Laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy after endovascular repair for abdominal aortic aneurysm

INTRODUCTIONMost gastroenterological surgeries, even pancreatic surgery, can now be performed laparoscopically. However, the management of concomitant abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) and intra-abdominal malignancy is controversial. The performance of endovascular repair (EVAR) for AAA has been increasing; however, there is no report of laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy after EVAR.PRESENTATION OF CASEA pancreatic tumor was detected during follow-up after EVAR for AAA. The enlarging tumor was diagnosed as an intraductal papillary mucinous tumor with a nodule. Laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy was safely performed. After laparoscopic dissection around the pancreas head, an additional incision was made in the upper abdomen, and pancreatic reconstruction was performed through the incision. In spite of grade B pancreatic fistulae, the patient recovered with medical therapy. The pathological diagnosis was intraductal papillary mucinous adenoma with small foci of carcinoma in situ. The patient has been well with neither recurrence of the tumor nor any cardiovascular events for 18 months.DISCUSSIONThe management of concomitant malignancy and AAA is challenging, especially in patients with a pancreatic tumor. The reasons for the rarity of treatment include prognosis, anatomical vicinity, and postoperative complications. EVAR reduces retroperitoneal adhesions. A laparoscopic approach provides a small operative field and decreases mutual interference with AAA. Moreover, reconstruction is performed through an upper abdominal incision apart from the AAA. Hand-sewing provides more reliable stability of the anastomosis.CONCLUSIONThe increasing frequency of performance of EVAR for AAA and subsequent computed tomography may help to detect malignancy. Laparoscopic surgery appears to be a valid approach to malignancy after EVAR.     

以胃黏膜相对完整为特征的胃黏液腺癌影像及临床表现

目的 总结以胃黏膜相对完整为特征的胃黏液腺癌影像及临床表现,以提高临床认识.方法 收集40例经手术病理证实的胃黏液腺癌临床及影像学资料作为观察组,另随机抽取40例同期诊断为胃非黏液腺癌的病例作为对照组,分析对比2组患者影像学及临床特征.结果 本组病例胃黏液与非黏液腺癌均好发于老年男性,胃窦部最常见,TNM分期以Ⅲ～Ⅳ期为主,2组患者在好发年龄、发病部位、性别比及TNM分期方面无统计学差异(P＞0.05);Borrmann分型胃黏液腺癌以弥漫浸润为主,非黏液腺癌以局限溃疡为主,2组患者在Borrmann分型方面有统计学差异(P＜0.05);40例胃黏液腺癌胃黏膜完整率为95.0％(38/40),非黏液腺癌胃黏膜完整率为30.0％(12/40);胃黏液腺癌多以分层强化,强化曲线以缓升平衡型为主,2组患者在强化方式上有统计学差异(P＜0.05).结论 胃黏液腺癌常常向深层及周围浸润生长,其一般临床病理资料与胃非黏液腺癌差别不大;当胃窦部肿块呈现分层、延迟强化,而胃黏膜又相对完整时,常提示胃黏液腺癌诊断.     

Cystic neoplasms of the pancreas

As the use of cross-sectional imaging has become more frequent, there has been an increase in the diagnosis of cystic neoplasms and small non-functioning neuroendocrine neoplasms within the pancreas. Investigation and follow-up of cystic lesions of the pancreas requires a multimodal approach, of which endoscopic ultrasound with biopsy is becoming an increasingly important component. The main premalignant cystic neoplasms of the pancreas are mucinous-type tumours, intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) and mucinous cystic neoplasm (MCN). Main-duct IPMN should be resected due to the high incidence of underlying malignancy; however, a selective approach to intervention for side-branch IPMN should be taken (dependent on the presence of symptoms, tumour markers and tumour characteristics). Pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms (PanNENs) can also present as cystic lesions in approximately 18% of cases. Biochemically confirmed functional PanNEN and non-secreting PanNENs larger than 2 cm in size should be evaluated for surgery.     

组织病理学分型在胰腺导管内乳头状黏液性肿瘤中的临床意义

胰腺导管内乳头状黏液性肿瘤(IPMN)是一类少见的胰腺囊性肿瘤,以胰腺导管上皮细胞乳头状异常增生合并大量黏液产生为特点。IPMN根据累及胰管不同,可以分为主胰管型、分支胰管型及混合型,病理学上表现为腺瘤至浸润癌多种类型。根据细胞形态及表达黏蛋白不同,可以分为胃型、肠型、胰胆管型及嗜酸细胞型。笔者结合既往文献及团队实践经验,分析组织病理学分型在胰腺IPMN中的临床意义,旨在提高外科医师对胰腺IPMN不同组织病理学类型的认识。     

Outcome after resection for invasive intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasia is similar to conventional pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma

Background/objectivesResections for intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) have increased last decades. Overall survival (OS) for conventional pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is well known but OS for invasive IPMN (inv-IPMN) is not as conclusive. This study aims to elucidate potential differences in clinicopathology and OS between these tumor types and to investigate if the raised number of resections have affected outcome.MethodsConsecutive patients ≥18 years of age resected for inv-IPMN and PDAC at Karolinska University Hospital between 2009 and 2018 were included. Clinicopathological variables were analyzed in multivariable regression models. Outcome was assessed calculating two-year OS, estimating OS using the Kaplan-Meier model and comparing survival functions with log-rank test.Results513 patients were included, 122 with inv-IPMN and 391 with PDAC. During the study period both the proportion resected inv-IPMN and two-year OS, irrespective of tumor type, increased (2.5%–45%; p < 0.001 and 44%–57%; p = 0.005 respectively). In Kaplan-Meier survival analysis inv-IPMN had more favorable median OS (mOS) compared to PDAC (33.6 months vs 19.3 months, p = 0.001). However, in multivariable Cox Regression analysis, tumor type was not a predictor for death, but so were resection period, tumor subtype and N-stage (all p < 0.001).ConclusionIn this large single center observational cohort study, inv-IPMN seemed to have favorable survival outcome compared to PDAC, but after adjusting for predictors for death this benefit vanished. The combination of a pronounced increase in resected inv-IPMN and a concurrent hazard abatement for death within 2 years during the study period proved to be a principal factor.     

Age and cystic size are associated with clinical impact of endoscopic ultrasonography-guided fine-needle aspiration on the management of pancreatic cystic neoplasms

Objectives: The clinical impact of endoscopic ultrasonography-guided fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) in managing pancreatic cystic neoplasms (PCNs) remains controversial. The aim of this study was to identify which patients with PCNs would benefit from EUS-FNA.

Methods: A retrospective study was performed on patients with PCNs who underwent EUS-FNA between January 2009 and June 2018. A discordant or a consistent diagnosis after EUS-FNA was analyzed and was correlated with the clinical demographic data and cystic features. Predictors of the change in the diagnosis after EUS-FNA were analyzed.

Results: One hundred eighty-eight cases of PCNs were analyzed. EUS-FNA changed the diagnosis in 45.7% of all patients with PCNs and 54.5% patients with presumed branch ductal type intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (BD-IPMN) and impacted the recommendation in 35.6% of patients with PCNs and 50.5% patients with BD-IPMN. Patients with a discordant diagnosis after EUS-FNA were younger in age (54.8?±?12.6 vs. 61.2?±?14.2; p=.037) and had a cyst size larger than 3?cm than patients with a consistent diagnosis after EUS-FNA. The only worrisome feature (WF) that differed between patients with a discordant and a consistent diagnosis after EUS-FNA was the main pancreatic duct (MPD) between 5 and 9?mm (p=.013). In multivariate analysis, a cyst size >3?cm and age were independent predictors of diagnostic changes after EUS-FNA (OR: 5.33, 95% CI: 1.79–15.88, p?=?.003; OR: 0.96, 95% CI: 0.93–0.99, p = .031).

Conclusions: EUS-FNA made a significant change in the management of nearly half of the patients with PCNs, especially in younger patients and in patients with a cyst size larger than 3?cm.     

Institutional indications for islet transplantation after total pancreatectomy

Background/Purpose

This study was designed to establish institutional indications for pancreatic islet transplantation by examining patients with total pancreatectomy as candidates for islet allotransplantation.

Methods

In 12 patients who underwent total pancreatectomy, we compared pre-and postoperative plasma glucose level, body mass index, HbA1c, and daily insulin use; we examined candidacy for islet allotransplantation based on the guidelines of Japan’s islet transplantation registry.

Results

Eight of the 12 patients with total pancreatectomy were operated for intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm. At our institution, the 5-year survival of patients with intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm was far better (76.3%) than that of patients with pancreatic cancer. Postoperatively, plasma glucose level, HbA1c, and daily insulin use were increased in all patients with total pancreatectomy. Of the 12 patients treated with total pancreatectomy, 4 (intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm, n = 2; islet cell tumor, n = 1; and acute pancreatitis due to arteriovenous malformation, n = 1) showed deteriorated diabetic control and therefore were considered to be candidates for islet allotransplantation according to the guidelines.

Conclusions

Islet allotransplantation could be indicated for patients with favorable postoperative survival who have had a total pancreatectomy for either benign or neoplastic disease.     

全覆膜金属支架在无法行外科手术的胰腺导管内乳头状黏液性肿瘤患者中的应用

目的 探讨全覆膜金属支架在治疗无法行外科手术的胰腺导管内乳头状黏液性肿瘤（IPMN）患者中的应用价值。方法 回顾性分析2015年12月-2020年6月在江苏省苏北人民医院内镜诊治中心行内镜逆行胰胆管造影术（ERCP）,在胰管留置全覆膜金属支架的9例IPMN患者的临床资料。结果 9例患者均行ERCP,术中见乳头呈鱼嘴样开口,插管后均可见胶冻状液体流出,造影见主胰管局部或弥漫扩张,分枝胰管呈囊状扩张,5例置入10 mm×80 mm、4例置入10 mm×60 mm全覆膜金属支架,2例术中同时置入胆道支架。术后患者腹痛和恶心呕吐等症状明显缓解,2例术后出现高淀粉酶血症,给予对症治疗后缓解,无胰腺炎、胆管炎、出血和穿孔等并发症发生。术后随访12～24个月,无腹痛和复发,无支架移位,合并糖尿病患者血糖控制稳定,无新发糖尿病,1例随访至16个月时,支架堵塞,行胰管清理及支架更换。出院当天生活质量卡氏评分为（96.67±3.54）分,较术前的（82.78±3.63）分明显提高,两者比较,差异有统计学意义（P <0.05）,术后3和6个月生活质量卡氏评分为（94.82±3.87）和（91.33±2...