior mesenteric artery syndrome (SMAS) after scoliosis surgery. METHODS: From July 1997 to October 2003,640 patients with adolescent scoliosis who had undergone surgical treatment were evaluated prospectively,and among them seven patients suffered from SMAS after operation.Each patient was assigned a percentile for weight and a percentile for height.Values of the 5th, 10th,25th,50th,75th,and 95th percentiles were selected to divide the observations. The sagittal Cobb angle was used to quantify thoracic or thoracolumbar kyphosis.All the seven patients presented with nausea and intermittent vomiting about 5 d after operation. An upper gastrointestinal barium contrast study showed a straight-line cutoff at the third portion of the duodenum representing extrinsic compression by the superior mesenteric artery (SMA). RESULTS: The value of height in the seven patients with SMAS was above the mean of sex-and age-matched normal population, and the height percentile ranged from 5% to 50%. On the contrary, the value of weight was below the mean of normal population with the weight percentile ranging from 5% to 25%. Among the seven patients, four had a thoracic hyperkyphosis ranging from 55° to 88° (average 72°),two had a thoracolumbar kyphosis of 25° and 32° respectively.The seven patients were treated with fasting,antiemetic medication,and intravenous fluids infusion.Reduction or suspense of traction was adopted in three patients with SMAS during halo-femoral traction after anterior release of scoliosis.All the patients recovered completely with no sequelae. No one required operative intervention with a laparotomy. CONCLUSION: Height percentile<50%, weight percentile <25%, sagittal kyphosis, heavy and quick halo-femoral traction after spinal anterior release are the potential risk indicators for SMAS in patients undergoing correction surgery for adolescent scoliosis.     

Successful treatment of pseudoaneurysms of celiac and superior mesenteric arteries by combined endovascular and surgical approach

Pseudoaneurysm after pancreas resection poses serious complications, including rupture and hemorrhage. Here we report a case of delayed massive hemorrhage from celiac and superior mesenteric arteries, which was successfully treated with a combined endovascular and surgical approach. The patient was a 52-year-old man who presented with pseudoaneurysms of the celiac and superior mesenteric arteries after distal pancreatectomy. Following the detection of sentinel bleeding from the abdominal drain, emergency angiography of the celiac and superior mesenteric arteries revealed stenosis of the celiac artery and pseudoaneurysms in the superior mesenteric artery. We occluded these lesions with a platinum coil, using an interventional radiological technique combined with bypass grafting between the abdominal aorta and the SMA, using the saphenous vein. However, re-bleeding into the abdominal cavity occurred from the proximal SMA pseudoaneurysm. We inserted an endoluminal stent-graft into the abdominal aorta and completed bypass grafting between the aorta and bilateral renal arteries. The hemorrhage ceased and the postoperative course was uneventful. The patient was discharged 34 days after the treatment (149 days after the initial operation). In conclusion, this combined endovascular and surgical approach is feasible and seems appropriate for pseudoaneurysms arising from proximal sites in visceral arteries.     

Enteral versus parenteral nutrition following pancreaticoduodenectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis

BackgroundThe need for nutritional support following pancreaticoduodenectomy is well recognised due to the high prevalence of malnutrition, but the optimal delivery route is still debated. This meta-analysis evaluated postoperative outcomes in patients receiving enteral or parenteral nutrition.MethodsEMBASE, MEDLINE and Cochrane databases were searched to identify randomised controlled trials comparing enteral and parenteral nutrition in patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy. The primary outcome measure was delayed gastric emptying (DGE). Secondary outcome measures included length of hospital stay (LOS); postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF); post-pancreaticoduodenectomy haemorrhage (PPH); and infective complications (IC).ResultsFive randomised controlled trials met inclusion criteria and reported on 690 patients (enteral nutrition n = 383; and parenteral nutrition n = 307). Median age was 61.5 years (interquartile range 60.1–63.6). The pooled relative risk (RR) of the primary outcome, DGE, was 0.97 (95% confidence interval (CI) 0.52–1.81, p = 0.93). There were no statistically significant difference in the secondary outcome measures of POPF (RR 1.07, 95% CI 0.42–2.76, p = 0.88); PPH (RR 0.67, 95% CI 0.31–1.48, p = 0.33) and infectious complications (RR 0.76, 95% CI 0.50–1.17, p = 0.22). However, LOS favoured enteral nutrition, weighted mean difference ?1.63 days (95% CI -2.80, ?0.46, p = 0.006).ConclusionsEN is associated with a significantly shorter LOS compared to PN in patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy.     

Ultrasound imaging in diagnosis of superior mesenteric artery syndrome

OBJECTIVES: We screened a cohort of subjects affected by various degree of dyspepsia to reveal if they presented a reduction of the aorto-mesenteric angle and to diagnose suspected cases of superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome. DESIGN: Controlled, prospective, study. SETTING: Subjects were studied as outpatients. SUBJECTS: The study investigated a total of 3622 subjects referred to our department by their general practitioners for dyspepsia and/or abdominal pain. Interventions. Abdominal ultrasonography with power colour Doppler, gastroduodenoscopy, hypotonic duodenography, contrast-enhanced spiral computerized tomography were performed. MAIN OUTCOME MEASUREMENT AND RESULTS: Color Doppler revealed a significant reduction of the SMA angle in 29 of 950 subjects; gastroscopy showed duodenal compressive pulsation in 14 of 29 patients and X-ray revealed compression of the third segment of the duodenum in 28 of 29 patients. CT confirmed the presence of a reduced angle and various degrees of duodenal compression in all patients. Ultrasonography and CT examinations gave overlapping results (P > 0.05) in diagnosing pathological aorto-mesenteric angle. CONCLUSION: The authors believe that the incidence of reduced aorto-mesenteric angle and SMA syndrome might be underrated. Ultrasound power colour Doppler imaging is useful in epidemiological screening of reduced aorto-mesenteric angle to diagnose suspected cases of SMA syndrome.     

孤立性腹腔干与肠系膜上动脉夹层二例并文献复习

目的 探讨孤立性腹腔干及肠系膜上动脉(SMA)夹层的诊断及治疗方法.方法 收集中山大学附属第三医院收治的2例孤立性腹腔干并SMA夹层的临床资料,并结合文献报道的119例病例,对孤立性内脏动脉夹层(IDVA)的诊断及治疗方法进行分析总结.结果 119例IDVA中69例存在相关症状,全部病例均由增强CT或MRI检查确诊.发现IDVA后,采取外科治疗8例,支架置入术5例,保守治疗106例,均取得满意疗效.本组2例患者亦由CT检查发现,并经血管造影证实,1例行降压、抗凝治疗,1例行支架置入术,随访中均无不适.结论 腹腔增强CT或MRI检查是诊断IDVA的主要方法.大部分IDVA可选择保守治疗,但需密切CT随访病变情况;对于动脉破裂、管腔阻塞及保守治疗中夹层进展者,需行腔内介入治疗或外科手术治疗.

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Objective To investigate the diagnosis and treatment of isolated celiac artery (CA) dissection and superior mesenteric artery (SMA) dissection.MethodsIntegrating clinical data of 119 cases with isolated dissection of the visceral arteries ( IDVA ) reported in literature and 2 patients with spontaneous isolated dissections of both CA and SMA treated in the Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University,the diagnosis and treatment of IDVA were analyzed retrospectively.Results Among 119 cases reported in the literature,69 cases were symptomatic.All of the cases were diagnosed by contrast-enhanced abdominal CT or MRI.After IDVA was discovered,surgical treatment and endovascular stent placement was performed in 8 and 5 patients respectively,although the remaining 106 patients were managed conservatively with good results.In our 2 cases,the diagnosis of CA and SMA dissection was established by contrastenhanced CT and confirmed by conventional angiograghy.One patient was treated with anticoagulation and antihypertension,and the other patient was treated with endovascular stenting.Both of the patients didn't have discomfort during the follow-up period of 12 and 3 months respectively.ConclusionsContrastenhanced abdominal CT is the main tool for detection of IDVA.Most of the patients with IDVA can be managed conservatively,but close surveillance with imaging studies is necessary for early recognition of dissection progression.Patients with persistent or relapsed symptoms,and dissection progression,should undergo surgical or endovascular treatment.     

原发性孤立肠系膜上动脉夹层多排螺旋CT血管造影18例影像学表现

目的：分析原发性孤立肠系膜上动脉夹层（spontaneous isolated superior mesenteric artery dissection,SISMAD）多排螺旋CT（Multislicespiral Computed Tomography,MSCT）血管造影的影像学表现。方法：回顾性分析2009年10月至2012年10月间,18例SISMAD的MSCT血管造影的影像资料。分析SISMAD形态特征,包括夹层位置、管腔的扩张,血栓的存在与否,并根据Ichiro Sakamoto的标准进行分型。结果：夹层距肠系膜上动脉（SMA）开口的平均距离约为为（2.74±1.21）cm;管腔增宽6例（33%）,合并血栓存在11例（61%）。18例患者中Ⅰ型5例、Ⅱ型4例、Ⅲ型3例及Ⅳ型6例。结论：MSCT血管造影能提供SISMAD的详细影像信息,是诊断SISMAD首选检查手段。     

Transparent cap colonoscopy versus standard colonoscopy: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Due to the increasing demand for colonoscopy, devices to advance examination techniques are highly sought after. Several studies have examined the use of a transparent cap attached to the tip of the colonoscope, but the data are inconsistent. The aim of our study was to establish whether transparent cap colonoscopy is beneficial in the improvement of caecal intubation rate, time and polyp detection. We undertook a systematic review and meta-analysis in the form of a Cochrane review to evaluate these outcomes. We included fourteen randomised controlled trials that have been published to date. Transparent cap colonoscopy demonstrates a significant reduction in caecal intubation time, by an average of 48 s, when compared to standard colonoscopy. There was no significant difference in caecal intubation rate or polyp detection between the two groups. Despite a significant difference in caecal intubation time, the clinical significance of the transparent cap remains to be seen. We believe further research is needed to investigate this adjunct.     

Three-dimensional studies on the structure of the tissue surrounding the superior mesenteric artery

The anatomy and topography of tissue surrounding the superior mesenteric artery were examined histopathologically, and the structure surrounding the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) was reconstructed with data from histologic examination and three-dimensional analyses. Specimens were obtained from three autopsy cases without abnormalities, two surgically resected cases of cancer of the pancreatic head, and one autopsy case of cancer of the pancreatic head. The endothelium or basal membrane of blood and lymph vessels were identified immunohistochemically, and the distribution of lymph nodes, blood vessels, lymph vessels, and collagen fibers was determined. The superior mesenteric plexus was found to be a relatively dense structure with a thickness of about 2 mm, composed of collagen fibers and connective tissue, which concentrically enveloped the small arteries, the superior mesenteric artery, nerve bundles, and capillaries. Lymph vessels larger than a few micrometers in diameter were often found outside of the plexus, and this plexus contained no lymph nodes in any sections. The three-dimensional study of the modes of spread along the superior mesenteric artery of pancreatic cancer revealed two types of spread: the tumor extends mainly by neural invasion, and the tumor extends mainly by lymph node metastases. These morphologic features suggest that lymphatic flow in the vicinity of the superior mesenteric artery passes primarily outside of the plexus, and complete excision of lymph nodes close to the superior mesenteric artery with preservation of the superior mesenteric plexus is feasible if there is no neural invasion into retropancreatic tissues.