• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.201-205
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• 1995

Most of the patient with endobronchial tuberculosis have some degree of bronchial stenosis. however, a part of bronchial stenosis need aggressive treatment for the patency because of severe symptoms. The self-expendable metallic stents provide palliative treatment for narrowed airways where surgical resection is inadvisable. We experienced a successful left wedge pneumonectomy on a 29-year-old woman with obstruction of left main bronchus due to complication of the bronchial stent. She had inserted self-expendable metallic stents on left main bronchus of the tuberculous bronchial stenosis two times. There was no specific postoperative complication.

• Clinical Endoscopy
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• 제55권3호
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• pp.434-442
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• 2022

Background/Aims: Covered self-expandable metallic stents (CMSs) are widely used for malignant distal biliary obstructions (MDBOs) caused by pancreatic carcinoma. This study compared the efficacy and safety of the laser-cut-type and braided-type CMSs. Methods: To palliate MDBOs caused by pancreatic carcinoma, the laser-cut-type CMSs was used from April 2014 to March 2017, and the braided-type CMSs was used from April 2017 to March 2019. The tested self-expandable metallic stents were equipped with different anti-migration systems. Results: In total, 47 patients received CMSs for MDBOs (24 laser-cut type, 23 braided-type). The time to recurrent biliary obstruction (TRBO) was significantly longer in the braided-type CMSs (p=0.0008), and the median time to stent dysfunction or patient death was 141 and 265 days in the laser-cut-type CMSs and braided-type CMSs, respectively (p=0.0023). Stent migration was the major cause of stent dysfunction in both groups, which occurred in 37.5% of the laser-cut-type CMSs and 13.0% of the braided-type CMSs. There were no differences in the survival duration between the groups. Conclusions: The TRBO was significantly longer for the braided-type CMSs with an anti-migration system than for the laser-cut-type. Stent migration tended to be less frequent with the braided-type CMSs than with the laser-cut-type CMSs.

• Clinical Endoscopy
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• 제56권2호
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• pp.135-142
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• 2023

Endoscopic biliary drainage strategies for managing unresectable malignant hilar biliary obstruction differ in terms of stent type, drainage area, and deployment method. However, the optimal endoscopic drainage strategy remains unclear. Uncovered self-expandable metal stents (SEMS) are the preferred type because of their higher functional success rate, longer time to recurrent biliary obstruction (RBO), and fewer cases of reintervention than plastic stents (PS). Other PS subtypes and covered SEMS, which feature a longer time to RBO than PS, can be removed during reintervention for RBO. Bilateral SEMS placement is associated with a longer time to RBO and a longer survival time than unilateral SEMS placement. Unilateral drainage is acceptable if a drainage volume of greater than 50% of the total liver volume can be achieved. In terms of deployment method, no differences were observed in clinical outcomes between side-by-side (SBS) and stent-in-stent deployment. Simultaneous SBS boasts a shorter procedure time and higher technical success rate than sequential SBS. This review of previous studies aimed to clarify the optimal endoscopic biliary drainage strategy for unresectable malignant hilar biliary obstruction.

• 대한소화기학회지
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• 제72권5호
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• pp.262-266
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• 2018

Surgery has been the standard treatment for perforated duodenal ulcers, with mostly good results. However, the resolution of postoperative leakage after primary repair of perforated duodenal ulcer remains challenging. There are several choices for re-operation required in persistent leakage from perforated duodenal ulcers. However, many of these choices are complicated surgical procedures requiring prolonged general anesthesia that may increase the chances of morbidity and mortality. Several recent reports have demonstrated postoperative leakage after primary repair of a perforated duodenal ulcer treated with endoscopic insertion using a covered self-expandable metallic stent, with good clinical results. We report a case with postoperative leakage after primary repair of a perforated duodenal ulcer treated using a covered self-expandable metallic stent.

• Clinical Endoscopy
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• 제57권2호
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• pp.193-195
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• 2024

• 대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.37-44
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• 2003

본 실험연구에서는 정상유동상태에서 새롭게 설계된 자가팽창성 그래프트 스텐트의 수력학적 성능을 평가하고자 하였다. 코팅 재질이 다른 두 개의 그래프트 스텐트와 한 개의 타이티놀 금속스텐트가 실험에 사용되었으며, 유량이 가자 5, 10, 15 1/min에서 스텐트 전후에서의 압력변화 및 속도분포를 측정하였다. 스텐트 삽입에 의한 압력손실은 유량이 증가함에 지수적으로 증가하였다. 특히 15 1/min의 유량에서 다공성 PTFE 그래프트 스텐트와 TiNi 금속스텐트의 압력손실은 거의 동일하나 PU 그래프트 스텐트는 약 6배 이상의 현저한 증가를 보이고 있다. 스텐트 후류에서의 속도분포는 다공성 PTFE 그래프트 스텐트와 TiNi 금속스텐트는 유량에 관계없이 유사한 형태를 보여주고 있다. 그러나, PU 그래프트 스텐트에서는 특히 유량이 10 1/min 이상에서 속도분포가 비대칭적이고 관 중심에서의 상대적인 낮은 유속을 보여주고 있으며, 결과적으로 벽면전단응력 및 수직응력의 증가론 초래하고 있다. 이와같이 PU 그래프트 스텐트의 상대적으로 낮은 수력학적 성능은 스텐트가 보다 작은 관에 삽입되었을때 코팅재질의 낮은 유연성으로 인하여 스텐트의 표면에 주름이 발생하여 유동단면이 비대칭적으로 되고 벽면의 조도가 증가하며, 관벽과 스텐트와 틈새가 존재하여 제트류가 형성되기 때문으로 해석된다.

• Clinical Endoscopy
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• 제56권6호
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• pp.802-811
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• 2023

Background/Aims: Covered self-expandable metallic stents (cSEMS) have become popular for endoscopic ultrasound-guided hepaticogastrostomy with transmural stenting (EUS-HGS). We compared the time to recurrent biliary obstruction (TRBO), complications, and reintervention rates between EUS-HGS using plastic stent (PS) and cSEMS in patients with unresectable malignancies at multicenter institutions in Japan. Methods: Patients with unresectable malignant biliary obstruction who underwent EUS-HGS between April 2015 and July 2020 at any of the six participating facilities were enrolled. Primary endpoint: TRBO; secondary endpoints: rate of complications other than recurrent biliary obstruction and technical success rate of reintervention were evaluated. Results: PS and cSEMS were used for EUS-HGS in 109 and 43 patients, respectively. The TRBO was significantly longer in the cSEMS group than in the PS group (646 vs. 202 days). Multivariate analysis identified two independent factors associated with a favorable TRBO: combined EUS-guided antegrade stenting with EUS-HGS and the use of cSEMS. No significant difference was observed in the rate of complications other than recurrent biliary obstruction between the two groups. The technical success rate of reintervention was 85.7% for PS and 100% for cSEMS (p=0.309). Conclusions: cSEMS might be a better option for EUS-HGS in patients with unresectable malignancies, given the longer TRBO.

• Clinical Endoscopy
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• 제57권4호
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• pp.424-433
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• 2024

Colonic stent placement is a commonly used bridging strategy for surgery in patients with obstructive colorectal cancer. The procedure involves the placement of a self-expandable metallic stent (SEMS) across the obstructive lesion to restore intestinal patency and alleviate the symptoms of obstruction. By allowing patients to receive surgery in a planned and staged manner with time for preoperative optimization and bowel preparation, stent placement may reduce the need for emergency surgery, which is associated with higher complication rates and poorer outcomes. This review focuses on the role of colon stenting as a bridge to surgery in the management of obstructive colorectal cancer. SEMS as a bridge to surgery for left-sided colon cancer has been demonstrated to be particularly useful; however, further research is needed for its application in cases of right-sided colon cancer. Colon stent placement also has limitations and potential complications including stent migration, re-obstruction, and perforation. However, the timing of curative surgery after SEMS placement remains inconclusive. Considering the literature to date, performing surgery at an interval of approximately 2 weeks is considered appropriate. Therefore, colonic stent placement may be an effective strategy as a bridge to surgery in patients with obstructive colorectal cancer.

• Clinical Endoscopy
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• 제56권6호
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• pp.761-768
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• 2023

Background/Aims: Self-expandable metallic stents (SEMSs) are widely adopted for the palliation of dysphagia in patients with malignant esophageal strictures. An important adverse event is the development of SEMS-induced esophagorespiratory fistulas (SEMS-ERFs). This study aimed to assess the risk factors related to the development of SEMS-ERF after SEMS placement in patients with esophageal cancer. Methods: This retrospective study was performed at the Instituto do Cancer do Estado de São Paulo. All patients with malignant esophageal strictures who underwent esophageal SEMS placement between 2009 and 2019 were included in the study. Results: Of the 335 patients, 37 (11.0%) developed SEMS-ERF, with a median time of 129 days after SEMS placement. Stent flare of 28 mm (hazard ratio [HR], 2.05; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.15-5.51; p=0.02) and post-stent chemotherapy (HR, 2.0; 95% CI, 1.01-4.00; p=0.05) were associated with an increased risk of developing SEMS-ERF, while lower-third tumors were a protective factor (HR, 0.5; 95% CI, 0.26-0.85; p=0.01). No difference was observed in overall survival. Conclusions: The incidence of SEMS-ERFs was 11%, with a median time of 129 days after SEMS placement. Post-stent chemotherapy and a 28 mm stent flare were associated with a higher risk of SEMS-ERF.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제39권4호
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• pp.318-324
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• 1992

기관지내 팽창성 금속 스텐트의 사용은, 아직은 외국의 경우에서도, 추적 관찰기간이 짧고 시술받은 환자의 수도 많지 않으며 장기간 삽입후의 변화에 대하여는 그 결과가 예측하기 힘들다는 점등을 생각할 때는 현재 이의 시행은 아직은 실험적 단계라 할 수 있다. 그러나 내과적 혹은 외과적인 문제로 수술적 기관지 보존술등을 시행받기 어려운 상태에 있는 기관지 협착환자에서는 단독으로, 혹은 laser therapy, electrocoagulation, cryotherapy, balloon dilatation 및 다른 tracheal devices (예(例): Montgomery T-tube)등 의 치료방법들과 같이 병행하여, 팽창성 금속 스텐트의 삽입은 기관기관지 협착증의 치료에 도움이 되리라 생각된다. 또 국내에서는 아직도 유병율이 높은 폐결핵환자에서 충분한 기간동안 약물치료후에도 일부 환자에서는 기관지 결핵에 의하여 기관지 협착이 발생하는데 이때 수술적 치료외에는 적절한 치료방법이 없는 실정이다. 이러한 환자에서 만약 협착부위가 한쪽 주 기관지에 부분적으로 국한 되어 있으며 그 이하의 폐실질파괴가 심하지 않다면 스텐트 삽입은 수술적 치료이전에 시도하여 볼 수 있으리라 사료된다.