Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Rong Peng, Hailong Li, Lijun Yang, Linan Zeng, Qiusha Yi, Peipei Xu, Xiangcheng Pan, Lingli Zhang
Summary: This study found that prokinetics may improve tolerance to gastric feeding in critically ill adults to some extent. While prokinetics can reduce ICU and hospital length of stay, the certainty of this evidence is low, and they did not decrease the risks of reported adverse events or all-cause mortality among critically ill adults.
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Surgery
Winan J. van Houdt, Nikki S. IJzerman, Anne Marjolein Schrijver, Eva Huis In t Veld, Khin Thway, Robin L. Jones, Nicos Fotiadis, Andrew J. Hayes, Annemarie Bruining, Ioannis Zavrakidis, Frits van Coevorden, Neeltje Steeghs, Ron H. J. Mathijssen, Dirk C. Strauss, Myles J. F. Smith
Summary: Transluminal or transcutaneous biopsies for diagnosing GIST do not significantly alter the risk of local recurrent disease or DSS. The risk of needle tract seeding after transcutaneous biopsy was low.
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Ichiro Sakata, Shota Takemi
Summary: Ghrelin, discovered in 1999, has been the subject of extensive research in the past 20 years, particularly in its physiological effects in the gastrointestinal tract. Recent findings have highlighted the co-expression of ghrelin with other secreted proteins and hormones, as well as its roles in gastrointestinal functions such as gastric motility and inflammation. Understanding the biological significance of ghrelin in the gastrointestinal tract is crucial due to its wide range of physiological actions as a brain-gut hormone.
CURRENT OPINION IN ENDOCRINOLOGY DIABETES AND OBESITY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Martin Lovecek, Pavel Skalicky, Ondrej Urban, Jana Tesarikova, Martin Kliment, Robert Psar, Hana Svebisova, Katerina Urban, Beatrice Mohelnikova-Duchonova, Dusan Klos, Martin Stasek
Summary: Endosonography-guided fine needle aspiration biopsy (EUS-FNA)-associated metachronous gastric seeding metastases (GSM) of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) can be preventable and curable, requiring follow-up and multimodal management.
Article
Surgery
Luojie Liu, Ye Ye, Qinghua Wang, Yunfu Feng, Dongtao Shi, Rui Li, Fenying Lu, Bin He, Xiaodan Xu
Summary: This study aimed to determine the risk factors for postoperative complications in endoscopic resection (ER) of gastric gastrointestinal stromal tumors (gGISTs). The results showed that long operative time and severe intraoperative bleeding were risk factors for delayed bleeding, while long operative time and perforation were risk factors for postoperative infection.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Masao Suzuki, Naoto Ishizaki, Takumi Kayo, Taiga Furuta, Ryo Igarashi, Takumi Maki, Koki Hoshi, Akane Yamabe, Mariko Fujisawa, Akira Funakubo, Tadamichi Mitsuma, Atsushi Irisawa, Goro Shibukawa
Summary: Acupuncture stimulation on the abdomen was found to be more effective in reducing spasms during endoscopic submucosal dissection of early-stage gastric cancer patients compared to conventional medication.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nanthida Phattraprayoon, Teerapat Ungtrakul, Mingkwan Na Takuathung
Summary: The benefits of routine gastric suctioning or lavage in neonates are uncertain. A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) concluded that gastric suction or lavage may reduce gastrointestinal symptoms in neonates, particularly those born with meconium-stained amniotic fluid, but may not provide significant benefits for vigorous newborns without meconium staining. However, gastric suctioning may lead to adverse outcomes such as apnea and bradycardia.
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Malak Itani, Neeraj Kaur, Abhijit Roychowdhury, Vincent M. Mellnick, Meghan G. Lubner, Anil K. Dasyam, Lokesh Khanna, Srinivasa R. Prasad, Venkata S. Katabathina
Summary: There are various abnormalities in immunodeficiency disorders that can lead to gastrointestinal symptoms, including inflammatory conditions, opportunistic infections, and malignancies. Imaging plays a crucial role in the diagnosis and treatment of these disorders.
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Oncology
Keming Ying, Weisong Bai, Guiru Yan, Ziseng Xu, Shenheng Du, Chengxue Dang
Summary: This study aimed to verify the benefits of PG-DTR surgery in reducing postoperative complications and improving prognosis for patients with PGC. The results showed that patients who underwent PG-DTR had a favorable prognosis and a lower risk of postoperative complications compared to those who underwent TG.
WORLD JOURNAL OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Surgery
F. Klevebro, M. Konradsson, S. Han, J. Luttikold, M. Nilsson, M. Lindblad, M. Andersson, D. E. Low
Summary: The study demonstrates the potential of using postoperative upper gastrointestinal contrast studies to assess the level of emptying of the gastric conduit after esophagectomy. Application of this standardized clinical protocol has the potential to improve postoperative outcomes.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2023)
Article
Critical Care Medicine
Jenny Seilitz, Mans Edstrom, Martin Skoldberg, Kristian Westerling-Andersson, Alhamsa Kasim, Anja Renberg, Kjell Jansson, Orjan Friberg, Birger Axelsson, Kristofer F. Nilsson
Summary: Early gastrointestinal dysfunction following cardiac surgery is associated with unfavorable outcomes. The AGI grade can be a useful tool to screen for gastrointestinal issues in postoperative patients. Increased attention to gastrointestinal function in cardiac surgery patients is warranted.
JOURNAL OF INTENSIVE CARE MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Gianluca Buzzi, Maria Antonello, Federico Scognamiglio, Ottavia De Simoni, Gaya Spolverato, Pierluigi Pilati, Salvatore Pucciarelli, Imerio Angriman, Marco Scarpa, Ignazio Castagliuolo
Summary: A nomogram was developed to predict urinary tract infections (UTIs) in patients with postoperative fever of unknown origin (FUO), aiming to reduce the inappropriate use of antibiotics during the waiting period for urine culture test results. Risk factors associated with UTI were found to be female sex, older age, and longer duration of catheterization. The nomogram showed good predictive performance in the validation cohort.
LANGENBECKS ARCHIVES OF SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Acoustics
Hari Kalagara, Rakesh V. Sondekoppam, Ali M. Ahmed, Krishna Venkata, Albert Pierce, Kaehler J. Roth, Rachel Mitchell, David Redden, Kondal R. Kyanam Kabir Baig, Shajan Peter
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the utility of gastric point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS) in patients undergoing upper gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures. Qualitative POCUS determination was found to be a feasible technique for identifying patients at risk of aspiration. Although quantitative measurements showed only a moderate correlation with residual gastric volumes, qualitative scans were still effective in identifying patients at risk.
JOURNAL OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Mariana Pirani Rocha Machado, Loyane Almeida Gama, Ana Paula S. Beckmann, Leonardo Antonio Pinto, Jose Ricardo de Arruda de Miranda, Rozemeire Garcia Marques, Madileine Francely Americo
Summary: Gastric plication surgery reduces leptin levels and body weight gain in rats, improves glucose tolerance in both control and obese groups, and provides a remodeling process in the mucosa and muscularis mucosa layers of the gastrointestinal tract. The study highlights the underestimated influence of the gastrointestinal tract on obesity as a target for surgical treatment.
NEUROGASTROENTEROLOGY AND MOTILITY
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Heng Rong, Weixin Dai, Yinying Qin, Zhikeng Meng, Xia Zou, Binbin Wang, Qiufeng Wei, Yubo Xie
Summary: In this study, ultrasonographic measurement of antral cross-sectional area (ACSA) was used to evaluate gastric content and volume, as well as identify high-risk stomach in non-pregnant adult surgical patients. The results showed a significant positive correlation between ACSA in the right lateral decubitus position and suctioned gastric volume. A cutoff value of 7.5 cm(2) for ACSA in the right lateral decubitus position was found to accurately identify high-risk stomachs with a gastric volume greater than 100 mL.
THERAPEUTICS AND CLINICAL RISK MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Anesthesiology
Shiri Zarour, Yotam Weiss, Yossef Kiselevich, Liat Iacubovici, Dana Karol, Ruth Shaylor, Tamara Davydov, Idit Matot, Barak Cohen
Summary: This study evaluated the association between midazolam premedication and postoperative delirium in a large retrospective cohort of patients aged 70 years or older. The results showed that midazolam premedication was not associated with an increased risk of postoperative delirium.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ANESTHESIA
(2024)
Editorial Material
Anesthesiology
Corina Bello, Markus M. Luedi
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ANESTHESIA
(2024)
Editorial Material
Anesthesiology
Nathaniel R. Smilowitz
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ANESTHESIA
(2024)
Editorial Material
Anesthesiology
Carolina S. Romero, Andrea Cortegiani, Markus M. Luedi
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ANESTHESIA
(2024)
Editorial Material
Anesthesiology
Amanda M. Frantz, Brenda G. Fahy
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ANESTHESIA
(2024)
Correction
Anesthesiology
Jacob G. Fowler, David P. VanEenenaam, Kathleen N. Johnson, Chad D. Courtemanche, Andrea J. Strathman, John E. Reynolds, Sarah Jane Bost
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ANESTHESIA
(2024)
Editorial Material
Anesthesiology
F. Cole Dooley, Brenda G. Fahy
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ANESTHESIA
(2024)
Editorial Material
Anesthesiology
Gianni R. Lorello, Ayelet Kuper
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ANESTHESIA
(2024)
Editorial Material
Anesthesiology
Ryan Ruiyang Ling, Ne Hooi Will Loh, Kollengode Ramanathan
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ANESTHESIA
(2024)
Editorial Material
Anesthesiology
Carolin Muller, Kurt Ruetzler
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ANESTHESIA
(2024)
Editorial Material
Anesthesiology
Manoj H. Iyer, Nicolas Kumar, Erica Stein
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ANESTHESIA
(2024)
Article
Anesthesiology
Martin Scharffenberg, Maura Mandelli, Thomas Bluth, Francesca Simonassi, Jakob Wittenstein, Robert Teichmann, Katharina Birr, Thomas Kiss, Lorenzo Ball, Paolo Pelosi, Marcus J. Schultz, Marcelo Gama de Abreu, Robert Huhle
Summary: The study aimed to examine the impact of low or high positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) and recruitment manoeuvres (RM) on intra-tidal recruitment/derecruitment and overdistension in obese patients. The results showed that higher PEEP and RM reduced intra-tidal recruitment/derecruitment, driving pressure, elastance, resistance, and mechanical power.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ANESTHESIA
(2024)
Editorial Material
Anesthesiology
Girish P. Joshi
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ANESTHESIA
(2024)
Editorial Material
Anesthesiology
Steve Coppens, Sari Casaer, Aaron Berg, Athmaja Thottungal
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ANESTHESIA
(2024)
Article
Anesthesiology
Stephane Bar, Mouhamed Djahoum Moussa, Richard Descamps, Younes El Amine, Belaid Bouhemad, Marc-Olivier Fischer, Emmanuel Lorne, Herve Dupont, Momar Diouf, Gregoire Guinot
Summary: Surgical complications, lower preoperative hemoglobin concentration, age, and vascular surgery were associated with postoperative complications in high-risk noncardiac surgery patients supported with hemodynamic treatment strategies.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ANESTHESIA
(2024)