Faculty Profiles - YAMASAKI Yasushi

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Sporadic Minute Pharyngeal Xanthomas Detected Incidentally During Esophagogastroduodenoscopy: A Case Series. International journal

Kenta Hamada, Yoji Takeuchi, Chiaki Kubo, Yasuhiko Tomita, Masayasu Omori, Noriya Uedo, Ryu Ishihara, Yasushi Yamasaki, Sachiko Yamamoto, Tomofumi Akasaka, Noboru Hanaoka, Koji Higashino, Hiroyuki Okada, Hiroyasu Iishi

Head and neck pathology 13 ( 2 ) 277 - 280 2019.6

Language：English Publishing type：Research paper (scientific journal)

Pharyngeal xanthomas are considered rare, and no reports have described their endoscopic appearance under magnifying or image-enhanced endoscopy. We report three cases of asymptomatic sporadic pharyngeal xanthoma that were detected incidentally during routine esophagogastroduodenoscopy. All the patients were men and had a solitary lesion of about 1 mm in size. Two of the lesions were located in the oropharynx, while one was in the hypopharynx. Non-magnifying endoscopy showed yellowish lesions, and magnifying endoscopy showed an aggregation of minute yellowish nodules with tortuous microvessels on their surface. Histopathological examination revealed foam cells filling the intraepithelial papillae. The foam cells were strongly immunopositive for cluster of differentiation (CD) 68. Immunohistochemical staining for CD34 showed intrapapillary capillaries around the foam cells. This characteristic magnifying endoscopic appearance corresponded to the histopathological findings of pharyngeal xanthomas. The present cases reveal the relationship between the endoscopic appearance and histopathological findings of pharyngeal xanthomas.

DOI： 10.1007/s12105-018-0911-9

Efficacy of traction-assisted colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection using a clip-and-thread technique: A prospective randomized study (with videos)

Yasushi Yamasaki, Yoji Takeuchi, Noriya Uedo, Takashi Kanesaka, Minoru Kato, Kenta Hamada, Yusuke Tonai, Noriko Matsuura, Tomofumi Akasaka, Noboru Hanaoka, Koji Higashino, Ryu Ishihara, Hiroyuki Okada, Hiroyasu Iishi

Gastroenterological Endoscopy 61 ( 2 ) 192 - 204 2019.2

Language：Japanese Publishing type：Research paper (scientific journal) Publisher：Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society

Background and Aim: Colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) remains challenging because of technical difficulties, long procedure time, and high risk of adverse events. To facilitate colorectal ESD, we developed traction-assisted colorectal ESD using a clip and thread (TAC-ESD) and conducted a randomized controlled trial to evaluate its efficacy. Methods: Patients with superficial colorectal neoplasms (SCN) ≥ 20 mm were enrolled and randomly assigned to the conventional- ESD group or to the TAC-ESD group. SCN ≤ 50 mm were treated by two intermediates, and SCN &gt
50 mm were treated by two experts. Primary endpoint was procedure time. Secondary endpoints were TAC-ESD success rate (sustained application of the clip and thread until the end of the procedure), self-completion rate by the intermediates, and adverse events. Results: Altogether, 42 SCN were analyzed in each ESD group (conventional and TAC). Procedure time (median [range]) for the TAC-ESD group was significantly shorter than that for the conventional- ESDgroup (40 [11-86] min vs 70[30-180] min, respectively
P &lt
0.0001). Success rate of TAC-ESD was 95% (40/42). The intermediates self-completion rate was significantly higher for the TAC-ESD group than for the conventional-ESD group (100% [39/ 39] vs 90% [36/40], respectively
P = 0.04). Adverse events included one intraoperative perforation in the conventional-ESD group and one delayed perforation in the TAC-ESD group. Conclusion: Traction-assisted colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection reduced the procedure time and increased the self-completion rate by the intermediates (UMIN000018612).

DOI： 10.11280/gee.61.192

Response to Galán-Puchades and Fuentes. International journal

Kenta Hamada, Koji Takemoto, Kensuke Takei, Yasushi Yamasaki, Yoshiro Fujiwara

The American journal of gastroenterology 114 ( 2 ) 357 - 357 2019.2

Efficacy of vonoprazan in prevention of bleeding from endoscopic submucosal dissection-induced gastric ulcers: a prospective randomized phase II study.

Kenta Hamada, Noriya Uedo, Yusuke Tonai, Masamichi Arao, Sho Suzuki, Taro Iwatsubo, Minoru Kato, Satoki Shichijo, Yasushi Yamasaki, Noriko Matsuura, Hiroko Nakahira, Takashi Kanesaka, Sachiko Yamamoto, Tomofumi Akasaka, Noboru Hanaoka, Yoji Takeuchi, Koji Higashino, Ryu Ishihara, Hiroyuki Okada, Hiroyasu Iishi, Keisuke Fukui, Toshio Shimokawa

Journal of gastroenterology 54 ( 2 ) 122 - 130 2019.2

Language：English Publishing type：Research paper (scientific journal)

BACKGROUND: Vonoprazan, potassium-competitive acid blocker, is expected to reduce incidence of delayed bleeding after gastric endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD); however, preliminary data to design a large-scale comparative study are lacking. This study aimed to assess the efficacy of vonoprazan in preventing delayed bleeding after gastric ESD. METHODS: In this single-center randomized phase II trial, a modified screened selection design was used with a threshold non-bleeding rate of 89% and an expected rate of 97%. In this design, Simon's optimal two-stage design was first applied for each parallel group, and efficacy was evaluated in comparison with the threshold rate using binomial testing. Patients were randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to receive either vonoprazan 20 mg (VPZ group) or lansoprazole 30 mg (PPI group) for 8 weeks from the day before gastric ESD. The primary endpoint was the incidence of delayed bleeding, defined as endoscopically confirmed bleeding accompanied by hematemesis, melena, or a decrease in hemoglobin of ≥ 2 g/dl. RESULTS: Delayed bleeding occurred in three of 69 patients (4.3%, 95% CI 0.9-12.2%, p = 0.047) in the VPZ group, and four of 70 (5.7%, 95% CI 1.6-14.0%, p = 0.104) in the PPI group. As only vonoprazan showed significant reduction in delayed bleeding compared with the threshold rate, it was determined to be efficacious treatment. CONCLUSIONS: Vonoprazan efficaciously reduced the delayed bleeding rate in patients with an ESD-induced gastric ulcer. A large-scale, randomized, phase III study is warranted to definitively test the effectiveness of vonoprazan compared with proton pump inhibitors.

DOI： 10.1007/s00535-018-1487-6

Comparison of Two Electrosurgical Modes for Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection of Superficial Colorectal Neoplasms: A Prospective Randomized Study.

Yuusaku Sugihara, Keita Harada, Shohei Oka, Eriko Yasutomi, Yasushi Yamasaki, Toshihiro Inokuchi, Hideaki Kinugasa, Masahiro Takahara, Sakiko Hiraoka, Fumio Otsuka, Hiroyuki Okada

Acta medica Okayama 73 ( 1 ) 81 - 84 2019.2

Language：English Publishing type：Research paper (scientific journal)

Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is reportedly one of the standard treatment strategies for large superficial colorectal neoplasms in Japan because of its high en bloc resection rate. A few technical issues regarding ESD should be considered, one of which is the selection of the Endo-cut I mode versus the Swift-coagulation mode as the electrosurgical unit mode setting during submucosal dissection. We seek to determine which of these two modes is more suitable for submucosal dissections of colorectal tumors with regard to procedure time and safety.

DOI： 10.18926/AMO/56463

Yellowish lesions in the oesophagus. International journal

Kenta Hamada, Yasushi Yamasaki, Jun-Ichi Kubota, Hiroyuki Okada

Gut 68 ( 1 ) 39 - 158 2019.1

Language：English Publishing type：Research paper (scientific journal)

CLINICAL PRESENTATION: A 51-year-old man, who had no previous disease, underwent a screening oesophagogastroduodenoscopy, which revealed multiple yellowish lesions in the middle thoracic oesophagus. All lesions were ≤3 mm in size and slightly elevated. Each lesion showed one or two white protrusions on the surface (figure 1). We observed that one lesion looked obviously different from the others and showed yellowish granular spots (figure 2). A biopsy was performed on a representative lesion among the slightly elevated yellowish lesions with white protrusions (figure 3). A biopsy was repeated on a lesion showing yellowish granular spots (figure 4). Blood tests which were examined on the same day, including triglyceride and cholesterol, were within normal limits. gutjnl;68/1/39/F1F1F1Figure 1Slightly elevated yellowish lesions with white protrusions in the middle thoracic oesophagus. gutjnl;68/1/39/F2F2F2Figure 2A lesion showing yellowish granular spots in the middle thoracic oesophagus. QUESTION: What is the diagnosis?

DOI： 10.1136/gutjnl-2017-315700

Differences in Clinical Course of Intraprocedural and Delayed Perforation Caused by Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection for Colorectal Neoplasms: A Retrospective Study. International journal

Taro Iwatsubo, Yoji Takeuchi, Yasushi Yamasaki, Kentaro Nakagawa, Masamichi Arao, Masayasu Ohmori, Hiroyoshi Iwagami, Kenshi Matsuno, Shuntaro Inoue, Hiroko Nakahira, Noriko Matsuura, Satoki Shichijo, Akira Maekawa, Takashi Kanesaka, Sachiko Yamamoto, Koji Higashino, Noriya Uedo, Ryu Ishihara

Digestive diseases (Basel, Switzerland) 37 ( 1 ) 53 - 62 2019

Language：English Publishing type：Research paper (scientific journal)

BACKGROUND: Although the use of endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) as a minimally invasive treatment for large superficial colorectal neoplasms is increasing, colorectal ESD remains technically challenging. As perforation in the colorectum is generally considered to be associated with a higher risk of complications, the aim of this study was to investigate the characteristics of perforation caused by colorectal ESD. METHODS: This retrospective study included 635 lesions treated with colorectal ESD, between February 2011 and December 2015, in a tertiary cancer center. We evaluated and compared the clinical course and short-term outcomes of the intraprocedural perforation group with those of the delayed perforation and no perforation groups. RESULTS: Perforation occurred in 45 (7.1%) of the 635 cases. Thirty-six cases were intraprocedural perforation (5.7%), all of which were successfully closed with endoclips during the procedure. Nine cases of delayed perforation occurred (1.4%). No emergency surgery was performed in the intraprocedural perforation group; however, 5 of 9 cases underwent emergency surgery in the delayed perforation group (56%, p < 0.0001). There were statistically significant differences between the intraprocedural and delayed perforation groups with regard to the hospitalization period, fasting period, abdominal pain scale, peak white blood cell (WBC) count, and peak C-reactive protein (CRP), and between the intraprocedural and no perforation groups with regard to the location of the lesion, hospitalization period, fasting period, abdominal pain scale, peak WBC, peak CRP, and en bloc resection rate. CONCLUSIONS: While intraprocedural perforation due to colorectal ESD can be managed conservatively, delayed perforation can lead to serious adverse events.

DOI： 10.1159/000492868

Feasibility of Underwater Clip Closure for Large Mucosal Defects after Colorectal Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection. International journal

Yasushi Yamasaki, Keita Harada, Shohei Oka, Shiho Takashima, Toshihiro Inokuchi, Yuusaku Sugihara, Masahiro Takahara, Sakiko Hiraoka, Hiroyuki Okada

Digestion 99 ( 4 ) 327 - 332 2019

Language：English

BACKGROUND/AIMS: Clip closure of mucosal defects after colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection (C-ESD) may decrease the incidence of delayed adverse events. The size of the defect to be closed by conventional clip is limited, however, and we sometimes encounter incomplete closure when the defect is located at the flexure. As, theoretically, underwater clip closure (UCC) could achieve complete closure despite these difficult cases, we investigated its feasibility. METHODS: We retrospectively analyzed 21 patients who underwent UCC after C-ESD. The main outcome was the UCC success rate, defined as complete closure of the defect. Other outcomes were procedure time, number of clips, and the delayed adverse event rate. RESULTS: The median resected specimen size was 31 mm (range 18-47 mm). The UCC success rate was 100%. The median procedure time was only 11 min (range 6-21 min). The median number of clips was 9 (range 5-16). No delayed adverse event occurred. CONCLUSION: It is feasible to use UCC to close large mucosal defects, although further studies are warranted to assess its efficacy.

DOI： 10.1159/000492815

Traction-assisted colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) using a CLip and thread (TAC-ESD)

Yasushi Yamasaki, Yoji Takeuchi, Noriya Uedo, Ryu Ishihara, Hiroyuki Okada, Hiroyasu Iishi

Gastroenterological Endoscopy 61 ( 4 ) 405 - 416 2019

Language：Japanese Publishing type：Research paper (scientific journal) Publisher：Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society

Use of a clip and thread is a simple and effective traction technique for endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) of lesions in the upper gastrointestinal tract. We can achieve good visualization of the submucosal layer during ESD by using a clip and thread. However, the conventional “clip-and-thread” technique required withdrawal of the endoscope for mounting the system
therefore, it was not fully applied for colorectal ESD. Our newly developed method - traction-assisted colorectal ESD using a clip and thread (TAC-ESD) - does not require withdrawal and reinsertion of the endoscope. Thus, we can easily apply this technique for colorectal ESD. TAC-ESD does not require special devices, and good traction can be achieved even in colorectal ESD. The strategy of TAC-ESD is simple, and it can be performed all over the world. TAC-ESD is useful for not only difficult cases but also standard cases in colorectal ESD. We can overcome the difficulties in colorectal ESD by performing TAC-ESD.

DOI： 10.11280/gee.61.405

Triamcinolone injection and filling method to prevent stricture after esophageal endoscopic submucosal dissection. International journal

Ryo Kato, Yasushi Yamasaki, Shouichi Tanaka

Digestive endoscopy : official journal of the Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society 30 ( 6 ) 795 - 796 2018.11

Endoscopic Balloon Dilation Followed By Intralesional Steroid Injection for Anastomotic Strictures After Esophagectomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial. International journal

Noboru Hanaoka, Ryu Ishihara, Masaaki Motoori, Yoji Takeuchi, Noriya Uedo, Noriko Matsuura, Yoshito Hayashi, Takuya Yamada, Takeshi Yamashina, Koji Higashino, Tomofumi Akasaka, Masahiko Yano, Yuri Ito, Hiroshi Miyata, Keijiro Sugimura, Kenta Hamada, Yasushi Yamasaki, Takashi Kanesaka, Kenji Aoi, Takashi Ito, Hiroyasu Iishi

The American journal of gastroenterology 113 ( 10 ) 1468 - 1474 2018.10

Language：English Publishing type：Research paper (scientific journal)

OBJECTIVE: Endoscopic balloon dilation (EBD) is a standard treatment for anastomotic strictures after esophagectomy, and requires multiple dilations. We conducted a randomized controlled trial to assess the efficacy of adding a steroid injection to EBD to reduce restricture. METHODS: Patients were randomized to receive EBD combined with either triamcinolone or placebo injection. The primary endpoint was the number of dilations required to resolve the stricture. The secondary endpoints were restricture-free survival and adverse events. Patients with a dysphagia symptom score of ≥2 after esophagectomy with an endoscopy-confirmed anastomotic stricture were included. A total of 50 mg of triamcinolone acetonide (50 mg/5 mL) or an identical volume of normal saline solution as a placebo was injected per site using a 25-gauge needle immediately after EBD. Both the patient and treating physician were blinded to the treatment given. RESULTS: During the 4-year study period, 65 patients were randomized to either the steroid group (n = 33) or placebo group (n = 32). The median number of EBDs required to resolve strictures was 2.0 (interquartile range, 1.0-2.5) in the steroid group and 4.0 (interquartile range, 2.0-6.8) in the placebo group (p < 0.001). After 6 months of follow-up, 39% of patients who had received steroid injections remained recurrence free compared with 16% of those who had received saline injections (p = 0.002). No adverse events occurred during follow-up. CONCLUSIONS: Steroid injection shows promising results for the prevention of stricture recurrence in patients who underwent EBD for anastomotic strictures.

DOI： 10.1038/s41395-018-0253-y

Traction-assisted endoscopic submucosal dissection for a giant rectal tumor: Multiple clip-and-threads technique. International journal

Yasushi Yamasaki, Keita Harada, Hiroyuki Okada

Digestive endoscopy : official journal of the Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society 30 ( 5 ) 697 - 699 2018.9

Line-assisted complete closure for a large mucosal defect after colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection decreased post-electrocoagulation syndrome. International journal

Yasushi Yamasaki, Yoji Takeuchi, Taro Iwatsubo, Minoru Kato, Kenta Hamada, Yusuke Tonai, Noriko Matsuura, Takashi Kanesaka, Takeshi Yamashina, Masamichi Arao, Sho Suzuki, Satoki Shichijo, Hiroko Nakahira, Tomofumi Akasaka, Noboru Hanaoka, Koji Higashino, Noriya Uedo, Ryu Ishihara, Hiroyuki Okada, Hiroyasu Iishi

Digestive endoscopy : official journal of the Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society 30 ( 5 ) 633 - 641 2018.9

Language：English Publishing type：Research paper (scientific journal)

BACKGROUND AND AIM: The incidence of post-endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) coagulation syndrome (PECS) can be decreased by closing mucosal defects. However, large mucosal defects after colorectal ESD cannot be closed endoscopically. We established line-assisted complete clip closure (LACC), a novel technique for large mucosal defects after colorectal ESD. We evaluated the prophylactic efficacy of LACC for preventing PECS. METHODS: Sixty-one consecutive patients on whom LACC after colorectal ESD was attempted from January 2016 to August 2016 were analyzed. After exclusion of patients with incomplete LACC and adverse events during ESD, 57 patients comprised the LACC group. In contrast, 495 patients who did not undergo closure of a mucosal defect comprised the control group. Propensity score matching was used to adjust for patients' backgrounds. Treatment outcomes were evaluated between the groups. RESULTS: Median resected specimen size in the LACC-attempted group was 35 mm (range, 20-72 mm), and LACC success rate was 95% (58/61). Median procedure time of LACC was 14 min. In the LACC group, incidence of PECS was only 2%, and no delayed bleeding or perforation occurred. Propensity score matching created 51 matched pairs. Adjusted comparisons between the LACC and control groups showed a lower incidence of PECS (0% vs 12%, respectively; P = 0.03) and shorter hospitalization (5 vs 6 days, respectively; P < 0.001) in the LACC group. CONCLUSION: This study suggests that LACC can effectively reduce the incidence of PECS, although further large-scale studies are warranted.

DOI： 10.1111/den.13052

Villous atrophy in the terminal ileum is a specific endoscopic finding correlated with histological evidence and poor prognosis in acute graft-versus-host disease after allo-hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. International journal

Yuusaku Sugihara, Sakiko Hiraoka, Nobuharu Fujii, Shiho Takashima, Yasushi Yamasaki, Toshihiro Inokuchi, Masahiro Takahara, Kenji Kuwaki, Keita Harada, Takehiro Tanaka, Hiroyuki Okada

BMC gastroenterology 18 ( 1 ) 111 - 111 2018.7

Language：English Publishing type：Research paper (scientific journal)

BACKGROUND: Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) is a common complication of allo-hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT). Endoscopic biopsy can provide a definitive diagnosis, but the optimal endoscopic approach for diagnosis remains uncertain. This study evaluated whether ileocolonoscopic imaging can predict acute GVHD severity after allo-HSCT. METHODS: Consecutive patients who underwent allo-HSCT were referred to our institution, and those diagnosed with acute GVHD by pathology were included in this retrospective study. RESULTS: Fifty-one of 261 patients who underwent ileocolonoscopy were suspected to have acute intestinal GVHD. We performed univariate and multivariate conditional logistic regression with stepwise variable selection; villous atrophy in the terminal ileum remained a statistically significant predictor of GVHD severity (odds ratio, 4.69; 95% confidence interval, 1.07-20.60, P = 0.04). Patients were classified into three groups based on ileal endoscopic findings in the terminal ileum: group S, GVHD with severe villous atrophy; group M, mild atrophy; and group N, no atrophy. Compared with patients in groups M and N, those in group S had significant clinical GVHD at diagnosis (P = 0.03). In group S, three of four, compared with five of 13 patients in groups M and N, required the addition of second-line agents (P = 0.02). CONCLUSIONS: This study showed that severe atrophy of the terminal ileum predicts severe clinical GVHD that is likely to be refractory to steroid treatment. Thus, the severity of terminal ileum atrophy may serve as a tool in predicting clinically severe GVHD. TRIAL REGISTRATION: Trial Registration Number UMIN 000022805 , Registration date July 1, 2016.

DOI： 10.1186/s12876-018-0829-4

Transoral endoscopic examination of head and neck region. International journal

Kenta Hamada, Ryu Ishihara, Yasushi Yamasaki, Tomofumi Akasaka, Masamichi Arao, Taro Iwatsubo, Satoki Shichijo, Noriko Matsuura, Hiroko Nakahira, Takashi Kanesaka, Sachiko Yamamoto, Yoji Takeuchi, Koji Higashino, Noriya Uedo, Yoshiro Kawahara, Hiroyuki Okada

Digestive endoscopy : official journal of the Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society 30 ( 4 ) 516 - 521 2018.7

Language：English Publishing type：Research paper (scientific journal)

Transoral endoscopy with narrow band imaging (NBI) is useful for early detection of head and neck (HN) cancer. However, the lateral and anterior walls of the oropharynx, postcricoid area, and posterior wall of the hypopharynx are difficult to observe using transoral endoscopy. Advanced cancers in these regions may be missed even when NBI is used. This report highlights a method of transoral endoscopic examination of the HN region. For observation of the oral cavity and oropharynx, it is important to observe these regions without using a mouthpiece. Wide opening of the mouth facilitates observation of the oral cavity and oropharynx. Moreover, visibility of the oropharynx, including the anterior wall, is dramatically improved, when the patient positions the tongue forward and says 'aaah.' This technique also facilitates observation of the dorsum of the tongue, which is difficult to observe from a tangential view when using a mouthpiece. To observe the hypopharynx, the Valsalva maneuver is very useful. Patient cooperation is important when observing the HN region thoroughly to gain clear endoscopic views. Narcotic drugs, such as pethidine hydrochloride, are ideal for conscious sedation and reduce the gag reflex while still allowing patient cooperation. From the oral cavity to the hypopharynx, including the lateral and anterior walls of the oropharynx, postcricoid area, and posterior wall of the hypopharynx, most of the HN region can be observed during routine examination using transoral endoscopy without any special devices.

DOI： 10.1111/den.13071

Efficacy of traction-assisted colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection using a clip-and-thread technique: A prospective randomized study. International journal

Yasushi Yamasaki, Yoji Takeuchi, Noriya Uedo, Takashi Kanesaka, Minoru Kato, Kenta Hamada, Yusuke Tonai, Noriko Matsuura, Tomofumi Akasaka, Noboru Hanaoka, Koji Higashino, Ryu Ishihara, Hiroyuki Okada, Hiroyasu Iishi

Digestive endoscopy : official journal of the Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society 30 ( 4 ) 467 - 476 2018.7

Language：English Publishing type：Research paper (scientific journal)

BACKGROUND AND AIM: Colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) remains challenging because of technical difficulties, long procedure time, and high risk of adverse events. To facilitate colorectal ESD, we developed traction-assisted colorectal ESD using a clip and thread (TAC-ESD) and conducted a randomized controlled trial to evaluate its efficacy. METHODS: Patients with superficial colorectal neoplasms (SCN) ≥20 mm were enrolled and randomly assigned to the conventional-ESD group or to the TAC-ESD group. SCN ≤50 mm were treated by two intermediates, and SCN >50 mm were treated by two experts. Primary endpoint was procedure time. Secondary endpoints were TAC-ESD success rate (sustained application of the clip and thread until the end of the procedure), self-completion rate by the intermediates, and adverse events. RESULTS: Altogether, 42 SCN were analyzed in each ESD group (conventional and TAC). Procedure time (median [range]) for the TAC-ESD group was significantly shorter than that for the conventional-ESD group (40 [11-86] min vs 70 [30-180] min, respectively; P < 0.0001). Success rate of TAC-ESD was 95% (40/42). The intermediates' self-completion rate was significantly higher for the TAC-ESD group than for the conventional-ESD group (100% [39/39] vs 90% [36/40], respectively; P = 0.04). Adverse events included one intraoperative perforation in the conventional-ESD group and one delayed perforation in the TAC-ESD group. CONCLUSION: Traction-assisted colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection reduced the procedure time and increased the self-completion rate by the intermediates (UMIN000018612).

DOI： 10.1111/den.13036

Conventional versus traction-assisted endoscopic submucosal dissection for gastric neoplasms: a multicenter, randomized controlled trial (with video). International journal

Masao Yoshida, Kohei Takizawa, Sho Suzuki, Yoshiki Koike, Satoru Nonaka, Yasushi Yamasaki, Takeyoshi Minagawa, Chiko Sato, Chihiro Takeuchi, Ko Watanabe, Hiromitsu Kanzaki, Hiroyuki Morimoto, Takafumi Yano, Kosuke Sudo, Keita Mori, Takuji Gotoda, Hiroyuki Ono

Gastrointestinal endoscopy 87 ( 5 ) 1231 - 1240 2018.5

Language：English Publishing type：Research paper (scientific journal)

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: The aim of this study was to clarify whether dental floss clip (DFC) traction improves the technical outcomes of endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD). METHODS: A superiority, randomized control trial was conducted at 14 institutions across Japan. Patients with single gastric neoplasm meeting the indications of the Japanese guidelines for gastric treatment were enrolled and assigned to receive conventional ESD or DFC traction-assisted ESD (DFC-ESD). Randomization was performed according to a computer-generated random sequence with stratification by institution, tumor location, tumor size, and operator experience. The primary endpoint was ESD procedure time, defined as the time from the start of the submucosal injection to the end of the tumor removal procedure. RESULTS: Between July 2015 and September 2016, 640 patients underwent randomization. Of these, 316 patients who underwent conventional ESD and 319 patients who underwent DFC-ESD were included in our analysis. The mean ESD procedure time was 60.7 and 58.1 minutes for conventional ESD and DFC-ESD, respectively (P = .45). Perforation was less frequent in the DFC-ESD group (2.2% vs .3%, P = .04). For lesions located in the greater curvature of the upper or middle stomach, the mean procedure time was significantly shorter in the DFC-ESD group (104.1 vs 57.2 minutes, P = .01). CONCLUSIONS: Our findings suggest that DFC-ESD does not result in shorter procedure time in the overall patient population, but it can reduce the risk of perforation. When selectively applied to lesions located in the greater curvature of the upper or middle stomach, DFC-ESD provides a remarkable reduction in procedure time.

DOI： 10.1016/j.gie.2017.11.031

Safety of cold snare polypectomy for duodenal adenomas in familial adenomatous polyposis: a prospective exploratory study. International journal

Kenta Hamada, Yoji Takeuchi, Hideki Ishikawa, Yasumasa Ezoe, Masamichi Arao, Sho Suzuki, Taro Iwatsubo, Minoru Kato, Yusuke Tonai, Satoki Shichijo, Yasushi Yamasaki, Noriko Matsuura, Hiroko Nakahira, Takashi Kanesaka, Sachiko Yamamoto, Tomofumi Akasaka, Noboru Hanaoka, Koji Higashino, Noriya Uedo, Ryu Ishihara, Hiroyuki Okada, Hiroyasu Iishi

Endoscopy 50 ( 5 ) 511 - 517 2018.5

Language：English Publishing type：Research paper (scientific journal)

BACKGROUND: Cold snare polypectomy (CSP) to remove multiple duodenal adenomas (MDAs) in patients with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) could be an effective and less invasive method than more extensive surgery. The aim of the present study was to determine the safety of this procedure. METHODS: This prospective exploratory study included 10 consecutive patients with FAP and MDAs who underwent CSP for as many as 50 duodenal adenomas. The primary outcome was the incidence of severe adverse events. RESULTS: 10 patients were enrolled and underwent 332 CSPs from June 2016 to January 2017. The median procedure time was 33 minutes (range 25 - 53), and the median number of polyps removed during a single session was 35 (range 10 - 50). Most of the removed polyps were ≤ 10 mm. None of the 10 patients experienced a severe adverse event. One patient developed arterial bleeding during the procedure, but it was easily managed using hemoclips. CONCLUSIONS: CSP for MDAs in patients with FAP was safe. The long-term efficacy of this procedure should be investigated.

DOI： 10.1055/s-0043-124765

Ten Initial Cases of Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy for Treatment of Esophageal Motility Disorders at Okayama University Hospital.

Yuusaku Sugihara, Keita Harada, Ryo Kato, Kenji Yamauchi, Shiho Takashima, Daisuke Takei, Yasushi Yamasaki, Toshihiro Inokuchi, Masahiro Takahara, Sakiko Hiraoka, Hiroyuki Okada

Acta medica Okayama 72 ( 2 ) 99 - 104 2018.4

Language：English Publishing type：Research paper (scientific journal)

Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) for treatment of esophageal motility disorders has recently been reported to be highly effective and less invasive than other treatment. POEM was recently introduced in Okayama University Hospital under the supervision of a physician from a high-volume center. To verify the safety and efficacy of POEM during its introduction in our institution. We examined 10 cases in whom POEM was performed between January 2016 and April 2017. The patients included 7 men and 3 women, with a median age (range) of 49 years (17-74) and median symptom duration of 6 years (1-21). Seven patients had a straight esophagus, and the remaining 3 had a sigmoid esophagus. According to the Chicago classification, 6 patients were diagnosed with type I achalasia, 2 with type II achalasia, and 2 with distal esophagus spasm. Treatment outcomes and adverse events were evaluated. Treatment success was defined as a > 3 decrease in Eckardt score or a score of <3 at the time of discharge. The treatment success rate was 90%, with the average Eckardt score decreasing significantly, from 4.7 to 0.9 (p<0.05). No mucosal perforation, severe infection, mediastinitis, severe bleeding, or gastroesophageal reflux occurred intraoperatively or postoperatively. POEM was introduced to Okayama University Hospital, and the first 10 cases were accomplished safely and effectively under the supervision of an expert physician from a high-volume center.

DOI： 10.18926/AMO/55849

Taenia saginata Infection Diagnosed Based on the Number of Uterine Branches Observed During Capsule Endoscopy. International journal

Kenta Hamada, Koji Takemoto, Kensuke Takei, Yasushi Yamasaki, Yoshiro Fujiwara

The American journal of gastroenterology 113 ( 3 ) 327 - 327 2018.3

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