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P Burdiles

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PubMed2006

Open transthoracic or transhiatal esophagectomy versus minimally invasive esophagectomy in terms of morbidity, mortality and survival.

BACKGROUND: Surgical treatment of esophageal cancer is associated with a high rate of morbidity and mortality even in specialized centers. Minimally invasive surgery has been proposed to decrease these complications. METHODS: The authors present their results regarding postoperative complications and the survival rate at 3 years, comparing the classic open procedures (transthoracic or transhiatal esophagectomy) with minimally invasive surgery. Surgical procedures were performed according to procedures published elsewhere. RESULTS: The study enrolled 166 patients who underwent surgery between 1990 and 2003. Open transthoracic surgery was performed for 60 patients. In this group of patients, postoperative mortality was observed in 11% of the cases. Major, minor, and late complications were observed in 61.6% of the patients, and the 3-year survival rate was 30% for this group. Open transhiatal surgery was performed for 59 patients. The morbidity, mortality, and 3-year rate were almost the same as for the transthoracic surgery group. For the 47 patients submitted to minimally invasive procedures (thoracoscopic and laparoscopic), the complications and mortality rates were significantly reduced (38.2% and 6.4%, respectively). For the patients submitted to minimally invasive surgery, the 3-year survival rate was 45.4%. It is important to clarify that the patients submitted to minimally invasive surgery manifested early stages of the diseases, and that this the reason why the morbimortality and survival rates were better. CONCLUSIONS: The transthoracic and transhiatal open approaches have similar early and late results. Minimally invasive surgery is an option for patients with esophageal carcinoma, with reported results similar to those for open surgery. This approach is indicated mainly for selected patients with early stages of the disease.

Adenocarcinoma↗

PubMed2004

Histological inflammatory changes after surgery at the epithelium of the distal esophagus in patients with Barrett's esophagus: a comparison of two surgical procedures.

There are many reports concerning the surgical treatment of patients with Barrett's esophagus, but very few focus on histological changes of inflammatory cells in squamous and columnar epithelium before and late after classic antireflux or acid suppression-duodenal diversion surgery. We evaluate the impact of these procedures in the presence of intestinal metaplasia, dysplasia and Helicobacter pylori in the columnar epithelium. Two groups of patients were studied, 37 subjected to classic antireflux and 96 to acid suppression-duodenal diversion operations. They were subjected to endoscopic and histological studies before and at 1, 3 and more than 5 years after surgery. Manometric evaluations and 24 h pH monitoring were performed before and at 1 year after surgery. The presence of inflammatory cells at both the squamous and columnar epithelium was significantly higher at the late follow up in patients subjected to classic antireflux surgery compared with patients subjected to acid suppression-duodenal diversion operations (P < 0.02 and P < 0.001, respectively). Intestinal metaplasia, present in 100% of patients before surgery, had decreased significantly at 3 years after surgery in patients subjected to acid suppression-duodenal diversion operations compared with classic antireflux procedures, 75% versus 53%, respectively (P < 0.001). The presence of Helicobacter pylori did not vary before or after surgery in either group. In conclusion, acid suppression-duodenal diversion operations are followed by a decreased presence of inflammatory cells in both squamous and columnar epithelium compared with classic antireflux surgery in patients with Barrett's esophagus. Intestinal metaplasia and dysplasia and inflammation findings were also less common after acid suppression-duodenal diversion operation.

Anastomosis, Roux-en-Y↗

PubMed2003

Prevalence of intestinal metaplasia according to the length of the specialized columnar epithelium lining the distal esophagus in patients with gastroesophageal reflux.

The diagnosis of Barrett's esophagus is based on the presence of intestinal metaplasia (IM) at the distal esophagus. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of IM in patients with symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux in whom endoscopically a segment of distal esophagus was covered by columnar epithelium (CE). In a prospective, descriptive and transversal study, 492 patients (33%) from 1480 patients with gastroesophageal reflux, in whom endoscopic evaluation demonstrated the presence of a short-segment CE measuring less than 3 cm or a long-segment CE measuring more than 3 cm, were evaluated. From each patient, several biopsy specimens were taken, which were stained with hematoxylin-eosin and Alcian blue pH 2.5. Out of 492 cases, 421 patients (86%) presented with a short-segment CE and 71 patients (14%) had a long-segment CE. Among these 71 cases, 38 had a 3-6 cm-length CE, 21 patients had a 6.1-10 cm-length CE and 12 patients had CE more than 10.1 cm in length. Endoscopic short-segment CE was six times more frequent than long-segment CE. The prevalence of IM was 35% among patients with short-segment CE and increased progressively according to the length of CE, being 100% in patients with > 10 cm in length. Therefore, true short-segment BE was three times more frequent during endoscopic studies than long-segment BE. Dysplasia in the metaplastic epithelium also increased parallel to the length of the CE. True BE (presence of IM at the columnar epithelium lining the distal esophagus), was present in 13.6% of all patients with symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux submitted to endoscopic evaluation. Short-segment BE is three times more frequent than long-segment BE, and endoscopic and bioptic evaluation is fundamental in all cases with gastroesophageal reflux who exhibit some segment of the distal esophagus lined by columnar epithelium, even if it is > or = 1 cm long.

Adult↗

PubMed2002

Results of surgical treatment for recurrent postoperative gastroesophageal reflux.

The rate of recurrence of reflux esophagitis after classic antireflux surgery (fundoplication) is 10-15%. This rate is different in patients with esophagitis with and without Barrett's esophagus. We evaluated the clinical and laboratory findings in 104 patients with postoperative recurrent reflux esophagitis, determining the results of repeat antireflux surgery or an acid suppression-bile diversion procedure. Repeat fundoplication was performed in 26 patients, and truncal vagotomy, antrectomy, and Roux-en-Y gastrojejunostomy in 78 patients. Esophagectomy as a third operation was performed in seven patients. After repeat antireflux surgery, endoscopic evaluation demonstrated improvement of esophagitis in a small proportion of patients. Barrett's esophagus remained unchanged, and no regression of ulcer or stricture was observed. These complications improved significantly after acid suppression-bile diversion surgery. Incompetent lower esophageal sphincter (LES) was present in 55.8% after initial surgery and in 23% after reoperation. Acid reflux, initially present in 94.6% of patients, was also observed in 93.6% after fundoplication, 68.8% after redo fundoplication, and 16.6% after treatment with the acid suppression-bile diversion technique. A positive Bilitec test was present in 78% of patients before the operation and 56.6% after the repeat operation, and was negative after bile diversion surgery. Among 13 patients (50%) submitted to repeat surgery alone, esophagectomy as a third operation was necessary as a result of severe non-dilatable stricture in seven patients. Our conclusions are that repeat antireflux surgery alone failed to improve Barrett's esophagus complications and that the best results were obtained in patients submitted to acid suppression-bile diversion surgery.

Barrett Esophagus↗

PubMed2001

Treatment of common bile duct injuries during laparoscopic cholecystectomy: endoscopic and surgical management.

The increase of laparoscopic cholecystectomy has resulted in an increase of bile duct injuries. The purpose of this article is to define the types of injury, their occurrence and frequency, and their management by endoscopic and surgical techniques. Three investigations were included in the present study. 1. A 3-year retrospective study among 29 hospitals with 25,007 laparoscopic cholecystectomies. 2. An 8-year prospective study at our institution of 6488 patients. 3. A prospective endoscopic study of 94 patients with injuries and strictures of the common bile duct (CBD) after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. A special classification for bile duct injuries was developed. Among 25,007 patients from 29 hospitals, a total of 74 lesions were detected with an incidence of 0.29%. At our institution, 20 cases were seen (0.29%) with type I, II, and III injuries. The 94 cases managed by endoscopic procedure were submitted to endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and papillotomy, with placement of several stents 5 to 10 F during 8 months. The results of this procedure have been excellent to good in 76% of the cases up to 3 years of follow-up. According to our previous and present experience, bile duct injuries after laparoscopic procedure are two times higher than after open procedure. The best treatment is the prevention of these injuries by careful surgical technique. If they occur, the best moment to repair them is during surgery. If they are noticed after the operation, endoscopic or surgical procedures can be employed.

Adult↗

PubMed2001

Laparoscopy in pancreatic and hepatobiliary cancer.

Laparoscopic techniques can be used for diagnosis, staging, and therapeutic procedures, both palliative or curative. Laparoscopy needs to be used in the context of algorithms of evaluation and management that consider the natural history and biology of the diseases at stake, concepts of evidence-based decisions, cost-effectiveness, quality of life, expertise available, and the philosophy of involved institutions. Accurate staging facilitates the selection of patients for resection, for neoadjuvant therapy, and selective planning for best palliation. The therapeutic role of advanced laparoscopic or laparoscopic assisted procedures is likely to increase (biliary bypass, gastro-jejunostomy, liver resections, cryosurgery, radiofrequency ablation, etc.). The place of laparoscopy in staging and treatment, however, has to be critically and continuously reviewed in the context of new developments in diagnostic imaging techniques, endoscopic procedures, and advances in oncology.

Algorithms↗

PubMed2001

[Pathological gastroesophageal reflux in patients with severe, morbid and hyper obesity].

BACKGROUND: Overweight can be a risk factor for pathological gastroesophageal reflux or hiatal hernia. AIM: To study the prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux in patients with severe obesity. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Sixty seven patients, 51 female, aged 17 to 56 years old with a body mass index over 35 kg/m2, were studied. An upper gastrointestinal endoscopy was performed in all, esophageal manometry was done in 32 and 24 h pH monitoring was done in 32 patients. RESULTS: Seventy nine percent of patients complained of heartburn and 66% of regurgitation. In 16 patients, endoscopy was normal. An erosive esophagitis was found in 33 patients, a short columnar epithelium in 12 and a Barret esophagus with intestinal metaplasia in six. Normal endoscopic findings and erosive esophagitis were present with a higher frequency in women. No association between the degree of obesity and esophageal lesions was observed. Lower esophageal sphincter pressure and abdominal length were significantly higher in subjects with a body mass index over 50 compared to those with a body mass index between 35 and 39.9 kg/m2. No differences were observed in 24 h pH monitoring. CONCLUSIONS: A high proportion of severely obese patients had symptoms and endoscopical findings of pathological gastroesophageal reflux.

Adolescent↗

PubMed2001

[Preliminary results of laparoscopic video esophagomyotomy in patients with esophageal achalasia].

BACKGROUND: Laparoscopic esophagomyotomy is becoming a good alternative to pneumatic dilatation, injection of botulinic toxin or classical surgery in the treatment of achalasia. AIM: To report the results of laparoscopic esophagomyotomy in patients with achalasia. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Nineteen patients with achalasia, nine women, aged 9 to 66 years old, operated between 1996 and 2001 are reported. RESULTS: There was no surgical mortality. One patient had a subphrenic abscess due to an unnoticed tear of the esophageal mucosa. During surgery, esophageal mucosa was perforated in 4 patients, that was sutured in three. One patient with an extensive tear of the mucosa required conversion to classical surgery. Patients were followed for 2 to 48 months. Radiological controls showed a significant increase in the diameter of gastroesophageal junction and a diameter reduction of the mid third esophageal segment. Lower esophageal pressure was significantly reduced. All patients experienced a weight increase and reduction of dysphagia. CONCLUSIONS: Laparoscopic esophagomyotomy is a safe an effective therapeutic alternative for achalasia.

Adolescent↗

PubMed2000

Late results of a randomized clinical trial comparing total fundoplication versus calibration of the cardia with posterior gastropexy.

BACKGROUND: The aim was to perform a prospective randomized study in patients with chronic gastro-oesophageal reflux treated either by total fundoplication or calibration of the cardia with posterior gastropexy. Late follow-up considered subjective and objective parameters, and related outcome to the presence of Barrett's oesophagus. METHODS: A total of 164 patients were randomized to fundoplication (n = 76) or calibration of the cardia (n = 88). They were evaluated by clinical questionnaire, upper gastrointestinal endoscopy with biopsies, oesophageal manometry and gastro-oesophageal reflux studies, including scintigraphy and 24-h oesophageal pH monitoring. RESULTS: There were no operative deaths. There was 95 per cent follow-up at a mean of 85 months. The mean recurrence rate for both operations was near 40 per cent at 10 years, but patients without Barrett's oesophagus had a recurrence rate after both operations of around 23 per cent compared with 83 per cent after 10 years for those with Barrett's oesophagus (P < 0.0001). Low-grade dysplasia developed in 13 per cent of the patients with Barrett's oesophagus. There were significant differences in all objective parameters in a comparison of patients with Visick I or II and those with Visick III or IV disease at the late assessment. CONCLUSION: Both total fundoplication and calibration of the cardia with posterior gastropexy had similar subjective and objective late results. However, results were significantly worse in patients with Barrett's oesophagus.

Adult↗

PubMed2000

Prevalence of Barrett's esophagus by endoscopy and histologic studies: a prospective evaluation of 306 control subjects and 376 patients with symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux.

The classic endoscopic diagnosis of a Barrett's esophagus (BE) is based on the finding of > or =3 cm, of distal esophagus covered by specialized columnar epithelium. However, currently, it is based on the finding of intestinal metaplasia (IM) at the squamous-columnar mucosal junction, independent of its extent. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of Barrett's esophagus by endoscopic and histological findings in control subjects and in patients with symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux (GER). Three hundred and six control subjects and 376 patients with symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux were included in this prospective study. Patients with Barrett's esophagus were classified in three groups as follows. 1. Intestinal metaplasia at the cardia. When endoscopy showed non-Barrett's esophagus, but histological intestinal metaplasia was found. 2. Short-segment Barrett's esophagus. When <3 cm, was covered with tongues or finger-like or creeping substitution of distal esophagus. 3. Long-segment Barrett's esophagus. When > 3 cm, of distal esophagus was covered by specialized columnar epithelium. Two biopsies at the antrum, four biopsies at the squamous-columnar junction and one or two at the distal esophagus were taken. In control subjects, 1.6% showed histological IM at the esophagogastric junction. In patients with GER without esophagitis or with erosive esophagitis, IM was found in 18% and 10.7% respectively. 'Short-segment' Barrett's esophagus was three times more frequent than 'long-segment' Barrett's esophagus. Patients with Barrett's esophagus were significantly older than the other groups. The presence of complications or erosions, peptic ulcer or stricture were significantly more frequent among patients with 'long-segment' Barrett's esophagus (p < 0.0001). The prevalence of dysplasia was similar in all groups of patients with Barrett's esophagus. Complications such as ulcers, stricture and dysplasia were exclusively seen among patients with BE, whereas non-Barrett's patients did not exhibit these complications. In control subjects, IM can be found in a low percentage of cases. Among patients with symptoms of GER, the classic endoscopic diagnosis of a Barrett's esophagus can underestimate this condition in 80% of the cases. Patients with intestinal metaplasia at the cardia already present 17% of the cases with low-grade dysplasia. In all patients with symptoms of GER, systematic biopsies at the squamous-columnar junction should be taken.

Adult↗

PubMed2000

Antireflux surgery, highly selective vagotomy and duodenal switch procedure: post-operative evaluation in patients with complicated and non-complicated Barrett's esophagus.

Antireflux surgery, highly selective vagotomy (HSV) and Roux-en-Y duodenojejunostomy have been suggested for control of pathophysiological factors involved in patients with Barrett's esophagus (BE). The aim of this study was to evaluate prospectively the results of this technique in patients with complicated (n = 21) and noncomplicated (n=45) BE. Complete evaluation of esophageal function, endoscopic histologic and clinical control was carried out before and 2 years after surgery. Post-operative results show recurrence of ulcer in patients with complicated BE, but no recurrence in patients with non-complicated BE. Preoperative esophageal ulcer and stricture were present in 85.3% and 14.3%, respectively, of patients with complicated BE. In this group, recurrence of these complications was 38.1% and 9.5% respectively. The technique offers excellent results in patients with non-complicated BE. However, in patients with complicated BE, the recurrence rate is higher, mainly because of the persistence of acid reflux into the esophagus.

Adult↗

PubMed2000

Cardiomyotomy in achalasia: which fibers do we cut?

Until now, it has not been quite clear which muscular fibers are cut when a cardiomyotomy for achalasia is carried out. In the present report, in a human achalasic gastroesophageal specimen, the mucosa of the stenotic segment was stripped off, allowing the fibers of the inner muscular coat to be seen. In addition, three cardiomyotomies at different sites were simulated. In achalasic specimens, the stenotic area is formed by the semicircular ('clasp') and oblique ('sling') muscular fibers. Different myotomies section these two muscular bands in distinct proportions. The stenotic segment in achalasia coincides topographically with the anatomic lower esophageal sphincter area. The site of cardiomyotomy is not irrelevant because this sphincter is not an annular muscle and the two muscular components of the sphincter can be sectioned in different ways. This may be important in post-operative results with regard to the relief of dysphagia and the appearance of gastroesophageal reflux.

Constriction, Pathologic↗

PubMed2000

[Survival of patients with esophageal cancer subjected to total thoracic esophagectomy].

BACKGROUND: Esophageal carcinoma has a dismal prognosis. Several authors have reported a very low survival in Chile. AIM: To report the survival of patients with esophageal carcinoma, subjected to esophageal resection. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Analysis of 108 patients subjected to thoracic esophageal resection between 1985 and 1996. Patients were classified according to the location of the tumor and its staging. RESULTS: Eleven patients died in the immediate postoperative period and 90 patients were followed. In 53 the exact cause of death was determined. Global five years survival was 29% and median survival was 18 months. Survival was 100% in stage I tumors. Adjuvant therapy resulted in a better survival of stage III tumors. Survival of stage IV tumors was worst than stage I to III tumors. There was no survival difference between squamous carcinoma or adenocarcinoma. Tumors located in the superior third of the esophagus had a worst prognosis. Causes of death were mediastinic metastases, local recidivism, pleural or pulmonary metastases and less frequently, brain, bronchial or bone metastases. CONCLUSIONS: The survival of these, patients with esophageal carcinoma did not differ from the figures reported abroad.

Adenocarcinoma↗

PubMed1999

[Preliminary results of horizontal gastroplasty with Roux in Y anastomosis in patients with severe and morbid obesity].

BACKGROUND: Morbidly obese subjects have a high incidence of complications. The poor results of dietary treatments, has prompted the search of new therapies for obesity and among these, surgical procedures. AIM: To report the long term results of horizontal gastroplasty with Roux en Y anastomosis in morbidly obese subjects. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Fifty patients with an initial body mass index of 41.3 +/- 6 kg/m2 have been subjected to a horizontal gastroplasty with Roux en Y anastomosis. During the study period, surgical techniques were modified, reducing the gastric pouch size, adding a truncal vagotomy, cholecystectomy, and increasing the length of the Roux en Y loop from 70 to 100 cm. Twenty five patients have been followed for two years. RESULTS: There was no operative mortality and one patient had an anastomotic leak that required 35 days of hospitalization. During follow up, in one patient, the stapled suture line loosened. After two years of follow up, weight decreased from 112 +/- 19 to 77.2 +/- 14 kg. CONCLUSIONS: Horizontal gastroplasty with Roux en Y anastomosis achieved an adequate weight loss with a low rate of complications in this group of morbidly obese subjects.

Adolescent↗

PubMed1999

[Clinical and endoscopic findings and magnitude of gastric and duodenal reflux in patients with cardial intestinal metaplasia, short Barrett esophagus, compared with controls].

BACKGROUND: The diagnosis of patients with short segments of intestinal metaplasia in the distal esophagus, has increased in recent years. AIM: To assess the clinical, pathological and functional features of patients with esophageal intestinal metaplasia. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A prospective study was performed in 95 control subjects, 115 patients with cardial intestinal metaplasia and 89 patients with short Barret esophagus with intestinal metaplasia. All had clinical and endoscopic assessments, esophageal manometry and determination of 24 h esophageal exposure to acid and duodenal content. RESULTS: Control patients were younger and, in this group, the pathological findings in the mucosa distal to the squamous-columnar change, showed a preponderance of fundic over cardial mucosa. In patients with intestinal metaplasia and short Barret esophagus, there was only cardial mucosa, that is the place where intestinal metaplasia implants. Low grade dysplasia was only seen in the presence of intestinal metaplasia. Gastroesophageal sphincter pressure decreased and gastric and duodenal reflux increased along with increases in the extension of intestinal metaplasia. CONCLUSIONS: These findings confirm the need to obtain multiple biopsies from the squamous-columnar mucosal junction in all patients with gastroesophageal reflux symptoms, for the detection of early pathological changes of Barret esophagus and eventual dysplasia.

Barrett Esophagus↗

PubMed1999

[Prevalence of cardial or fundic mucosa and Helicobacter pylori in the squamous-columnar mucosa in patients with chronic patological gastroesophageal reflux without intestinal metaplasia comparated with controls].

BACKGROUND: The mucosa distal to the endoscopic mucosal change zone can have easily diagnosed early alterations, in patients with chronic gastroesophageal reflux. AIM: To determine the type of mucosa existent in the zone distal to the squamous-columnar junction in patients with chronic gastroesophageal reflux without intestinal metaplasia. PATIENTS AND METHODS: One hundred thirty four controls and 208 patients with chronic gastroesophageal reflux lasting two years were studied. Forty three of these patients had a normal endoscopy, 54 had an erosive esophagitis and 111 had a short columnar epithelium covering the distal esophagus, without intestinal metaplasia. In all subjects, four biopsies were obtained from a zone distal to the squamous-columnar junction and two from the distal gastric antrum. RESULTS: In 59% of control subjects, fundic mucosa was present in the zone distal to the squamous-columnar junction. Cardial mucosa was present in the rest. In patient with chronic gastroesophageal reflux, cardial mucosa was predominant. Helicobacter pylorii infection decreased along with increasing extension of cardial mucosa covering the distal esophagus. CONCLUSIONS: In patients with chronic gastroesophageal reflux there is a metaplasia of fundic mucosa towards cardial mucosa. On the other hand, Helicobacter pylorii infection decreases gradually.

Adolescent↗

PubMed1998

Present role of classic open choledochostomy in the surgical treatment of patients with common bile duct stones.

Open choledochostomy still represents an important step of biliary surgery, even during the era of laparoscopic surgery. Although its application has decreased with the widespread use of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and papillotomy, still there are some patients in whom it is necessary to perform open choledochostomy and place a T-tube. The morbidity and mortality rates depend mainly on the presence or absence of an acute suppurative cholangitis, rather than the performance of the choledochostomy. In patients with mild cholangitis or those no cholangitis and less than 60 years of age, the mortality rate is lower than that observed after ERCP. This procedure is still an important technique for surgeons dedicated to biliary surgery, and therefore several technical aspects of common bile duct exploration are important to remember.

Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde↗

PubMed1998

Histological findings of gallbladder mucosa in 95 control subjects and 80 patients with asymptomatic gallstones.

The histological appearance of gallbladder mucosa in 95 control subjects and in 80 patients with asymptomatic gallstones separated according to age and sex was determined in a prospective study. The number and size of stones in the latter group were also analyzed. Among controls, 33% showed abnormal histological findings, mainly chronic cholecystitis, which increased with age and was frequently seen among women. All patients with asymptomatic gallstones showed chronic cholecystitis and/or cholesterolosis, and 5% showed acute inflammatory changes. In 55% of them a single stone was found. These findings suggest that chronic inflammatory changes can occur in the gallbladder mucosa prior to the appearance of macroscopic stones at the gallbladder.

Adult↗