自膨式金属支架治疗远端胆管恶性狭窄优于塑料支架

【据Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology 2020年12月报道】题:自膨式金属支架治疗远端胆管恶性狭窄优于塑料支架(作者Jang S等)经内镜逆行胰胆管造影(ERCP)引导下放置支架治疗胆管恶性狭窄是非常有效的。来自克利夫兰诊所的Jang等进行了一项队列研究,比较了塑料支架(PS)和自膨式金属支架(SEMS)的疗效及不良结局。     

Metallic stents are more efficacious than plastic stents in unresectable malignant hilar biliary strictures: a randomized controlled trial

Background

Endoscopic biliary stenting is a well-established palliative treatment for unresectable malignant biliary strictures, for which plastic tube stents (PSs) and self-expandable metallic stents (SEMSs) are most commonly used. The efficacy of these stents has been extensively described in distal biliary strictures, but not in hilar biliary strictures. The present study aimed to compare the efficacy of PSs and SEMSs for unresectable malignant hilar biliary strictures.

Methods

From June 2004 to November 2008, 60 patients were enrolled and prospectively randomized into the PS or SEMS group.

Results

The 6-month patency rate was significantly higher in the SEMS group than in the PS group (81 vs. 20%; p = 0.0012). Kaplan–Meier analysis showed significantly longer patency in the SEMS group than in the PS group (p = 0.0002); the 50% patency period was 359 days in the SEMS group and 112 days in the PS group. There was no significant difference in the overall survival period between the PS and SEMS groups (p = 0.2834). The mean number of reinterventions for stent failures was significantly lower in the SEMS group (0.63 times/patient) than in the PS group (1.80 times/patient) (p = 0.0008). The overall total cost for the treatment was significantly lower in the SEMS group than in the PS group (p = 0.0222).

Conclusions

SEMSs were associated with a longer patency than PSs in patients with unresectable hilar biliary stricture. SEMSs were also more advantageous in reducing the number of reintervention sessions and the overall treatment cost.     

Self-expanding plastic stents for inoperable malignant strictures of the cervical esophagus

Dysphagia and respiratory complications are the major problems in patients suffering from malignant strictures of the cervical esophagus. In inoperable cases, interventional palliation is the cornerstone of treatment. The aim of this study was to evaluate the use of self-expanding plastic stents (SEPS) in this group of patients. In a retrospective study, 23 patients suffering from various malignant obstructive diseases of the cervical esophagus, including squamous cell carcinoma ( n = 10), laryngeal cancer ( n = 7), lung cancer with esophageal invasion ( n = 5), and metastatic breast cancer ( n = 1), underwent SEPS placement, under endoscopic and fluoroscopic guidance. Tracheoesophageal fistula was documented in five patients. Technical success rate, improvement of dysphagia grade, and stent-related complications were evaluated after stent placement. Stent insertion was successfully achieved in all cases, namely in 20 patients at the first stent placement attempt and in three patients after a second attempt. Dysphagia grade was notably improved after 24 h. In two cases, major complications occurred. These were successfully treated without the need of stent extraction. Barium swallowing studies demonstrated complete sealing of all fistulas. Foreign-body sensation that gradually disappeared within the first week after stent placement was observed in eight patients. Recurrence of dysphagia occurred in three patients, due to hyperplastic tissue proliferation ( n = 2) and tumor overgrowth ( n = 1). Late migration of the stent was detected in one case after 67 days. SEPS placement is an effective and safe palliative treatment for malignant strictures of the cervical esophagus. Main advantages include easy retrievability and reduced rates of reinterventions.     

Evaluation of new plastic stents for malignant biliary obstruction

Background: A new plastic stent was designed for endoscopic biliary stenting to achieve a long and effective drainage period. Method: The Double layer stent is composed of Teflon as the inner layer and nylon as the outer layer divided with metallic mesh. This structure gives the stent several side‐flaps without side‐holes. Double layer stents were applied in 24 patients with inoperable malignant biliary obstruction. Results: The Double layer stents were successfully placed in all cases, and the effective drainage rate of these stents was 96%. The mean patency period evaluated by the Kaplan–Meier method without ineffective cases was 207 days, which was longer than the ordinary plastic stent of the same diameter. Concerning the complications related to inserting, we experienced dislocation was experienced in three patients. Conclusions: The authors regard this new device as an useful stent, which users can expect long patency period, easy exchange management, and reduced cost for the patients with inoperable obstruction in the biliary tract.     

使用增剪侧孔的PTCD引流管治疗高位胆道梗阻

目的探讨使用增剪侧孔的PTCD引流管治疗高位胆道梗阻的方法与疗效。方法 36例高位恶性梗阻性黄疸患者,其中肝门部胆管癌32例,肝转移癌4例。经皮穿刺一侧肝内胆管,增剪侧孔的PTCD外引流管通过闭塞段,猪尾型头端置于接近闭塞部的肝总管或胆总管,侧孔位于梗阻近段,实现全肝（Bismuth-CorletteⅠ、Ⅱ型梗阻）或一侧肝脏（Ⅲ、Ⅳ型梗阻）无肠液返流的内外引流。Ⅳ型梗阻病变累及肝段胆管时,引流管侧孔置于穿刺道所在肝管,头端通过闭塞段置于另一闭塞的肝段肝管,增强引流效果。结果 31例成功施行跨越闭塞段后置管,完成内外引流27例和多闭塞段的单引流管外引流4例,技术成功率86%。5例因导丝未能通过闭塞段,用常规方法行一侧肝叶或肝段胆管外引流。术后1周左右总胆红素平均值由术前（189±53）μmol/L降至（135±34）μmol/L,平均下降幅度（33±13）%;临床症状改善。结论应用增剪侧孔的引流管治疗高位胆道梗阻灵活、方便,近期疗效肯定,可选择做为临床常用方法。     

Risk factors for proximal migration of biliary tube stents

AIM: To analyze the risk factors for biliary stent migration in patients with benign and malignant strictures. METHODS: Endoscopic stent placement was performed in 396 patients with bile duct stenosis, at our institution, between June 2003 and March 2009. The indications for bile duct stent implantation included common bile duct stone in 190 patients, malignant lesions in 112, chronic pancreatitis in 62, autoimmune pancreatitis in 14, trauma in eight, surgical complications in six, and primary sclerosing cholangitis(PSC) in four. We retrospectively examined the frequency of stent migration, and analyzed the patient factors(disease, whether endoscopic sphincterotomy was performed, location of bile duct stenosis and diameter of the bile duct) and stent characteristics(duration of stent placement, stent type, diameter and length). Moreover, we investigated retrieval methods for migrated stents and their associated success rates. RESULTS: The frequency of tube stent migration inthe total patient population was 3.5%. The cases in which tube stent migration occurred included those with common bile duct stones(3/190; 1.6%), malignant lesions(2/112; 1.8%), chronic pancreatitis(4/62; 6.5%), autoimmune pancreatitis(2/14; 14.3%), trauma(1/8; 12.5%), surgical complications(2/6; 33.3%), and PSC(0/4; 0%). The potential risk factors for migration included bile duct stenosis secondary to benign disease such as chronic pancreatitis and autoimmune pancreatitis(P = 0.030); stenosis of the lower bile duct(P = 0.031); bile duct diameter > 10 mm(P = 0.023); duration of stent placement > 1 mo(P = 0.007); use of straight-type stents(P < 0.001); and 10-Fr sized stents(P < 0.001). Retrieval of the migrated stents was successful in all cases. The grasping technique, using a basket or snare, was effective for pig-tailed or thin and straight stents, whereas the guidewire cannulation technique was effective for thick and straight stents. CONCLUSION: Migration of tube stents within the bile duct is rare but possible, and it is important to determine the risk factors involved in stent migration.     

Uncovered Hanaro Versus Luminex metal stents for palliation of malignant biliary strictures

BACKGROUND: Endoscopic stent insertion is the optimum method of palliation for malignant biliary obstruction. Various types of self-expanding metal stents have been introduced in the market. Whether one type of stents is superior to the others in terms of stent patency remains undefined. GOALS: This randomized trial compared 2 uncovered metal stents with similar technical characteristics, but significant cost difference, in the palliation of inoperable malignant biliary strictures. STUDY: Ninety-two patients with inoperable biliary obstruction were randomized to receive either a 10-mm diameter Hanaro or Luminex uncovered metal stent. The duration of stent patency, the overall patient survival, the mechanism of stent occlusion, and the adverse events were analyzed. RESULTS: Eighty-nine patients were included in the analysis; 44 received Hanaro stents and 45 Luminex stents. The overall median patency rates between the 2 stents did not differ (328 d for the Hanaro vs. 289 d for the Luminex stent; P=0.815). Similarly, no difference was found between the overall median survival rates by the 2 stents (347 d for the Hanaro vs. 307 d for the Luminex stent; P=0.654). Two major procedure-related complications occurred, perforation (Hanaro stent) and proximal stent migration (Luminex stent). Stent occlusion requiring reintervention occurred in 25 patients (11 with the Hanaro vs. 14 with the Luminex stent; P=0.521). CONCLUSIONS: The 2 uncovered metal stents are comparable in terms of placement, occlusion rates, overall stent patency, and patient survival; Hanaro stent insertion, however, seems to be a cost-saving strategy at least in Greece.     

Fully covered self-expandable metal stents for treatment of malignant and benign biliary strictures

AIM:To present a series of covered self-expandable metal stents(CSEMS) placed for different indications and to evaluate the effectiveness,complications and extractability of these devices.METHODS:We therefore retrospectively reviewed the courses of patients who received CSEMS due to malignant as well as benign biliary strictures and postsphincterotomy bleeding in our endoscopic unit between January 2010 and October 2011.RESULTS:Twenty-six patients received 28 stents due to different indications(20 stents due to malignant biliary strictures,six stents due to benign biliary strictures and two stents due to post-sphincterotomy bleeding).Biliary obstruction was relieved in all cases,regardless of the underlying cause.Hemostasis could be achieved in the two patients who received the stents for this purpose.Complications occurred in five patients(18%).Two patients(7%) developed cholecystitis,stents dislocated/migrated in other two patients(7%),and in one patient(3.6%) stent occlusion was documented during the study period.Seven stents were extracted endoscopically.Removal of stents was easily possible in all cases in which it was desired using standard forceps.Twelve patients underwent surgery with pylorus preserving duodenopancreatectomy.In all patients stents could be removed during the operation without difficulties.CONCLUSION:Despite the higher costs of these devices,fully covered self-expanding metal stents may be suitable to relief biliary obstruction due to bile duct stenosis,regardless of the underlying cause.CSEMS may also represent an effective treatment strategy of severe post-sphincterotomy bleeding,not controlled by other measures.     

Influence of cholangitis after preoperative endoscopic biliary drainage on postoperative pancreatic fistula in patients with middle and lower malignant biliary strictures

Background and Aim

Preoperative cholangitis after preoperative drainage has been reported to increase postoperative complications, particularly pancreatic fistula. We therefore examined the effects of cholangitis after preoperative endoscopic biliary drainage (EBD) on postoperative pancreatic fistula in patients with middle and lower malignant biliary strictures.

Methods

The study group comprised 102 patients who underwent EBD among patients who underwent surgery.

Results

Of the 102 patients, 33 (32%) had postoperative pancreatic fistulas, and 56 (55%) had preoperative cholangitis after preoperative drainage. Analysis of risk factors for preoperative cholangitis showed that a total bilirubin level of 2.9 mg/dL or higher (hazard ratio [HR], 2.95; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.223–7.130; P = 0.016) and a surgical waiting time of 29 days or longer (HR, 4.23; 95% CI, 1.681–10.637; P = 0.02) were independent risk factors for cholangitis. Patients with preoperative cholangitis had a significantly higher incidence of pancreatic fistula than did patients without preoperative cholangitis (78.8 vs 21.2%; P = 0.001). Patients with biliary cancer had a significantly higher incidence of pancreatic fistula than did those with pancreatic cancer (72.7 vs 27.2%; P = 0.005). Multivariate analysis showed that preoperative cholangitis (HR, 4.8; 95% CI, 1.785–12.992; P = 0.001) and biliary cancer (HR, 3.5; 95% CI, 1.335–8.942; P = 0.006) were significant independent risk factors for postoperative pancreatic fistula.

Conclusion

Prevention of preoperative cholangitis, a risk factor for postoperative pancreatic fistula, is likely to decrease the incidence of postoperative pancreatic fistula.     

Endoscopic stenting for biliary strictures.

A consensus is growing among units that have an experience in both endoscopic and percutaneous stenting techniques that the endoscopic approach of malignant biliary strictures is more comfortable for the patient and provides less complications. This article describes endoscopic biliary drainage in different malignant stenosis of the bile ducts and delineates the respective indications of percutaneous and endoscopic techniques together with the possible combination of these two methods in selected cases. It also tackles the question of the medical surgical approach of the patients, which might, thanks to a better selection, reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with surgery. The indications of biliary stenting in benign strictures, namely post operative or chronic pancreatitis associated biliary stenoses, are also discussed. Recently, new materials became available for endoscopic and percutaneous biliary drainage, and particularly metallic self expanding stents which might provide a better palliation among these patients. If these stents fulfill their promise on longer follow-up, they may replace the conventional stenting devices.     

Plastic or metal stents for benign extrahepatic biliary strictures: a systematic review

Background  

Benign biliary strictures may be a consequence of surgical procedures, chronic pancreatitis or iatrogenic injuries to the ampulla. Stents are increasingly being used for this indication, however it is not completely clear which stent type should be preferred.     

A comparison of Ultraflex Diamond stents and Wallstents for palliation of distal malignant biliary strictures

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to compare the effectiveness of the Ultraflex Diamond stent and the Wallstent for the drainage of distal malignant biliary strictures. METHODS: The results obtained in 23 consecutive patients in whom the insertion of a Ultraflex Diamond stent had been attempted were compared with those obtained in 23 patients matched for age, gender, serum bilirubin, and diagnosis who had been treated with Wallstents. RESULTS: Biliary drainage was obtained in 100% of cases. More than one stent was required in 4% and 12% of patients treated with Ultraflex Diamond stents and Wallstents, respectively (p > 0.05). The first stent inserted did not provide adequate biliary drainage in four patients, because of the impaction of the proximal end of Wallstents into the bile duct wall (n = 2) and obstruction of the stent lumen by tumor tissue (one in each group). Procedure-related morbidity and mortality were 4%. Patients were followed-up for a mean of 228 days (range, 1 to 1262 days). During follow-up, bile duct obstruction relapsed in 5/22 and 6/21 patients treated with Ultraflex Diamond stents and Wallstents, respectively. Life table analysis of bile duct patency was similar with both stent models. CONCLUSIONS: Ultraflex Diamond stents are easy to insert and provide a high success rate of biliary drainage with minimal complication. Although long-term patency rates obtained with this stent were similar to those observed with Wallstents, no firm conclusion can be drawn in this regard due to the relatively small number of patients studied.     

Use of a temporary plastic stent to facilitate the placement of multiple self-expanding metal stents in malignant biliary hilar strictures

BACKGROUND: Although endoscopic palliation of malignant biliary hilar obstruction is preferable to surgery or percutaneous drainage, it remains technically challenging. This is especially true when multiple self-expanding metal stents (SEMS) are placed, because difficulty is commonly encountered in passing the second SEMS at the level of the previously deployed initial stent. We have devised a method of deploying multiple metal stents by using a temporary plastic stent, which makes deployment of the second stent much easier. METHODS: After guidewire placement, a plastic stent is deployed in a subhilar position. The initial SEMS is deployed, with the plastic stent maintaining a passage for the second SEMS. After the second SEMS is deployed, the plastic stent is retrieved. OBSERVATIONS: This technique has been used successfully in 7/8 patients, all of whom presented with symptomatic jaundice secondary to malignant hilar obstruction of various etiologies (cholangiocarcinoma, n=4; metastatic disease, n=3; and hepatocellular carcinoma, n=1). Drainage was successful in all cases, with significant improvement in symptoms and cholestasis. CONCLUSIONS: This simple technique lessens the technical difficulty of placing bilateral hilar SEMS.