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- Bundred, James, et al.
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International Variation in Surgical Practices in Units Performing Oesophagectomy for Oesophageal Cancer : A Unit Survey from the Oesophago-Gastric Anastomosis Audit (OGAA)
- 2019
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In: World Journal of Surgery. - New York : Springer Science and Business Media LLC. - 1432-2323 .- 0364-2313. ; 43, s. 2874-2884
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- BACKGROUND: Anastomotic leaks are associated with significant risk of morbidity, mortality and treatment costs after oesophagectomy. The aim of this study was to evaluate international variation in unit-level clinical practice and resource availability for the prevention and management of anastomotic leak following oesophagectomy.METHOD: The Oesophago-Gastric Anastomosis Audit (OGAA) is an international research collaboration focussed on improving the care and outcomes of patients undergoing oesophagectomy. Any unit performing oesophagectomy worldwide can register to participate in OGAA studies. An online unit survey was developed and disseminated to lead surgeons at each unit registered to participate in OGAA. High-income country (HIC) and low/middle-income country (LMIC) were defined according to the World Bank whilst unit volume were defined as < 20 versus 20-59 versus ≥60 cases/year in the unit.RESULTS: Responses were received from 141 units, a 77% (141/182) response rate. Median annual oesophagectomy caseload was reported to be 26 (inter-quartile range 12-50). Only 48% (68/141) and 22% (31/141) of units had an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) program and ERAS nurse, respectively. HIC units had significantly higher rates of stapled anastomosis compared to LMIC units (66 vs 31%, p = 0.005). Routine post-operative contrast-swallow anastomotic assessment was performed in 52% (73/141) units. Stent placement and interventional radiology drainage for anastomotic leak management were more commonly available in HICs than LMICs (99 vs 59%, p < 0.001 and 99 vs 83%, p < 0.001).CONCLUSIONS: This international survey highlighted variation in surgical technique and management of anastomotic leak based on case volume and country income level. Further research is needed to understand the impact of this variation on patient outcomes.
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- Wallner, Bengt, 1962-, et al.
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Z-line alterations and gastroesophageal reflux : an endoscopic population-based prospective cohort study
- 2019
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In: Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology. - : TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD. - 0036-5521 .- 1502-7708. ; 54:9, s. 1065-1069
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- Background and study aims: Barrett's esophagus is a premalignant condition in the distal esophagus associated with esophageal adenocarcinoma. Since gastroesophageal reflux is known to be of etiological importance in both Barrett's esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma, we aimed to study which endoscopic alterations at the Z-line can be attributed to a previous history of reflux symptoms. Patients and methods: From 1988, a population cohort in Sweden has been prospectively studied regarding gastrointestinal symptoms, using a validated questionnaire. In 2012, the population was invited to undergo a gastroscopy and participate in the present study. In order to determine which endoscopic alterations that can be attributed to a previous history of gastroesophageal reflux, three different endoscopic definitions of columnar-lined esophagus (CLE) were used: (1) ZAP I, An irregular Z-line with a suspicion of tongue-like protrusions; (2) ZAP II/III, Distinct, obvious tongues of metaplastic columnar epithelium; (3) CLE >= 1 cm, The Prague C/M-classification with a minimum length of 1 cm. Results: A total of 165 community subjects were included in the study. Of these, 40 had CLE >= 1 cm, 99 had ZAP I, and 26 had ZAP II/III. ZAP II/III was associated with an over threefold risk of previous GER symptoms (OR: 3.60, CI: 1.49-8.70). No association was found between gastroesophageal reflux and ZAP I (OR: 2.06, CI: 0.85-5.00), or CLE >= 1 cm (OR: 1.64, CI: 0.77-3.49). Conclusions: In a general community, the only endoscopic alteration to the Z-line definitely linked to longstanding GER symptoms was the presence of obvious tongues of metaplastic columnar epithelium (ZAP II/III).
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- Zheng, Jiaojiao, et al.
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Prediabetes and diabetes in relation to risk of gastric adenocarcinoma
- 2019
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In: British Journal of Cancer. - : Nature Publishing Group. - 0007-0920 .- 1532-1827. ; 120:12, s. 1147-1152
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Background: Whether prediabetes or diabetes increases the risk of gastric adenocarcinoma is not clear.Methods: This cohort study included 111,198 participants in the Northern Swedish Health and Disease Study. The participants were followed up from November 1985 to April 2017. The exposure to prediabetes or diabetes was assessed by oral glucose tolerance tests and self-reports. The incidence of the outcome gastric adenocarcinoma was identified from the Swedish Cancer Registry. Multivariable Cox regressions were used to analyse the associations between prediabetes or diabetes and the risk of gastric adenocarcinoma, providing hazard ratios (HR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI), with adjustment for sex, age, calendar year, body mass index, tobacco smoking and education level.Results: Compared with normoglycaemic participants, the risk of gastric adenocarcinoma was not increased among participants with prediabetes (HR 1.07, 95% CI 0.79–1.44), diabetes (HR 0.77, 95% CI 0.46–1.29) or any of these exposures (HR 0.96, 95% CI 0.73–1.27). No associations were identified between prediabetes or diabetes and the risk of gastric adenocarcinoma in stratified analyses or in analyses separating cardia and non-cardia gastric adenocarcinoma.Conclusions: This study does not support the hypothesis that prediabetes or diabetes increases the risk of gastric adenocarcinoma.
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