Papers - MATSUMOTO Kazuyuki

Endoscopic ultrasound-guided ethanol injection with prophylactic pancreatic stenting for a pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasm

Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Yuki Fujii, Daisuke Uchida, Akihiro Matsumi, Kazuya Miyamoto, Ryosuke Sato, Motoyuki Otsuka

Endoscopy   2025.12

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Successful removal of a buried lumen-apposing metal stent without complications using pancreatic drainage and a hemostatic agent

Yuki Fujii, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Motoyuki Otsuka

Clinical Endoscopy   2025.5

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DOI： 10.5946/ce.2024.233

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Endoscopic Bridging Stent Placement Improves Bile Leaks After Hepatic Surgery

Taisuke Obata, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Kei Harada, Nao Hattori, Ryosuke Sato, Akihiro Matsumi, Kazuya Miyamoto, Hiroyuki Terasawa, Yuki Fujii, Daisuke Uchida, Shigeru Horiguchi, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Motoyuki Otsuka

Journal of Clinical Medicine   2025.5

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Efficacy and safety of endoscopic ultrasonography-guided ethanol injections of small pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms: a prospective multicenter study

Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Hironari Kato, Takao Itoi, Masayuki Kitano, Kazuo Hara, Masaki Kuwatani, Mamoru Takenaka, Reiko Ashida, Shuntaro Mukai, Nozomi Okuno, Kazumichi Kawakubo, Tatsuhiro Yamazaki, Jun Sakurai, Yuki Nakatsuka, Michihiro Yoshida, Motoyuki Otsuka

Endoscopy   2025.4

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Current status and issues for prediction and prevention of postendoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography pancreatitis

Hironari Kato, Takeshi Tomoda, Akihiro Matsumi, Kazuyuki Matsumoto

Digestive Endoscopy   2025.4

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DOI： 10.1111/den.14966

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Endoscopic ultrasonography‐guided removal of a stent that had migrated into the pancreas post‐pancreaticojejunostomy: A case report

Satoshi Kajitani, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Kentaro Oki, Akihiro Matsumi, Kazuya Miyamoto, Yuki Fujii, Daisuke Uchida, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Shigeru Horiguchi, Motoyuki Otsuka

DEN Open   2025.4

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A case of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma growing within the pancreatic duct mimicking an intraductal tubulopapillary neoplasm

Ryosuke Sato, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Mayu Uka, Kosei Takagi, Kenji Nishida, Takehiro Tanaka, Yuki Fujii, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Shigeru Horiguchi, Motoyuki Otsuka

Clinical Journal of Gastroenterology   2025.4

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Efficacy and safety of endoscopic ultrasonography‐guided radiofrequency ablation of small pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms: A prospective, pilot study

Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Daisuke Uchida, Yasuto Takeuchi, Hironari Kato, Yuki Fujii, Kei Harada, Nao Hattori, Ryosuke Sato, Taisuke Obata, Akihiro Matsumi, Kazuya Miyamoto, Shigeru Horiguchi, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Kazuya Yasui, Ryo Harada, Masakuni Fujii, Motoyuki Otsuka

DEN Open   2025.4

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Comparison of Midazolam and Diazepam for Sedation in Patients Undergoing Double-Balloon Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography: A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis

Yuki Fujii, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Akihiro Matsumi, Kazuya Miyamoto, Daisuke Uchida, Shigeru Horiguchi, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Motoyuki Otsuka

Journal of Clinical Medicine   2025.3

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Durable Response to Nivolumab Combined With Metformin in Advanced Pancreatic Cancer: A Case Report With Seven Years of Follow-Up. International journal

Ryosuke Sato, Katsuyuki Hotta, Toshio Kubo, Shigeru Horiguchi, Hironari Kato, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Toshiyuki Kozuki, Heiichiro Udono, Katsuyuki Kiura, Motoyuki Otsuka

Cureus   17 ( 2 )   e79001   2025.2

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We report a case of poorly differentiated pancreatic cancer that showed an exceptional response to combination therapy with nivolumab and metformin. A 58-year-old man presented with epigastric pain and was diagnosed with locally advanced pancreatic cancer with para-aortic lymph node metastasis. After disease progression following modified FOLFIRINOX therapy (a combination of fluorouracil, leucovorin, irinotecan, and oxaliplatin), the patient was enrolled in a phase Ib clinical trial of nivolumab (3 mg/kg biweekly) combined with metformin (750 mg/day). Post-treatment imaging showed marked tumor shrinkage with normalization of the tumor markers. During treatment, the patient was diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer and underwent successful left S1+S2 segmentectomy with temporary suspension of immunotherapy. The therapeutic response of pancreatic cancer has been sustained for seven years, with minimal residual disease. This unprecedented response duration is particularly noteworthy considering his microsatellite stability, which typically predicts a limited response to immune checkpoint inhibition. This case demonstrates an exceptional response to nivolumab and metformin combination therapy in poorly differentiated pancreatic cancer. The remarkable durability of the response suggests the need for further investigation to identify patients most likely to benefit from this therapeutic approach.

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Clipping closure length is a crucial factor for delayed bleeding after endoscopic papillectomy: a retrospective multicenter cohort study

Yuki Fujii, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Kiyoaki Ochi, Hitomi Himei, Ichiro Sakakihara, Eijiro Ueta, Tatsuya Toyokawa, Ryo Harada, Taiji Ogawa, Takeshi Tomoda, Hironari Kato, Ryosuke Sato, Taisuke Obata, Akihiro Matsumi, Kazuya Miyamoto, Daisuke Uchida, Shigeru Horiguchi, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Motoyuki Otsuka

Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology   2025.1

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An Elusive Pancreatic Mass

Kosaku Morimoto, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Ryuta Takenaka

Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology   2024.12

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DOI： 10.1016/j.cgh.2024.11.016

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Effectiveness of data-augmentation on deep learning in evaluating rapid on-site cytopathology at endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration. International journal

Yuki Fujii, Daisuke Uchida, Ryosuke Sato, Taisuke Obata, Matsumi Akihiro, Kazuya Miyamoto, Kosaku Morimoto, Hiroyuki Terasawa, Tatsuhiro Yamazaki, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Shigeru Horiguchi, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Hironari Kato, Hirofumi Inoue, Ten Cho, Takayoshi Tanimoto, Akimitsu Ohto, Yoshiro Kawahara, Motoyuki Otsuka

Scientific reports   14 ( 1 )   22441 - 22441   2024.9

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Rapid on-site cytopathology evaluation (ROSE) has been considered an effective method to increase the diagnostic ability of endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration (EUS-FNA); however, ROSE is unavailable in most institutes worldwide due to the shortage of cytopathologists. To overcome this situation, we created an artificial intelligence (AI)-based system (the ROSE-AI system), which was trained with the augmented data to evaluate the slide images acquired by EUS-FNA. This study aimed to clarify the effects of such data-augmentation on establishing an effective ROSE-AI system by comparing the efficacy of various data-augmentation techniques. The ROSE-AI system was trained with increased data obtained by the various data-augmentation techniques, including geometric transformation, color space transformation, and kernel filtering. By performing five-fold cross-validation, we compared the efficacy of each data-augmentation technique on the increasing diagnostic abilities of the ROSE-AI system. We collected 4059 divided EUS-FNA slide images from 36 patients with pancreatic cancer and nine patients with non-pancreatic cancer. The diagnostic ability of the ROSE-AI system without data augmentation had a sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy of 87.5%, 79.7%, and 83.7%, respectively. While, some data-augmentation techniques decreased diagnostic ability, the ROSE-AI system trained only with the augmented data using the geometric transformation technique had the highest diagnostic accuracy (88.2%). We successfully developed a prototype ROSE-AI system with high diagnostic ability. Each data-augmentation technique may have various compatibilities with AI-mediated diagnostics, and the geometric transformation was the most effective for the ROSE-AI system.

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WONDER-02: plastic stent vs. lumen-apposing metal stent for endoscopic ultrasound-guided drainage of pancreatic pseudocysts-study protocol for a multicentre randomised non-inferiority trial. International journal

Tomotaka Saito, Mamoru Takenaka, Masaki Kuwatani, Shinpei Doi, Hiroshi Ohyama, Toshio Fujisawa, Atsuhiro Masuda, Takuji Iwashita, Hideyuki Shiomi, Nobuhiko Hayashi, Keisuke Iwata, Akinori Maruta, Tsuyoshi Mukai, Saburo Matsubara, Tsuyoshi Hamada, Tadahisa Inoue, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Sumio Hirose, Nao Fujimori, Kosuke Kashiwabara, Hideki Kamada, Shinichi Hashimoto, Toshiyasu Shiratori, Reiko Yamada, Hirofumi Kogure, Kazunari Nakahara, Takeshi Ogura, Masayuki Kitano, Ichiro Yasuda, Hiroyuki Isayama, Yousuke Nakai

Trials   25 ( 1 )   559 - 559   2024.8

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BACKGROUND: Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided transluminal drainage has become a first-line treatment modality for symptomatic pancreatic pseudocysts. Despite the increasing popularity of lumen-apposing metal stents (LAMSs), plastic stents may resolve non-necrotic fluid collections effectively with lower costs and no LAMS-specific adverse events. To date, there has been a paucity of data on the appropriate stent type in this setting. This trial aims to assess the non-inferiority of plastic stents to a LAMS for the initial EUS-guided drainage of pseudocysts. METHODS: The WONDER-02 trial is a multicentre, open-label, non-inferiority, randomised controlled trial, which will enrol pancreatic pseudocyst patients requiring EUS-guided treatment in 26 centres in Japan. This trial plans to enrol 80 patients who will be randomised at a 1:1 ratio to receive either plastic stents or a LAMS (40 patients per arm). In the plastic stent group, EUS-guided drainage will be performed using two 7-Fr double pigtail stents. In the LAMS group, the treatment will be performed in the same way except for LAMS use. The step-up treatment will be performed via endoscopic and/or percutaneous procedures at the trial investigator's discretion. The primary endpoint is clinical success, which is defined as a decrease in a pseudocyst size to ≤ 2 cm and an improvement in inflammatory indicators (i.e. body temperature, white blood cell count, and serum C-reactive protein). Secondary endpoints include technical success, adverse events including mortality, pseudocyst recurrence, and medical costs. DISCUSSION: The WONDER-02 trial will investigate the efficacy and safety of plastic stents compared to a LAMS in EUS-guided treatment of symptomatic pancreatic pseudocysts with a particular focus on the non-inferior efficacy of plastic stents. The findings will help establish a new treatment algorithm for this population. TRIAL REGISTRATION: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT06133023 registered on 9 November 2023. UMIN000052647 registered on 30 October 2023. jRCT1032230444 registered on 7 November 2023.

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【膵・胆道癌の発生・進展メカニズムを探る】胆道癌の薬剤耐性メカニズム

堤 康一郎, 小幡 泰介, 織田 崇志, 松三 明宏, 宮本 和也, 寺澤 裕之, 藤井 佑樹, 内田 大輔, 松本 和幸, 堀口 繁, 大塚 基之

胆と膵   45 ( 8 )   857 - 862   2024.8

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膵EUS-FNA診断の功罪 嚢胞・壊死を伴う膵管癌に対するFNA/B合併症リスクの検討

寺澤 裕之, 松本 和幸, 田中 健大, 友田 健, 小川 泰司, 石原 裕基, 菊池 達也, 小幡 泰介, 織田 崇志, 松三 明宏, 宮本 和也, 森本 光作, 藤井 佑樹, 山崎 辰洋, 内田 大輔, 堀口 繁, 堤 康一郎, 加藤 博也, 大塚 基之

膵臓   39 ( 3 )   A234 - A234   2024.7

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後期高齢者におけるIPMNの治療移行割合及び長期経過についての検討

宮本 和也, 松本 和幸, 服部 直, 小幡 泰介, 佐藤 亮介, 織田 崇志, 菊池 達也, 松三 明宏, 森本 光作, 寺澤 裕之, 藤井 佑樹, 内田 大輔, 堀口 繁, 堤 康一郎, 加藤 博也, 大塚 基之

膵臓   39 ( 3 )   A425 - A425   2024.7

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Virtual indigo carmine chromoendoscopy images: A novel modality for peroral cholangioscopy using artificial intelligence technology (with video). International journal

Ryosuke Sato, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Hideaki Kinugasa, Masahiro Tomiya, Takayoshi Tanimoto, Akimitsu Ohto, Kei Harada, Nao Hattori, Taisuke Obata, Akihiro Matsumi, Kazuya Miyamoto, Kosaku Morimoto, Hiroyuki Terasawa, Yuki Fujii, Daisuke Uchida, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Shigeru Horiguchi, Hironari Kato, Yoshiro Kawahara, Motoyuki Otsuka

Gastrointestinal endoscopy   2024.6

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BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Accurately diagnosing biliary strictures is crucial for surgical decisions, and although peroral cholangioscopy (POCS) aids in visual diagnosis, diagnosing malignancies or determining lesion margins via this route remains challenging. Indigo carmine is commonly used to evaluate lesions during gastrointestinal endoscopy. We aimed to establish the utility of virtual indigo carmine chromoendoscopy (VICI) converted from POCS images using artificial intelligence. METHODS: This single-center, retrospective study analyzed 40 patients with biliary strictures who underwent POCS using white light imaging (WLI) and narrow-band imaging (NBI). A "cycle-consistent adversarial network" (CycleGAN) was used to convert the WLI into VICI of POCS images. Three experienced endoscopists evaluated WLI, NBI, and VICI via POCS in all patients. The primary outcome was the visualization quality of surface structures, surface microvessels, and lesion margins. The secondary outcome was diagnostic accuracy. RESULTS: VICI showed superior visualization of the surface structures and lesion margins compared with WLI (P<0.001) and NBI (P<0.001). The diagnostic accuracies were 72.5%, 87.5%, and 90.0% in WLI alone, WLI and VICI simultaneously, and WLI and NBI simultaneously, respectively. WLI and VICI simultaneously tended to result in higher accuracy than WLI alone (P=0.083) and the results were not significantly different from WLI and NBI simultaneously (P=0.65). CONCLUSIONS: VICI in POCS proved valuable for visualizing surface structures and lesion margins and contributed to higher diagnostic accuracy comparable to NBI. In addition to NBI, VICI may be a novel supportive modality for POCS.

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A Duodenal Ulcer and Biliopancreatic Lesions: What is the Culprit? International journal

Ryosuke Sato, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Motoyuki Otsuka

Gastroenterology   2024.5

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Current status of endoscopic ultrasound-guided antitumor treatment for pancreatic cancer. International journal

Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Hironari Kato, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Motoyuki Otsuka

Digestive endoscopy : official journal of the Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society   2024.5

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Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) was developed in the 1990s and has significantly transformed pancreatic tumor diagnosis. Subsequently, EUS has rapidly shifted from being a purely diagnostic procedure to being used in a wide range of interventional procedures. Recently, new therapeutic techniques, such as EUS-guided fine needle injection (EUS-FNI) or radiofrequency ablation (RFA), have been developed to deliver various antitumor agents. Despite technological advancements, pancreatic cancer (PC) has a poor prognosis and improvements in treatment outcomes are urgently required. One of the reasons for the limited response to antitumor agents in PC is the abundant desmoplasia and hypovascular nature of the tumor, complicating drug delivery into the tumor. Thus, changing the tumor microenvironment may be important to enhance the effectiveness of chemotherapy, and direct injection of antitumor agents into the tumor under EUS guidance can help overcome treatment challenges in PC. Treatment approaches using the EUS-FNI or RFA technique are expected to further improve the prognosis of PC. Therefore, this study reviewed the existing literature on EUS-guided antitumor therapy, specifically highlighting its application in PC to address the current challenges and to identify potential advancements in the field.

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Detection of residual stones by peroral direct cholangioscopy in patients with intrahepatic stones after hepaticojejunostomy: A prospective study (with video). International journal

Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Hironari Kato, Akihiro Matsumi, Kazuya Miyamoto, Kosaku Morimoto, Yuki Fujii, Ryosuke Sato, Nao Hattori, Taisuke Obata, Hiroyuki Terasawa, Daisuke Uchida, Shigeru Horiguchi, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Motoyuki Otsuka

Gastrointestinal endoscopy   2024.4

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BACKGROUND AND AIMS: The difficulty of radiographic confirmation of the presence of stones remains a challenge in the treatment of intrahepatic bile duct (IHBD) stones in patients after hepaticojejunostomy (HJ). Peroral direct cholangioscopy (PDCS) enables direct observation of the bile duct and is useful for detecting and removing residual stones; however, its effectiveness is not clearly established in this clinical context. METHODS: This single-center, single-arm, prospective study included 44 patients with IHBD who underwent bowel reconstruction with HJ during the study period. Stone removal was performed by short-type double-balloon enteroscopy (DBE). Following balloon-occluded cholangiography, the DBE was exchanged for an ultraslim endoscope through the balloon overtube for PDCS. The primary endpoint was the rate of residual stones detected by PDCS. Secondary endpoints were success rate of PDCS, residual stone removal with PDCS, procedure time for PDCS, procedure-related adverse events, and stone recurrence rate. RESULTS: PDCS was successful in 39/44 patients (89%), among whom residual stones were detected in 16 (41%) (95% CI: 28%-54%). Twelve patients (75%) had residual stones <5 mm. Stone removal was successful in 15 (94%) patients and median procedure time for PDCS was 16 (IQR: 10-26) min. The rate of procedure-related adverse events was 7% (3/44), all of which improved with conservative treatment. During median follow-up of 2.1 years (IQR: 1.4-3.3), the overall probability of recurrence-free status at 1, 2, and 3 years was 100%, 92%, and 86%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: PDCS is a safe and effective procedure for complete stone removal in patients with IHBD stones after HJ.

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結節を有するIPMNの良悪性診断における新規TIC解析プログラムを用いた造影EUSの有用性

宮本 和也, 内田 大輔, 服部 直, 小幡 泰介, 佐藤 亮介, 織田 崇志, 菊池 達也, 松三 明宏, 森本 光作, 寺澤 裕之, 藤井 佑樹, 松本 和幸, 堀口 繁, 堤 康一郎, 加藤 博也, 大塚 基之

Gastroenterological Endoscopy   66 ( Suppl.1 )   977 - 977   2024.4

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MicroRNA-34a-5p: A pivotal therapeutic target in gallbladder cancer. International journal

Takashi Oda, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Taisuke Obata, Eijiro Ueta, Tatsuya Kikuchi, Soichiro Ako, Yuki Fujii, Tatsuhiro Yamazaki, Daisuke Uchida, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Shigeru Horiguchi, Hironari Kato, Hiroyuki Okada, Ryota Chijimatsu, Motoyuki Otsuka

Molecular therapy. Oncology   32 ( 1 )   200765 - 200765   2024.3

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Gallbladder cancer incidence has been increasing globally, and it remains challenging to expect long prognosis with the current systemic chemotherapy. We identified a novel nucleic acid-mediated therapeutic target against gallbladder cancer by using innovative organoid-based gallbladder cancer models generated from KrasLSL-G12D/+; Trp53f/f mice. Using comprehensive microRNA expression analyses and a bioinformatics approach, we identified significant microRNA-34a-5p downregulation in both murine gallbladder cancer organoids and resected human gallbladder cancer specimens. In three different human gallbladder cancer cell lines, forced microRNA-34a-5p expression inhibited cell proliferation and induced cell-cycle arrest at the G1 phase by suppressing direct target (CDK6) expression. Furthermore, comprehensive RNA sequencing revealed the significant enrichment of gene sets related to the cell-cycle regulators after microRNA-34a-5p expression in gallbladder cancer cells. In a murine xenograft model, locally injected microRNA-34a-5p mimics significantly inhibited gallbladder cancer progression and downregulated CDK6 expression. These results provide a rationale for promising therapeutics against gallbladder cancer by microRNA-34a-5p injection, as well as a strategy to explore therapeutic targets against cancers using organoid-based models, especially for those lacking useful genetically engineered murine models, such as gallbladder cancer.

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Interventional EUSの現状と展開 小病変の膵神経内分泌腫瘍(G1)に対する超音波内視鏡下エタノール注入療法の有効性と安全性の検証 多施設共同前向き介入研究

向井 俊太郎, 松本 和幸, 加藤 博也, 山崎 辰洋, 北野 雅之, 蘆田 玲子, 桑谷 将城, 原 和生, 竹中 完, 糸井 隆夫

日本消化器病学会雑誌   121 ( 臨増総会 )   A151 - A151   2024.3

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経口胆道鏡検査におけるAIを用いた色素内視鏡画像への疑似変換

佐藤 亮介, 松本 和幸, 冨谷 昌弘, 谷本 太郁由, 大戸 彰三, 原田 圭, 服部 直, 小幡 泰介, 松三 明宏, 宮本 和也, 森本 光作, 寺澤 裕之, 藤井 佑樹, 内田 大輔, 衣笠 秀明, 堤 康一郎, 堀口 繁, 加藤 博也, 河原 祥朗, 大塚 基之

日本消化器病学会雑誌   121 ( 臨増総会 )   A356 - A356   2024.3

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Anti-PD-1 Autoantibody Predicts Survival of Patients With Hepatocellular Carcinoma Receiving Atezolizumab/Bevacizumab

Yuki Sasaki, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Akinobu Takaki, Takuya Adachi, Masahiro Takahara, Keita Ozato, Yasuto Takeuchi, Masahiko Sue, Nozomi Miyake, Nozomu Wada, Hideki Onishi, Hidenori Shiraha, Takashi Oda, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Kazuhiro Nouso, Kazuya Kariyama, Hiroaki Hagihara, Akio Moriya, Motoyuki Otsuka

Gastro Hep Advances   3 ( 8 )   1138 - 1147   2024.1

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MicroRNA-451a inhibits gemcitabine-refractory biliary tract cancer progression by suppressing the MIF-mediated PI3K/AKT pathway. International journal

Taisuke Obata, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Eijiro Ueta, Takashi Oda, Tatsuya Kikuchi, Soichiro Ako, Yuki Fujii, Tatsuhiro Yamazaki, Daisuke Uchida, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Shigeru Horiguchi, Hironari Kato, Hiroyuki Okada, Motoyuki Otsuka

Molecular therapy. Nucleic acids   34   102054 - 102054   2023.12

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Gemcitabine is an effective chemotherapeutic agent for biliary tract cancers (BTCs), including gallbladder cancer (GBC) and cholangiocarcinoma (CCA). However, few other effective agents are currently available, particularly for GEM-refractory BTCs. We previously identified microRNA-451a (miR-451a) as a potential therapeutic target in GBC. To elucidate the antineoplastic effects of miR-451a and its underlying mechanisms, we transfected miR-451a into GBC, gemcitabine-resistant GBC (GR-GBC), and gemcitabine-resistant CCA (GR-CCA) cell lines. Furthermore, mimicking in vivo conditions, tumorigenic GBC organoids and three-dimensional (3D) cell culture systems were employed to investigate the anti-proliferative effects of miR-451a on BTCs, and its effect on stem cell properties. We found that miR-451a significantly inhibited cell proliferation, induced apoptosis, and reduced chemoresistant phenotypes, such as epithelial-mesenchymal transition, in both GBC and GR-GBC. The principal mechanism is probably the negative regulation of the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/AKT pathway, partially accomplished by directly downregulating macrophage migration inhibitory factor. The Gene Expression Omnibus database revealed that miR-451a was the most significantly downregulated microRNA in CCA tissues. The introduction of miR-451a resulted in similar antineoplastic effects in GR-CCA. Furthermore, miR-451a reduced cell viability in 3D spheroid models and tumorigenic GBC organoids. These findings suggest that the supplementation of miR-451a is a potential treatment strategy for GEM-refractory BTCs.

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Successful removal of a proximally migrated pancreatic stent using a novel device delivery system. International journal

Akihiro Matsumi, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Daisuke Uchida, Shigeru Horiguchi, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Hironari Kato, Motoyuki Otsuka

Endoscopy   55 ( S 01 )   E641-E642   2023.12

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Usefulness of red dichromatic imagining for peroral cholangioscopy. International journal

Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Yuki Fujii, Daisuke Uchida, Shigeru Horiguchi, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Hironari Kato

Endoscopy   55 ( S 01 )   E264-E265   2023.12

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Usefulness of the artificial intelligence-mediated virtual chromoendoscopy in peroral cholangioscopy. International journal

Ryosuke Sato, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Hideaki Kinugasa, Daisuke Uchida, Shigeru Horiguchi, Hironari Kato, Motoyuki Otsuka

Endoscopy   55 ( S 01 )   E971-E972   2023.12

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特発性肺線維症に対する肺移植後に重症膵炎を発症し、診断に苦慮した膵頭部癌の一例

矢杉 賢吾, 堀口 しげる, 小幡 泰介, 佐藤 亮介, 織田 崇志, 菊池 達也, 松三 明宏, 宮本 和也, 森本 光作, 寺澤 裕之, 藤井 祐樹, 山崎 辰洋, 内田 大輔, 松本 和幸, 堤 康一郎, 加藤 博也, 大塚 基之

日本消化器病学会中国支部例会・日本消化器内視鏡学会中国支部例会プログラム・抄録集   120回・131回   85 - 85   2023.11

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Cysts or necrotic components in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma is associated with the risk of EUS-FNA/B complications including needle tract seeding. International journal

Hiroyuki Terasawa, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Takehiro Tanaka, Takeshi Tomoda, Taiji Ogawa, Yuki Ishihara, Tatsuya Kikuchi, Taisuke Obata, Takashi Oda, Akihiro Matsumi, Kazuya Miyamoto, Kosaku Morimoto, Yuki Fujii, Tatsuhiro Yamazaki, Daisuke Uchida, Shigeru Horiguchi, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Hironari Kato, Motoyuki Otsuka

Pancreatology : official journal of the International Association of Pancreatology (IAP) ... [et al.]   2023.10

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BACKGROUND: EUS-FNA/B for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is generally considered to be safe; however, while the incidence is low, there are occurrences of complications. Among these complications, there are serious ones like needle tract seeding (NTS), and it is not known than which types of tumors have the risks of EUS-FNA/B complications. This study aimed to evaluate the risk of EUS-FNA/B complications in patients with PDAC, focusing on morphological features. METHODS: Overall, 442 patients who underwent EUS-FNA/B for solid pancreatic masses between January 2018 and May 2022 in four institutions were retrospectively surveyed. Finally, 361 patients histopathologically diagnosed with PDAC were analyzed. Among these patients, 79 tumors with cysts or necrotic components were compared with 282 tumors without cysts or necrotic components. The incidence and risk of EUS-FNA/B complications including NTS were evaluated. RESULTS: There were 9 (2.4 %) of total EUS-FNA/B complications and 3 (0.8 %) of NTS. The incidence of total complication rate and NTS in tumors with cysts or necrotic components were significantly higher than in those without cysts or necrotic components (total complication 6.3 % vs. 1.4 %, p = 0.026, NTS 3.7 % vs. 0 %, p = 0.01). The transgastric route of puncture (OR: 93.3, 95 % CI: 3.81-2284.23) and the existence of cysts or necrotic components (OR: 7.3, 95 % CI: 1.47-36.19) were risk factors for EUS-FNA/B complications identified by the multivariate analysis. CONCLUSIONS: We should pay attention to the risks of EUS-FNA/B complications, including NTS, when the tumor has cysts or necrotic components.

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Association between BRCA Gene Variants and the Response to Modified FOLFIRINOX in Patients with Unresectable Pancreatic Cancer.

Shigeru Horiguchi, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Kosaku Morimoto, Akihiro Matsumi, Hiroyuki Terasawa, Yuki Fujii, Tatsuhiro Yamazaki, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Hironari Kato

Acta medica Okayama   77 ( 5 )   517 - 525   2023.10

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We investigated the effect of modified FOLFIRINOX (mFFX) in unresectable pancreatic cancer by retrospectively analyzing the cases of 43 patients who underwent BRCA testing (germline, n=11; somatic, n=26; both germline and somatic, n=6). The association between BRCA mutations and therapeutic effect was clarified. Six patients tested positive for germline pathogenic variants. Familial pancreatic cancer (33% vs. 3%, p=0.006) and peritoneal disseminated lesions (66% vs. 8%, p<0.001) were significantly more common in patients with germline pathogenic variants. The partial response (PR) rate was 100% in the germline BRCA-positive patients, and 27% in the germline BRCA-negative patients (p<0.001). The median progression-free survival (PFS) was not reached for any germline BRCA-positive patients but was 9.0 months for the germline BRCA-negative patients (p=0.042). Patients with stage IV BRCA-associated pancreatic cancer had better overall survival than those with non-BRCA-associated pancreatic cancer, although the difference was nonsignificant (not reached vs. 655 days, p=0.061). Our results demonstrate that a PR and prolonged PFS can be expected in germline BRCA-positive patients after treatment with mFFX. Our findings also suggest that germline BRCA pathogenic variants may be useful as biomarkers for the therapeutic effect of mFFX in patients with pancreatic cancer.

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The efficacy of non-anesthesiologist-administered propofol sedation with a target-controlled infusion system during double-balloon endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. International journal

Kazuya Miyamoto, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Taisuke Obata, Ryosuke Sato, Akihiro Matsumi, Kosaku Morimoto, Taiji Ogawa, Hiroyuki Terasawa, Yuki Fujii, Tatsuhiro Yamazaki, Daisuke Uchida, Shigeru Horiguchi, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Hironari Kato, Motoyuki Otsuka

BMC gastroenterology   23 ( 1 )   296 - 296   2023.9

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BACKGROUND: The sedation method used during double-balloon endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (DB-ERCP) differs among countries and/or facilities, and there is no established method. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of non-anesthesiologist-administered propofol (NAAP) sedation using a target-controlled infusion (TCI) system during DB-ERCP. METHODS: This retrospective study was conducted between May 2017 and December 2020 at an academic center. One hundred and fifty-six consecutive patients who underwent DB-ERCP were sedated by gastroenterologists using diazepam (n = 77) or propofol with a TCI system (n = 79), depending on the period. The primary endpoint was a comparison of poor sedation rates between the two groups. Poor sedation was defined as a condition requiring the use of other sedative agents or discontinuation of the procedure. Secondary endpoints were sedation-related adverse events and risk factors for poor sedation. RESULTS: Poor sedation occurred significantly more often in the diazepam sedation group (diazepam sedation, n = 12 [16%] vs. propofol sedation, n = 1 [1%]; P = 0.001). Vigorous body movements (3 or 4) (diazepam sedation, n = 40 [52%] vs. propofol sedation, n = 28 [35%]; P = 0.038) and hypoxemia (< 85%) (diazepam sedation, n = 7 [9%] vs. propofol sedation, n = 1 [1%]; P = 0.027) occurred significantly more often in the diazepam sedation group. In the multivariate analysis, age < 70 years old (OR, 10.26; 95% CI, 1.57-66.98; P = 0.015), BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2 (OR, 11.96; 95% CI, 1.67-85.69; P = 0.014), and propofol sedation (OR, 0.06; 95% CI, 0.01-0.58; P = 0.015) were associated factors for poor sedation. CONCLUSIONS: NAAP sedation with the TCI system during DB-ERCP was safer and more effective than diazepam sedation.

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A Comparison of the Efficacy of Plastic Stent Placement Above and Across the Sphincter of Oddi for Benign Biliary Hilar Stricture.

Hitomi Himei, Hironari Kato, Yosuke Saragai, Yuki Fujii, Tatsuhiro Yamazaki, Daisuke Uchida, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Shigeru Horiguchi, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Hiroyuki Okada

Acta medica Okayama   77 ( 3 )   291 - 299   2023.6

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We investigated the efficacy and safety of endoscopic plastic stent (PS) placement for hilar benign biliary strictures (BBSs) and compared cases with PS placement above (inside stent, IS) and across (usual stent, US) the sphincter of Oddi. Patients who underwent initial endoscopic PS placement for hilar BBSs between August 2012 and December 2021 were retrospectively analyzed. Hilar BBSs in 88 patients were investigated. Clinical success was achieved in 81 of these cases (92.0%), including 38 patients in the IS group and 43 patients in the US group. Unexpected stent exchange (uSE) before the first scheduled PS exchange occurred in 18 cases (22.2%). The median time from first stent placement to uSE was 35 days. There was no significant difference in the rate and median time to uSE between the two groups. The rates of adverse events such as pancreatitis or cholangitis in the two groups did not significantly differ. However, the rate of difficult stent removal in the IS group (15.8%) was significantly higher than that in the US group (0%) (p=0.0019). US placement is preferable to IS placement for scheduled stent exchange, as it offers the same effectiveness and risk of adverse events with easier stent removal.

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Endoscopic ablation therapy for the pancreatic neoplasms. International journal

Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Hironari Kato

Digestive endoscopy : official journal of the Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society   35 ( 4 )   430 - 442   2023.5

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Recently, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided ablation therapy has been reported as a less invasive therapy for patients with pancreatic neoplasms. Some ablation techniques, including injective ablation (using ethanol or other ablative agents), radiofrequency ablation (RFA), photodynamic therapy, and laser ablation, have been described in the literature. Among these, injective ablation and RFA are more frequently used for treating pancreatic neoplasms. Few studies have evaluated the effectiveness of EUS-guided ethanol ablation (EUS-EA) for potentially malignant solid neoplasms (neuroendocrine neoplasms or solid pseudopapillary neoplasms) and have reported a complete response (CR) rate of 60-80%. In addition, the CR rate after EUS-RFA for these lesions has been reported to be 55-100%, with no additional procedure-related adverse events (AEs). Regarding the amelioration of the symptoms of an insulinoma, the success rates of both the therapies were found to be excellent. Regarding complete tumor ablation, EUS-RFA appeared to be superior to EUS-EA. Although EUS-RFA has been reported as a safe treatment for pancreatic cancers, its effectiveness remains inadequate. Some studies have examined the effectiveness of EUS-guided injection ablation therapy for pancreatic cystic neoplasms (PCNs) and have reported CR rates that range from 35% to 79%. Alcohol-free chemotherapeutic agent ablation appears to be effective, with a low risk of AEs. However, studies on the effectiveness of EUS-RFA for PCNs are limited. In the future, EUS-guided ablation therapy could become a more widely used approach for potentially malignant and malignant pancreatic lesions.

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Risk Factors for Ceftriaxone-Associated Pseudolithiasis in Adults. International journal

Akihiro Matsumi, Takeshi Tomoda, Hiroyuki Terasawa, Yuki Fujii, Tatsuhiro Yamazaki, Daisuke Uchida, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Shigeru Horiguchi, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Hironari Kato

Digestion   1 - 7   2023.3

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INTRODUCTION: Ceftriaxone (CTRX) is known to occasionally cause pseudolithiasis. This condition is often observed in children; however, few studies have reported the incidence and risk factors for CTRX-associated pseudolithiasis. METHODS: In this single-center retrospective study, we investigated the incidence of and risk factors for CTRX-associated pseudolithiasis in adults. All patients underwent computed tomography to confirm pseudolithiasis before and after CTRX administration. RESULTS: The study included 523 patients. Pseudolithiasis was detected in 89 patients (17%). Data analysis showed that abdominal area-related biliary diseases at the site of infection (odds ratio [OR] 0.19, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.064-0.53, p = 0.0017), CTRX administration for >3 days (OR 5.0, 95% CI: 2.5-9.9, p < 0.0001), CTRX dose of 2 mg (OR 5.2, 95% CI: 2.8-9.6, p < 0.0001), fasting period >2 days (OR 3.2, 95% CI: 1.6-6.4, p = 0.0010), and estimated glomerular filtration rate <30 mL/min/1.73 m2 (OR 3.4, 95% CI: 1.6-7.5, p = 0.0022) were independent factors for pseudolithiasis. CONCLUSIONS: CTRX-associated pseudolithiasis may occur in adults and should be considered in the differential diagnosis in patients who develop abdominal pain or liver enzyme elevation after CTRX administration, particularly in patients with chronic kidney disease, in those who are fasting, in and those who receive high-dose CTRX therapy.

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Optimal liver drainage rate for survival in patients with unresectable malignant hilar biliary obstruction using 3D-image volume analyzer. International journal

Kosaku Morimoto, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Taisuke Obata, Takashi Oda, Kazuya Miyamoto, Akihiro Matsumi, Hiroyuki Terasawa, Yuki Fujii, Tatsuhiro Yamazaki, Shigeru Horiguchi, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Hironari Kato, Motoyuki Otsuka

Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology   16   17562848231206980 - 17562848231206980   2023

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BACKGROUND: Drainage exceeding 50% of total liver volume is a beneficial prognostic factor in patients with unresectable malignant hilar biliary obstruction (UMHBO). However, it is unclear what threshold percentage of total liver volume drained ('liver drainage rate') significantly improves survival in patients with UMHBO who received systemic chemotherapy. OBJECTIVES: We aimed to assess the optimal liver drainage rate that improves survival in patients with UMHBO receiving chemotherapy using a three-dimensional (3D)-image volume analyzer. DESIGN: This study was a single-center retrospective cohort study. METHODS: Data from 90 patients with UMHBO who received chemotherapy after endoscopic biliary drainage using metal stents at Okayama University Hospital from January 2003 to December 2020 were reviewed. The liver drainage rate was calculated by dividing the drained liver volume by the total liver volume using a 3D-image volume analyzer. The primary endpoint was overall survival by liver drainage rate. The secondary endpoints were time to recurrent biliary obstruction (TRBO) and prognostic factors. RESULTS: The median total liver volume was 1172 (range: 673-2032) mL, and the median liver drainage rate was 83% (range: 50-100). Overall survival was 376 (95% CI: 271-450) days, and patients with >80% drainage (n = 67) had significantly longer survival than those with <80% drainage (n = 23) (450 days versus 224 days, p = 0.0033, log-rank test). TRBO was 201 (95% CI: 155-327) days and did not differ significantly by liver drainage rate. Multivariate Cox proportional hazards regression analysis revealed >80% liver drainage [hazard ratio (HR): 0.35, 95% CI: 0.20-0.62, p = 0.0003] and hilar cholangiocarcinoma (HR: 0.30, 95% CI: 0.17-0.50, p < 0.0001) as significant prognostic factors. CONCLUSION: In patients with UMHBO scheduled for chemotherapy, >80% drainage is associated with improved survival. Further prospective multicenter studies are needed to verify the results of this study. TRAIL REGISTRATION: Okayama University Hospital, IRB number: 2108-011.

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Endoscopic treatment for duodenal perforation due to biliary stent dislocation: A case report and brief review of the literature. International journal

Yuki Fujii, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Kazuya Miyamoto, Akihiro Matsumi, Kosaku Morimoto, Hiroyuki Terasawa, Tatsuhiro Yamazaki, Shigeru Horiguchi, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Hironari Kato

Medicine   101 ( 48 )   e31868   2022.12

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RATIONALE: Duodenal wall perforation by a dislocated biliary stent placed for biliary structure is rare but can be life-threatening. There are few reports on the management of stent-related duodenal perforation. PATIENT CONCERNS: Three cases included in this study had undergone endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography with placement of a plastic stent for biliary stricture. Two cases had symptoms (fever or abdominal pain), while other case showed no symptom after biliary stent placement. DIAGNOSES: Dislocation of plastic stents was revealed on computed tomography or endoscopic images. Two patients were diagnosed with duodenal perforation due to distal migration of long stents with a straight shape on the distal side. One patient was diagnosed with fistula formation between the intrahepatic bile duct and duodenum due to perforation of a pigtail stent. INTERVENTIONS: All cases could successfully be managed endoscopically with closure by hemoclips or stent replacement. OUTCOMES: All 3 cases were improved after endoscopic treatment without any subsequent intervention. LESSONS: Longer stents with a straight distal side are associated with a higher risk of duodenal perforation. Endoscopic management is appropriate as a first-line approach for a clinically stable patient. At the time of stent placement, we should pay attention to the length and type of stent.

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Gastric linitis plastica with autoimmune pancreatitis diagnosed by an endoscopic ultrasonography-guided fine-needle biopsy: A case report. International journal

Ryosuke Sato, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Hiromitsu Kanzaki, Akihiro Matsumi, Kazuya Miyamoto, Kosaku Morimoto, Hiroyuki Terasawa, Yuki Fujii, Tatsuhiro Yamazaki, Daisuke Uchida, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Shigeru Horiguchi, Hironari Kato

World journal of clinical cases   10 ( 31 )   11607 - 11616   2022.11

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BACKGROUND: Gastric linitis plastica (GLP) is a subset of gastric cancer with a poor prognosis. It is difficult to obtain a definitive diagnosis by endoscopic mucosal biopsies, and the usefulness of an endoscopic ultrasonography-guided fine-needle biopsy (EUS-FNB) for GLP has been recently reported. Meanwhile, autoimmune diseases are occasionally known to coexist with malignant tumors as paraneoplastic syndrome. We herein report the usefulness of an EUS-FNB for detecting GLP and the possibility of paraneoplastic syndrome coexisting with GLP. CASE SUMMARY: An 81-year-old man was admitted to our hospital for a 1-mo history of epigastric pain that increased after eating. His laboratory data revealed high levels of serum carbohydrate antigen 19-9 and immunoglobulin-G4. Endoscopic examinations showed giant gastric folds and reddish mucosa; however, no epithelial changes were observed. The gastric lumen was not distensible by air inflation, suggesting GLP. Computed tomography showed the thickened gastric wall, the diffuse enlargement of the pancreas, and the peripancreatic rim, which suggested autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) coexisting with GLP. Because the pathological findings of the endoscopic biopsy showed no malignancy, he underwent an EUS-FNB and was diagnosed with GLP. He received chemotherapy for unresectable gastric cancer due to peritoneal metastasis, after which both the gastric wall thickening and diffuse enlargement of the pancreas were improved. CONCLUSION: An EUS-FNB for GLP with a negative endoscopic biopsy is useful, and AIP may develop as a paraneoplastic syndrome.

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Bilateral verses bilateral with tri-segmental endoscopic drainage using metal stents for high-grade malignant hilar biliary obstructions: A multicenter, randomized controlled trial: BRAVE study (BRAVE study). International journal

Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Hirofumi Kawamoto, Etsuji Ishida, Masakuni Fujii, Yutaka Akimoto, Hiroyuki Seki, Yuki Ishihara, Taiji Ogawa, Tatsuhiro Yamazaki, Yuki Fujii, Hironari Kato

Medicine   101 ( 40 )   e30857   2022.10

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INTRODUCTION: Bilateral endoscopic drainage with self-expanding metallic stent (SEMS) can be used to manage hilar malignant biliary obstruction (HMBO) more effectively in comparison to unilateral drainage. An increased drainage area is predicted to prolong stent patency and patient survival. However, few reports have described the utility of trisegmental drainage and the benefits of using trisegmental drainage remain unknown. Thus, we launched a randomized clinical trial (RCT) to compare the clinical outcomes between bilateral and trisegmental drainage using SEMSs in patients with high-grade HMBO. METHODS AND ANALYSIS: This study was conducted as a multicenter randomized control trial (RCT) in 8 high-volume medical centers in Japan, and will prove the non-inferiority of bilateral drainage to trisegmental drainage. Patients with unresectable HMBO with Bismuth type IIIa or IV who pass the inclusion and exclusion criteria will be randomized to receive bilateral or trisegmental drainage at a 1:1 ratio. At each center, the on-site study investigators will obtain informed consent from the candidates, and will use an electronic data capture system (REDCap) to input necessary information, and register candidates with the registration secretariat. The primary endpoint is the rate of non-recurrent biliary obstruction (RBO) at 180 days after SEMSs placement. A -10% non-inferiority margin is assumed in the statistical analysis of the primary endpoint. Secondary endpoints include the rate of technical and clinical success, time to recurrent biliary obstruction (TRBO), causes of RBO, procedure-related adverse events (AEs), procedure time, TRBO with or without endoscopic sphincterotomy, overall survival, and the technical and clinical success rates at reintervention. DISCUSSION: If the non-inferiority of bilateral drainage is demonstrated, it is predicted that the procedure time will be shortened and the medical cost will be reduced, which will be beneficial to the patient and the medical economy. TRIAL REGISTRATION: Registered in Japan Registry of Clinical Trial-Registration (trial number. jRCTs062220038). This version number 1. Protocol dated Jun 23, 2022.

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Optimization of Isolation Method for Extracellular Vesicles from Pancreatic Juice and Impact of Protease Activity. International journal

Koichiro Tsutsumi, Eijiro Ueta, Hironari Kato, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Shigeru Horiguchi, Hiroyuki Okada

Digestive diseases and sciences   67 ( 10 )   4797 - 4804   2022.10

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BACKGROUNDS: Pancreatic juice (PJ) is directly associated with pancreatic lesions, including pancreatic ductal cancer and intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm-derived cancer. Therefore, EVs secreted from these lesions into PJ can be promising biomarkers for early diagnosis. However, there are limited data from analysis of EVs in PJ samples. AIMS AND METHODS: We aimed to determine the stability of EVs in PJ collected using endoscopic naso-pancreatic drainage (ENPD) tubes as well as catheter during endoscopic retrograde cholangiography (ERCP), with or without the impact of positive protease activity, and optimize the EV isolation method. RESULTS: Size exclusion chromatography was found to be an optimal isolation method for EVs in PJ as it achieved higher recovery and purity of EVs compared with differential ultracentrifugation and polymer-based precipitation. Approximately 40% of the PJ samples collected during ERCP and more than 90% of those collected using ENPD tubes had positive protease activity. In vitro exposure to room temperature for less than 3 h was harmless to the structure of double-membrane EVs in PJ and the expression levels of TSG101, even with positive protease activity. CONCLUSIONS: We clarified the physiobiological status of EVs in PJ and optimized the EV isolation method using suitable PJ samples; these findings can be utilized to discover biomarkers for cancer diagnosis and elucidate their function.

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A Case of Lymphoid Hyperplasia of the Gallbladder Extending to the Bile Duct.

Kazuya Miyamoto, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Koki Matsubara, Takayoshi Miyake, Shigeru Horiguchi, Ryuta Takenaka, Susumu Shinoura, Shigeatsu Fujiki

Internal medicine (Tokyo, Japan)   2022.9

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A 72-year-old woman was referred for the examination of wall thickening of the bile duct and a polyp-like lesion on the gallbladder. The bile duct and gallbladder lesions were observed to be continuous on abdominal ultrasonography. We performed a bile duct biopsy, and pathological findings showed hyperplasia of the lymphoid follicles without malignancy. We considered these two lesions to be the same lesion, and laparoscopic cholecystectomy was performed to make a definite diagnosis. The pathological examination of the resected gallbladder also showed hyperplasia of the lymphoid follicles. We diagnosed the patient with lymphoid hyperplasia of the gallbladder extending to the bile duct.

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A case of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography-related main pancreatic duct perforation salvaged by endoscopic ultrasonography-guided pancreatic duct drainage.

Ryosuke Sato, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Akihiro Matsumi, Kosaku Morimoto, Hiroyuki Terasawa, Yuki Fujii, Tatsuhiro Yamazaki, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Shigeru Horiguchi, Hironari Kato

Clinical journal of gastroenterology   15 ( 6 )   1179 - 1184   2022.9

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We herein report a 78-year-old man who underwent endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) to examine main pancreatic duct (MPD) stenosis. During ERCP, MPD perforation occurred due to the cytology brush maneuver. Endoscopic pancreatic stenting to bridge the perforated site failed because the MPD was bent and formed a loop. Thus, we placed the stent at the proximal perforated side. The patient developed retroperitoneal perforation and pancreatic fistula with infection, showing a worsening condition. Pancreatic duct drainage was not effective, so we performed endoscopic ultrasonography-guided pancreatic duct drainage. Subsequently, he gradually improved and was discharged 3 months after initial ERCP.

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Stent-in-stent techniqueにて抜去した胆管金属ステントの2例

松三 明宏, 松本 和幸, 小幡 泰介, 織田 崇志, 菊池 達也, 宮本 和也, 森本 光作, 寺澤 裕之, 藤井 佑樹, 山崎 辰洋, 内田 大輔, 堀口 繁, 堤 康一郎, 加藤 博也

胆道   36 ( 3 )   349 - 349   2022.9

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Endoscopic ultrasonography-guided bilateral drainage with antegrade stenting in patient with malignant hilar biliary obstruction after bowel reconstruction. International journal

Ryosuke Sato, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Hiroyuki Terasawa, Yuki Fujii, Tatsuhiro Yamazaki, Shigeru Horiguchi, Hironari Kato

Endoscopy   54 ( S 02 )   E1026-E1027   2022.8

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Double guidewire technique stabilization procedure for endoscopic ultrasound-guided hepaticogastrostomy involving modifying the guidewire angle at the insertion site. International journal

Yuki Fujii, Hironari Kato, Hitomi Himei, Eijiro Ueta, Taiji Ogawa, Hiroyuki Terasawa, Tatsuhiro Yamazaki, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Shigeru Horiguchi, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Hiroyuki Okada

Surgical endoscopy   36 ( 12 )   8981 - 8991   2022.8

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BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Endoscopic ultrasonography-guided hepaticogastrostomy (EUS-HGS) is often performed using a single guidewire (SGW), but the efficacy of the double guidewire (DGW) technique during endoscopic ultrasonography-guided biliary drainage has been reported. We evaluated the efficacy of the DGW technique for EUS-HGS, focusing on the guidewire angle at the insertion site. METHODS: This retrospective cohort study included consecutive patients who underwent EUS-HGS between April 2012 and March 2021. We measured the guidewire angle at the insertion site using still fluoroscopic imaging. We compared the clinical outcomes of EUS-HGS with the DGW and SGW techniques. The factors associated with successful cannula insertion, need for additional fistula dilation and adverse event rate were assessed by a logistic regression multivariable analysis. RESULTS: The DGW group showed higher technical (p = 0.020) and clinical success rates (p = 0.016) than the SGW group, which showed more adverse events (p = 0.017) than the DGW group. Successful cannula insertion was associated with a guidewire angle > 137° and an uneven double-lumen cannula. The DGW technique made the guidewire angle obtuse at the insertion site (p < 0.0001). A guidewire angle ≤ 137° (OR, 35.6; 95% CI, 1.70-744; p = 0.0045) and intrahepatic bile duct diameter of the puncture site ≤ 3.0 mm (OR, 14.4; 95% CI, 1.37-152; p = 0.0056) were risk factors for needing additional fistula dilation in a multivariate analysis, and additional dilation was a significant predictive factor for adverse events (OR, 8.3; 95% CI, 0.9-77; p = 0.026). CONCLUSIONS: The DGW technique can modify the guidewire angle at the insertion site and facilitate stent deployment with few adverse events.

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Comparison of Bilateral and Trisegment Drainage in Patients with High-Grade Hilar Malignant Biliary Obstruction: A Multicenter Retrospective Study. International journal

Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Hironari Kato, Kosaku Morimoto, Kazuya Miyamoto, Yosuke Saragai, Hirofumi Kawamoto, Hiroyuki Okada

Gut and liver   17 ( 1 )   170 - 178   2022.7

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Background/Aims: Bilateral endoscopic drainage with self-expanding metallic stent (SEMS) can be used to effectively manage hilar malignant biliary obstruction. However, the benefits of using a trisegment drainage method remain unknown. Methods: This study retrospectively reviewed the data of 125 patients with Bismuth type IIIa or IV unresectable malignant strictures who underwent bilateral endoscopic drainage using SEMSs at four tertiary centers. The patients were divided into the bilateral and trisegment drainage groups for comparison. The primary endpoint was stent patency and the secondary endpoints were technical success, technical and clinical success of reintervention, and overall survival. Results: The technical success rates of the bilateral and trisegment drainage groups were 95% (34/36) and 90% (80/89) (p=0.41), respectively, with median stent patency durations of 226 and 170 days (p=0.26), respectively. Although the technical success of reintervention was not significantly different between the two groups (p=0.51), the clinical success rate of reintrvention was significantly higher in the trisegment drainage group (73% [11/15] vs 96% [47/49], p=0.009). The median survival times were 324 and 323 days in the bilateral and trisegment drainage groups, respectively (p=0.72). Multivariate Cox hazards model revealed no stent patency-associated factor; however, chemotherapy was associated with longer survival. Conclusions: Although no significant difference was noted with respect to stent patency, significantly higher clinical success rates were achieved with reintervention using the trisegment drainage method than using the bilateral drainage method alone.

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Efficacy of intraductal placement of non-flared fully-covered metal stent for refractory perihilar benign biliary strictures: A multicenter prospective study with long-term observation.

Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Hironari Kato, Masakuni Fujii, Toru Ueki, Yosuke Saragai, Hirofumi Tsugeno, Tomohiko Mannami, Hiroyuki Okada

Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences   2022.6

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BACKGROUND: Endoscopic fully-covered self-expandable metal stents (FCSEMSs) are used to treat benign biliary strictures (BBSs), however, treatment for perihilar BBSs is technically challenging. The aim of this study was to evaluate the usefulness of an unflared FCSEMS designed for intraductal placement in patients with refractory perihilar BBS. METHODS: Twenty-two consecutive patients with perihilar BBS unresolved by endoscopic plastic stent placement at 13 tertiary medical centers were prospectively enrolled. The FCSEMS was placed above the papilla and removed after 4 months. The primary outcome was stricture resolution at 4 months, and the secondary outcomes were technical success, stent removal, adverse events, and recurrence. RESULTS: The technical success rate of intraductal FCSEMS placement was 100%, and plastic stent placement at contralateral or side branch was performed in 86% of patients. The rate of successful stent removal at 4 months was 100%, and stricture resolution was observed in 91% of patients. Stent migration or stent-induced de novo stricture did not occur in any patient. The stricture recurrence rate was 16%, and the median (interquartile range) follow-up duration was 2.8 (1.6-3.3) years. CONCLUSIONS: Intraductal placement of unflared FCSEMS is effective treatment for refractory perihilar BBS.

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Successful removal of an uncovered metallic stent using peroral direct cholangioscopy and the stent-in-stent technique. International journal

Akihiro Matsumi, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Tatsuhiro Yamazaki, Shigeru Horiguchi, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Hironari Kato, Hiroyuki Okada

Endoscopy   2022.6

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Optimal surveillance of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms of the pancreas focusing on remnant pancreas recurrence after surgical resection. International journal

Tomokazu Fuji, Yuzo Umeda, Kosei Takagi, Ryuichi Yoshida, Kazuhiro Yoshida, Kazuya Yasui, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Hironari Kato, Takahito Yagi, Toshiyoshi Fujiwara

BMC cancer   22 ( 1 )   588 - 588   2022.5

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BACKGROUND: The international consensus guidelines for intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm of the pancreas (IPMN) presented clinical features as indications for surgery. Whereas surveillance for recurrence, including de novo lesions, is essential, optimal surveillance protocols have not been established. AIM AND METHODS: This study aimed to assess the clinical features of recurrence at the remnant pancreas (Rem-Panc) and extra-pancreas (Ex-Panc) after surgery for IPMN. Ninety-one patients of IPMN that underwent detailed preoperative assessment and pancreatectomy were retrospectively analyzed, focusing especially on the type of recurrence. RESULTS: The IPMNs were finally diagnosed as low-grade dysplasia (LDA, n = 42), high-grade dysplasia (HAD, n = 19), and invasive carcinoma (IPMC, n = 30). Recurrence was observed in 26 patients (29%), of which recurrence was seen at Rem-Panc in 19 patients (21%) and Ex-Panc in 7 patients (8%). The frequency of Rem-Panc recurrence was 10% in LDA, 21% in HDA, and 37% in IPMC. On the other hand, Ex-Panc recurrence was observed only in IPMC (23%). Ex-Panc recurrence showed shorter median recurrence-free survival (RFS) and overall survival (OS) than Rem-Panc recurrence (median RFS 8 months vs. 35 months, p < 0.001; median OS 25 months vs. 72 months, p < 0.001). Regarding treatment for Rem-Panc recurrence, repeat pancreatectomy resulted in better OS than no repeat pancreatectomy (MST 36 months vs. 15.5 months, p = 0.033). On multivariate analysis, main duct stenosis or disruption as a preoperative feature (hazard ratio [HR] 10.6, p = 0.002) and positive surgical margin (HR 4.4, p = 0.018) were identified as risk factors for Rem-Panc recurrence. CONCLUSIONS: The risk factors for Rem-Panc and Ex-Panc recurrence differ. Therefore, optimal surveillance on these features is desirable to ensure that repeat pancreatectomy for Rem-Panc recurrence can be an appropriate surgical intervention.

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Regulatory T cells induce a suppressive immune milieu and promote lymph node metastasis in intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma. International journal

Daisuke Konishi, Yuzo Umeda, Kazuhiro Yoshida, Kunitoshi Shigeyasu, Shuya Yano, Tomohiro Toji, Sho Takeda, Ryuichi Yoshida, Kazuya Yasui, Tomokazu Fuji, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Hiroyuki Kishimoto, Hiroyuki Michiue, Fuminori Teraishi, Hironari Kato, Hiroshi Tazawa, Hiroyuki Yanai, Takahito Yagi, Ajay Goel, Toshiyoshi Fujiwara

British journal of cancer   127 ( 4 )   757 - 765   2022.5

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BACKGROUND: Emerging evidence indicates that immunogenicity plays an important role in intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC). Herein, we systematically evaluated the clinical relevance of immunogenicity in ICC. METHODS: Highly immunogenic ICCs identified in the public dataset and the Cancer Immunome Atlas (TCIA) were assessed to determine the prognostic impact of immunogenicity in ICC and key components after curative resection. We also investigated the clinical relevance of the immune milieu in ICC. RESULTS: Using the Gene Expression Omnibus dataset 89749 and TCIA, we identified CD8+/forkhead box P3 (FoxP3)+ tumour-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs), T-cell immunoglobulin and mucin domain 3 (TIM-3) and human leukocyte antigen-A (HLA-A) in highly immunogenic ICCs. Immunohistochemical analysis of the in-house cohort showed that intratumoral FoxP3+ TILs correlated with CD8+ TILs (P = 0.045, Fisher's exact test) and that high FoxP3+/CD8+ ratio (FCR) was an important marker for poor survival (P < 0.001, log-rank test). Furthermore, the FCR was higher in tumour-free lymph nodes in ICCs with lymph node metastases than in those without lymph node metastases (P = 0.003, Mann-Whitney U test). CONCLUSIONS: FCR should be considered an important biomarker that represents the immune environment of ICC based on its potentially important role in tumour progression, especially lymph node metastasis.

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Recent advances regarding endoscopic biliary drainage for unresectable malignant hilar biliary obstruction. International journal

Hironari Kato, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Hiroyuki Okada

DEN open   2 ( 1 )   e33   2022.4

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Biliary drainage for unresectable malignant hilar biliary obstruction (UMHBO) is still associated with a number of controversies to be resolved. The superiority of bilateral drainage in comparison to unilateral drainage has not been proven obviously yet. However, bilateral drainage is necessary to treat obstructive jaundice in some UMHBO patients, and this may be connected with preservation of the functional liver volume. The partial stent-in-stent (SIS) method and side-by-side (SBS) method developed as bilateral drainage methods. There is no significant difference in the technical or clinical success rates of the SIS and SBS methods. In addition, these methods are comparable in terms of adverse events, patency period, and survival period. On the other hand, reintervention for recurrent biliary obstruction (RBO) after the SBS method seems to be easier in comparison to cases with RBO after the SIS method; however, there is no remarkable difference in the clinical results of these procedures. Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided biliary drainage also has become an option for patients with UMHBO. Left hepatic drainage using EUS-guided hepaticogastrostomy (EUS-HGS) has become common; however, few studies have reported the results of bridging drainage for the right lobe using the EUS-HGS route or EUS-guided hepaticojejunostomy. A few studies addressed the results of newly designed stents, such as the 6-mm braided metal stent and inside stent. The development of various drainage methods and new devices is necessary for the further advancement of endoscopic biliary drainage for patients with UMHBO, further studies to evaluate those methods and devices are warranted.

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Endoscopic removal of proximally migrated stents using a double-balloon enteroscope in patients with bowel reconstruction (with video). International journal

Takashi Oda, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Eijiro Ueta, Hitomi Himei, Taiji Ogawa, Hiroyuki Terasawa, Yuki Fujii, Tatsuhiro Yamazaki, Shigeru Horiguchi, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Hironari Kato, Hiroyuki Okada

DEN open   2 ( 1 )   e32   2022.4

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Endoscopic migrated stent removal using a balloon-assisted enteroscope is technically difficult in patients with bowel reconstruction. We report the treatment outcomes and endoscopic removal methods for migrated stents using a double-balloon enteroscope (DBE). We retrospectively studied 12 patients with stent migration into the main pancreatic duct (MPD) or bile duct who underwent bowel reconstruction between January 2012 and June 2020. The successful removal rates in the MPD (n = 3) and the bile duct (n = 9) were 66.7% (2/3) and 88.9% (8/9), respectively. The removal techniques included the indirect method (n = 3), the direct method (n = 4), and a combination of indirect and direct methods (n = 3). The removal devices included an extraction balloon catheter (n = 7), basket catheter (n = 5), biopsy forceps (n = 3), and snare (n = 2). Stent removal using a DBE was feasible and useful as the first treatment for patients with bowel reconstruction. The choice of the direct and/or indirect method according to the situation of the migrated stent is important.

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術後腸管症例におけるステント迷入に対するダブルバルン内視鏡を用いたステント抜去法

織田 崇志, 松本 和幸, 加藤 博也, 小幡 泰介, 上田 英次郎, 姫井 人美, 松三 明宏, 森本 光作, 小川 泰司, 寺澤 裕之, 藤井 佑樹, 山崎 辰洋, 堀口 繁, 堤 康一郎

Gastroenterological Endoscopy   64 ( Suppl.1 )   765 - 765   2022.4

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胃切後Roux-en-Y再建腸管を有する患者の総胆管結石治療におけるバルーン内視鏡下ERCPの治療戦略

小幡 泰介, 堤 康一郎, 加藤 博也, 織田 崇志, 森本 光作, 姫井 人美, 松三 明宏, 上田 英次郎, 小川 泰司, 寺澤 裕之, 藤井 佑樹, 山崎 辰洋, 松本 和幸, 堀口 繁, 岡田 裕之

Gastroenterological Endoscopy   64 ( Suppl.1 )   820 - 820   2022.4

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胆管空腸吻合術後の肝内結石に対する直接胆道鏡の有用性の検討

松三 明宏, 松本 和幸, 加藤 博也, 小幡 泰介, 織田 崇志, 上田 英次郎, 姫井 人美, 森本 光作, 小川 泰司, 寺澤 裕之, 藤井 佑樹, 山崎 辰洋, 堀口 繁, 堤 康一郎, 岡田 裕之

Gastroenterological Endoscopy   64 ( Suppl.1 )   821 - 821   2022.4

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Diagnostic Utility of the PD-L1 Immunostaining in Biopsy Specimens of Patients with Biliary Tract Neoplasms. International journal

Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Toshiaki Ohara, Masayoshi Fujisawa, Akinobu Takaki, Masahiro Takahara, Hironari Kato, Ryuichi Yoshida, Yuzo Umeda, Takahito Yagi, Akihiro Matsukawa, Hiroyuki Okada

Journal of gastrointestinal surgery : official journal of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract   26 ( 6 )   1213 - 1223   2022.2

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BACKGROUND: Anti-programmed death 1/programmed death ligand 1 (PD1/PD-L1) antibodies have been successfully used as treatment agents for several solid tumors; however, it is difficult to predict their effectiveness. We evaluated whether biopsy specimens could predict the positive status of PD-L1 in surgically resected tissue. METHODS: Among 91 patients who underwent tissue sampling with endoscopic or liver biopsy before surgery for biliary tract neoplasms in an academic center, 45 (49%) patients were selected for retrospective analysis because the quality and quantity of their biopsy specimens were adequate for histologic evaluation. We performed immunohistochemical staining to investigate the PD-L1 expression in both resected and biopsy specimens. The percentage of the positively stained cells was calculated for subsequent use in the correlation investigation. RESULTS: The biopsy methods were endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in 28 cases, percutaneous liver biopsy in 10 cases, and endoscopic ultrasound fine-needle aspiration in 7 cases. Among the 45 patients, when patients with > 10% positive tumor cells in surgically resected tissues were regarded as truly positive PD-L1, the positive and negative concordance rates between surgically resected tissues and biopsy samples were 56% (5/9) and 100% (36/36), respectively. With regard to the use of preoperative biopsy as a diagnostic tool, all (5/5) PD-L1-positive patients had a positive resected specimen. The accuracy of each biopsy method was as follows: ERCP, 89% (25/28); fine-needle aspiration, 86% (6/7); and liver biopsy, 100% (10/10). CONCLUSIONS: Biopsy samples could be a surrogate material for the assessment of the PD-L1 expression with substantial positive and high negative concordance rates.

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Successful endoscopic three-branch self-expandable metallic stent placement using a novel device delivery system for malignant hilar biliary stricture. International journal

Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Hironari Kato, Yuki Fujii, Tatsuhiro Yamazaki, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Shigeru Horiguchi, Hiroyuki Okada

Endoscopy   2021.12

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Pancreatic actinomycosis treated by antibiotics after diagnosis using endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle biopsy.

Kazuya Miyamoto, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Kazuki Ocho, Koji Fujita, Shigeru Horiguchi, Ryuta Takenaka, Shigeatsu Fujiki

Clinical journal of gastroenterology   14 ( 6 )   1785 - 1790   2021.12

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A 71-year-old man who had undergone total gastrectomy, partial pancreatectomy, and splenectomy with Roux-en-Y reconstruction for gastric cancer was referred for a possible pancreatic tail tumor. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography showed mold-like, poor contrast lesion in the dilated main pancreatic duct in the pancreatic tail. Endoscopic ultrasonography revealed a slightly hyperechoic solid lesion that occupied the lumen of the main pancreatic duct. Linear calcification was observed in the lesions on both computed tomography and endoscopic ultrasonography, and endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle biopsy was performed. Histopathology revealed sulfur grains and inflammatory infiltrates with no malignant findings. We also performed an anaerobic culture using fine-needle biopsy specimens, and Actinomyces meyeri was detected in the culture results. After confirming susceptibility, oral administration of amoxicillin was initiated. After 8 months of treatment, the size of the lesion slightly decreased, and the antibiotics treatment is still ongoing. This shows that such cases could be diagnosed based on histological findings and anaerobic culture using a fine-needle biopsy specimen, and unnecessary surgery may be avoided. In the case of tumors developed in the residual pancreas without typical malignant imaging findings, pancreatic actinomycosis should be considered as a differential diagnosis.

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A Rare Complication of Barium Swallow Test. International journal

Kosei Takagi, Noriyuki Kanehira, Kazuyuki Matsumoto

Gastroenterology   2021.10

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Risk Factors for the Development of High-risk Stigmata in Branch-duct Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasms.

Tatsuhiro Yamazaki, Takeshi Tomoda, Hironari Kato, Kazuya Miyamoto, Akihiro Matsumi, Eijiro Ueta, Yuki Fujii, Yosuke Saragai, Daisuke Uchida, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Shigeru Horiguchi, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Hiroyuki Okada

Internal medicine (Tokyo, Japan)   60 ( 20 )   3205 - 3211   2021.10

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Objective Strict follow-up is recommended for branch-duct intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (BD-IPMNs) to avoid missing the development of high-risk stigmata (HRS) at a premalignant stage. This study explored the risk factors associated with the development of HRS during follow-up. Methods We performed a retrospective analysis of 283 patients with BD-IPMN, treated at Okayama University Hospital in Japan between January 2009 and December 2016. Only patients with imaging studies indicative of classical features of BD-IPMN without HRS and followed for over one year were included in the study. We performed radiological follow-up every six months and collected patients' demographic data, cyst characteristics, and clinical outcomes and used univariate logistic regression models to determine the odds of developing HRS. Results Ten patients (3.5%) developed HRS after a median surveillance period of 55.8 months. The main pancreatic duct (MPD) size (5-9 mm) and cyst growth rate (>2.5 mm/year) were both suggested to be possible risk factors for the development of HRS [odds ratio, 14.2; 95% confidence interval (CI), 3.1-65.2, p=0.0006, and odds ratio, 6.1; 95% CI 1.5-25.5, p=0.014]. Regarding the number of worrisome features (WFs), the rate of HRS development was 2.0% (4/199) in cases with no WF, 1.6% (1/62) in cases with single WF and 22.7% (5/22) in cases with multiple WFs, respectively. The rate of HRS development was significantly higher in cases with multiple WFs than in the other cases (p<0.0001). Conclusion MPD dilation, rapid cyst growth, and multiple WFs were significant risk factors for the development of HRS. In the presence of such features, it is necessary to closely follow the development of HRS and avoid missing the best opportunity to perform surgical intervention.

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Plasma KRAS mutations predict the early recurrence after surgical resection of pancreatic cancer. International journal

Soichiro Ako, Hironari Kato, Kazuhiro Nouso, Hideaki Kinugasa, Hiroyuki Terasawa, Hiroshi Matushita, Saimon Takada, Yosuke Saragai, Sho Mizukawa, Shinichiro Muro, Daisuke Uchida, Takeshi Tomoda, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Shigeru Horiguchi, Daisuke Nobuoka, Ryuichi Yoshida, Yuzo Umeda, Takahito Yagi, Hiroyuki Okada

Cancer biology & therapy   22 ( 10-12 )   1 - 7   2021.10

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BACKGROUND: The technique to analyze circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) in body fluid (so-called "liquid biopsy") is recently developed. AIMS: Our aim was to assess the utility of liquid biopsy for predicting progression of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) after surgical resection or chemotherapy. METHODS: A total of 72 patients with PDAC were retrospectively enrolled for this study, 33 treated surgically and 39 given chemotherapy, either FOLFIRINOX (oxaliplatin/irinotecan/fluorouracil/leucovorin) or gemcitabine plus nab-paclitaxel. Prior to treatment, patients were screened for the presence of KRAS mutations (G12D and G12V) in plasma using droplet digital polymerase chain reaction, and outcomes were compared. RESULTS: KRAS mutations were identified in plasma samples of 12 patients (36%) underwent surgical resection. Patients with plasma KRAS mutations had significantly shorter disease-free survival (DFS) and overall survival (p < .01 and p = .01, respectively). Of 10 clinical variables analyzed, plasma KRAS mutation was the factor predictive of DFS in multivariate analysis (RR = 3.58, 95% CI: 1.36-9.60; p = .01). Although 12 patients (31%) given chemotherapy tested positive for plasma KRAS mutations, there was no demonstrable relation between plasma KRAS mutations and progression-free survival (PFS) or overall survival (OS) (p = .35 and p = .68, respectively). CONCLUSIONS: In patients with PDAC, detection of KRAS mutations in plasma proved independently predictive of early recurrence after surgical resection but did not correlate with PFS following chemotherapy.

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Usefulness of contrast-enhanced endoscopic ultrasonography for the treatment of ethanol reinjection in patient with small pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasm. International journal

Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Hironari Kato, Hiroyuki Okada

Digestive endoscopy : official journal of the Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society   34 ( 1 )   e5-e6   2021.10

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下痢を契機に発見され大量の漿液性分泌物を伴った肝内胆管由来の嚢胞内充実性腫瘍の1例

織田 崇志, 松本 和幸, 加藤 博也, 吉田 龍一, 西田 賢司, 藤井 佑樹, 山崎 辰洋, 友田 健, 堀口 繁, 堤 康一郎, 岡田 裕之

胆道   35 ( 4 )   651 - 659   2021.10

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Effectiveness of Menghini-Type Needles for Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Fine-Needle Aspiration of Pancreatic Masses. International journal

Sho Mizukawa, Hironari Kato, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Shinichiro Muro, Yutaka Akimoto, Daisuke Uchida, Takeshi Tomoda, Naoki Yamamoto, Shigeru Horiguchi, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Hirofumi Inoue, Noriyuki Tanaka, Hiroyuki Okada

Digestive diseases and sciences   66 ( 9 )   3171 - 3178   2021.9

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BACKGROUND: Cutting needles are thought to be effective as biopsy needles. A few types of cutting needles are available for endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA), and the Menghini-type needle is an end-type cutting needle. AIMS: A prospective randomized controlled trial was conducted to compare the results of EUS-FNA using a Menghini-type needle (needle M) versus a conventional needle (needle S). METHODS: The main eligibility criteria were as follows: patients with a pancreatic mass referred for EUS-FNA, ≥ 20 years old, and a performance status < 4. The primary outcome was the sample quality. The secondary outcomes were factors associated with the sample quality, diagnostic accuracy, and adverse events. RESULTS: A total of 97 patients were enrolled in this study. The sample quality for total puncture with needle M (92.8%) was significantly higher than that with needle S (81.4%) (p = 0.0305). The tumor size (p = 0.033) and type of needle (p = 0.031) were significant factors associated with adequate tissue collection in univariate and multivariate analyses (odds ratio [OR] 2.71; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.12-6.54; p = 0.027 for tumor size, and OR 2.93; 95% CI 1.23-8.21; p = 0.0153 for type of needle). The diagnostic accuracy of each needle was 88.7% (86/97) with needle M and 73.2% (71/97) with needle S. Adverse events occurred in 2 of the 97 patients (0.02%). CONCLUSION: A Menghini-type needle was able to obtain core tissue for histology more effectively than a conventional aspiration needle. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBERS: UMIN registration number of 000020668.

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Efficacy of double-balloon enteroscopy-assisted endoscopic balloon dilatation combined with stent deployment for hepaticojejunostomy anastomotic stricture. International journal

Takeshi Tomoda, Hironari Kato, Toru Ueki, Tsuneyoshi Ogawa, Ken Hirao, Yutaka Akimoto, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Shigeru Horiguchi, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Hiroyuki Okada

Digestive endoscopy : official journal of the Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society   2021.7

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BACKGROUND: Hepaticojejunostomy anastomotic stricture (HJAS) is a significant complication of biliary reconstruction surgery. Endoscopic management of HJAS using double-balloon enteroscopy has expanded; however, retrospective reports in this setting are limited. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of endoscopic balloon dilatation combined with stent deployment for HJAS. METHODS: This was a single-arm prospective clinical trial involving 40 patients with treatment-naïve HJAS enrolled between March 2016 and August 2019 at four endoscopy units in Japan. For HJAS, plastic stents combined with balloon dilatation were placed for 6 months after initial stenting. The primary outcome was HJ anastomosis patency 12 months after stent removal. RESULTS: The technical success rate was 97.5% (39/40). The failed case required percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage using the rendezvous technique. All cases achieved successful endoscopic treatment. During the treatment period, four of 40 patients (10%) ended the study protocol due to unrelated causes and were excluded from the primary analysis. Among the 36 patients, clinical success was achieved in 34 (94.4%) patients. The remaining two patients achieved HJAS resolution after an additional 3 months. All 36 patients achieved HJAS resolution. Adverse events were observed in two patients (5.0%) who developed moderate cholangitis. During a median follow-up of 21.3 months, HJAS recurrence was observed in 8.3% (3/36) with a median time to recurrence of 4.3 months and HJ anastomosis patency at 12 months was 94.4%. CONCLUSIONS: Endoscopic balloon dilatation combined with plastic stent deployment for 6 months was a safe and effective strategy for HJAS. (Clinical Trial Registry no. UMIN000020613).

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Balloon Enteroscopy-Assisted Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography for the Treatment of Common Bile Duct Stones in Patients with Roux-en-Y Gastrectomy: Outcomes and Factors Affecting Complete Stone Extraction. International journal

Taisuke Obata, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Hironari Kato, Toru Ueki, Kazuya Miyamoto, Tatsuhiro Yamazaki, Akihiro Matsumi, Yuki Fujii, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Shigeru Horiguchi, Kengo Yasugi, Tsuneyoshi Ogawa, Ryuta Takenaka, Hiroyuki Okada

Journal of clinical medicine   10 ( 15 )   2021.7

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BACKGROUND: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for extraction of common bile duct (CBD) stones in patients with Roux-en-Y gastrectomy (RYG) remains technically challenging. METHODS: Seventy-nine RYG patients (median 79 years old) underwent short-type double-balloon enteroscopy-assisted ERCP (sDBE-ERCP) for CBD stones at three referral hospitals from 2011-2020. We retrospectively investigated the treatment outcomes and potential factors affecting complete stone extraction. RESULTS: The initial success rates of reaching the papilla of Vater, biliary cannulation, and biliary intervention, including complete stone extraction or biliary stent placement, were 92%, 81%, and 78%, respectively. Of 57 patients with attempted stone extraction, complete stone extraction was successful in 74% for the first session and ultimately in 88%. The adverse events rate was 5%. The multivariate analysis indicated that the largest CBD diameter ≥ 14 mm (odds ratio (OR), 0.04; 95% confidence interval (CI), 0.01-0.58; p = 0.018) and retroflex position (OR, 6.43; 95% CI, 1.12-36.81; p = 0.037) were independent predictive factors affecting complete stone extraction achievement. CONCLUSIONS: Therapeutic sDBE-ERCP for CBD stones in a relatively elderly RYG cohort, was effective and safe. A larger CBD diameter negatively affected complete stone extraction, but using the retroflex position may be useful for achieving complete stone clearance.

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Study protocol for endoscopic ultrasonography-guided ethanol injection therapy for patients with pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasm: a multicentre prospective study. International journal

Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Hironari Kato, Masayuki Kitano, Kazuo Hara, Masaki Kuwatani, Reiko Ashida, Mamoru Takenaka, Tatsuhiro Yamazaki, Jun Sakurai, Michihiro Yoshida, Hiroyuki Okada

BMJ open   11 ( 7 )   e046505   2021.7

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INTRODUCTION: The management of small pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms (PNENs) remains controversial. The standard treatment for PNENs is surgical resection; however, invasiveness of surgical procedure remains higher and the incidence of postoperative adverse events is still high. Recently, the efficacy and safety of endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS)-guided ethanol injection for small PNENs has been preliminarily demonstrated. Thus, a multicentre prospective study is being conducted to evaluate the efficacy and safety of EUS-guided ethanol injection therapy for small PNENs. METHODS AND ANALYSIS: The major eligibility criteria are the presence of pathologically diagnosed grade (G) 1 tumour, a tumour size of ≤15 mm and non-functional PNEN or insulinoma. For treatment, we will use a 25-gauge needle and pure ethanol. Contrast-enhanced CT (CE-CT) will be performed on postoperative day 3-5, and if enhanced areas of the tumour are still apparent, an additional session is scheduled during the same hospitalisation period. We set the total amount of ethanol per session to 2 mL. To evaluate the efficacy and safety, CE-CT will be performed at 1 and 6 months after treatment. The primary endpoint is the percentage of subjects who achieved all of the following evaluated points. Efficacy will be evaluated based on the achievement of complete ablation (defined as no enhanced area within the tumour on CE-CT) at 1 and 6 months. Safety will be evaluated based on the avoidance of severe adverse events within 1 month after treatment, continuing severe pancreatic fistula at 1 month after treatment and the incidence and/or exacerbation of diabetes mellitus at 6 months after treatment. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION: This protocol has been approved by Okayama University Certified Review Board (approval number. CRB19-007). The results will be submitted to peer-reviewed journals and will be presented at international conferences. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: jRCTs061200016.

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Randomized trial comparing the 25G and 22G Franseen needles in endoscopic ultrasound-guided tissue acquisition from solid pancreatic masses for adequate histological assessment. International journal

Takeshi Tomoda, Hironari Kato, Yuuki Fujii, Tatsuhiro Yamazaki, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Shigeru Horiguchi, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Hirofumi Inoue, Takehiro Tanaka, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Hiroyuki Okada

Digestive endoscopy : official journal of the Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society   2021.7

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BACKGROUND: The effects of the Franseen needle size in endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle biopsy (EUS-FNB) of solid pancreatic masses remain unclear. This study aimed to compare 25G and 22G Franseen needles in terms of adequate tissue acquisition from solid pancreatic masses. METHODS: In this single-center, crossover, randomized noninferiority trial, eligible patients underwent EUS-FNB with both 25G and 22G Franseen needles in a randomized order between November 2018 and August 2020. Tissue specimens from each pass were separately evaluated based on the cellularity scoring system. The primary outcome was the proportion of acquired specimens allowing adequate histological assessment (cellularity score ≥3). A -15% noninferiority margin was assumed. RESULTS: Data from 88 patients were analyzed, which showed malignant and benign lesions in 84 (95.5%) and four (4.5%) patients, respectively. Of the 88 specimens, 62 (70.5%) and 69 (78.4%) acquired using 25G and 22G needles, respectively, allowed adequate histological assessment. The adjusted proportion difference was -6.6% (95% confidence interval -8.8% to -4.5%), indicating noninferiority of the 25G Franseen needle (P < 0.001). The diagnostic accuracies of the 25G and 22G needles were 86.4% and 89.8%, respectively, with no significant difference (P = 0.180). Adverse events occurred in one patient. CONCLUSIONS: The 25G Franseen needle showed a noninferior adequate tissue acquisition and similar diagnostic performance compared to that of the 22G Franseen needle. However, a 15% noninferiority margin was high for clinical use; thus, further consideration is needed (Clinical Trial Registry no. UMIN000034596).

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Hemosuccus Pancreaticus Due to the Rupture of a Pseudoaneurysm That Developed in an Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm.

Taisuke Obata, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Hironari Kato, Tatsuhiro Yamazaki, Yuki Fujii, Takeshi Tomoda, Shigeru Horiguchi, Hiroyuki Okada

Internal medicine (Tokyo, Japan)   60 ( 13 )   2033 - 2038   2021.7

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A 76-year-old woman with branch duct intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) was admitted with epigastric pain and vomiting. She had received warfarin due to a history of deep vein thrombosis. A blood test showed decreased serum hemoglobin and elevated serum amylase. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography revealed acute pancreatitis and formation of a pseudoaneurysm in the IPMN. We suspected rupture of a pseudoaneurysm and performed trans-catheter angiography. Angiography showed extravasation from the posterior superior pancreaticoduodenal artery, and coil embolization was performed. It is important to be alert for the formation of pseudoaneurysm in patients with cystic neoplasms.

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Extracellular vesicle-shuttled miRNAs as a diagnostic and prognostic biomarker and their potential roles in gallbladder cancer patients. International journal

Eijiro Ueta, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Hironari Kato, Hiroshi Matsushita, Hidenori Shiraha, Masakuni Fujii, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Shigeru Horiguchi, Hiroyuki Okada

Scientific reports   11 ( 1 )   12298 - 12298   2021.6

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Circulating microRNAs (miRNAs) in serum extracellular vesicles (EVs) are a promising biomarker in cancer. We aimed to elucidate the serum EVs miRNA biomarkers to identify patients with gallbladder cancer (GBC) and to clarify their potential roles. One hundred nineteen serum EVs from GBC and non-GBC individuals were isolated by pure-EVs-yieldable size-exclusion chromatography, and then were analyzed using a comprehensive miRNAs array and RT-qPCR-based validation. The functional roles of the identified miRNAs were also investigated using GBC cell lines. Serum EVs miR-1246 and miR-451a were significantly upregulated and downregulated, respectively in GBC patients (P = 0.005 and P = 0.001), in line with their expression levels in cancer tissue according to an in silico analysis. The combination of CEA and CA19-9 with miR-1246 showed the highest diagnostic power (AUC, 0.816; Sensitivity, 72.0%; Specificity, 90.8%), and miR-1246 was an independent prognostic marker of GBC (Hazard ratio, 3.05; P = 0.017) according to a Cox proportional hazards model. In vitro, miR-1246 promoted cell proliferation and invasion, while miR-451a inhibited cell proliferation and induced apoptosis with the targeting of MIF, PSMB8 and CDKN2D. Taken together, miR-1246 in serum EVs has potential application as a diagnostic and prognostic marker and miR-451a may be a novel therapeutic target in GBC.

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Endoscopic omentum filling for endoscope perforation at the efferent loop. International journal

Kazuya Miyamoto, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Hirohumi Tsugeno, Ryuta Takenaka, Shigeatsu Fujiki

Gastrointestinal endoscopy   93 ( 6 )   1423 - 1424   2021.6

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Efficacy of low dose rectal diclofenac for preventing post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography pancreatitis: Propensity score-matched analysis. International journal

Takeshi Tomoda, Hironari Kato, Kazuya Miyamoto, Akihiro Matsumi, Eijiro Ueta, Yuuki Fujii, Yousuke Saragai, Tatsuhiro Yamazaki, Daisuke Uchida, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Shigeru Horiguchi, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Hiroyuki Okada

Digestive endoscopy : official journal of the Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society   33 ( 4 )   656 - 662   2021.5

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BACKGROUND: Acute pancreatitis is a major adverse event of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). Rectal administration of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) decreases the incidence of post-ERCP pancreatitis (PEP). However, the efficacy of low dose rectal NSAIDs for preventing PEP remains controversial. METHODS: We performed a retrospective study of 301 patients with native papilla and a body weight of <50 kg who underwent ERCP between September 2010 and October 2019. After July 2016, a 25 mg dose of rectal diclofenac was routinely administered within 15 min before ERCP (NSAIDs group, n = 72) and the control group (n = 229) consisted of patients undergoing ERCP before this date without treatment. We compared the incidence of PEP between the two groups using propensity score matching. RESULTS: A total of 66 pairs of patients in each group were selected. The patients and procedural-related factors were similar in both groups. In total, 15 patients (11.4%) developed PEP: 12.1% (8/66) in the NSAIDs group and 10.6% (7/66) in the control group (Odds ratio (OR) 1.2; 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.4-3.5; P = 0.78). There was no significant difference in incidence of other adverse events related to ERCP between the two groups. CONCLUSIONS: Prophylactic administration of a 25 mg dose of rectal diclofenac did not reduce the incidence of PEP in patients with a native papilla and a body weight of <50 kg in this study and a certain dose of rectal NSAIDs, such as a 100-mg dose, should be administered regardless of body weight to prevent PEP.

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The Long-Term Outcomes of Endoscopic Papillectomy and Management of Cases of Incomplete Resection: A Single-Center Study. International journal

Shinichiro Muro, Hironari Kato, Akihiro Matsumi, Yuki Ishihara, Yosuke Saragai, Shuntaro Yabe, Saimon Takata, Daisuke Uchida, Takeshi Tomoda, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Shigeru Horiguchi, Hiroyuki Okada

Journal of gastrointestinal surgery : official journal of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract   25 ( 5 )   1247 - 1252   2021.5

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BACKGROUND: Endoscopic papillectomy is increasingly performed as an alternative to surgery for early ampullary tumors. AIM: This retrospective study aimed to evaluate the long-term results of endoscopic papillectomy, the management of cases with incomplete endoscopic resection, and the long-term recurrence rates. METHODS: All 46 patients who underwent endoscopic papillectomy for ampullary tumors between November 2003 and March 2018 were retrospectively evaluated. RESULTS: The final pathological diagnoses were adenoma (n = 44) and adenocarcinoma (n = 2). Histopathological evaluations after endoscopic papillectomy revealed that complete resection was achieved in 19 patients (19/46, 41.3%). Among the 27 patients with incomplete resection, the margin was histopathologically positive in 14 patients and difficult to evaluate in 13. Additional surgery was performed for 2 of the 14 patients with positive margins. Excluding 2 patients who received additional surgery, 7 of the 25 patients with incomplete resection had recurrence, and 18 had no recurrence during the follow-up period. Ten (77%) of the 13 patients in whom the margin was difficult to evaluate had no recurrence. CONCLUSION: Approximately 80% of the patients in whom the histopathological evaluation of the resected margin was difficult had no recurrence even after approximately 5 years of follow-up. Thus, careful observation may be considered for these patients.

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Endoscopic ultrasonography findings of pancreatic parenchyma for predicting subtypes of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms. International journal

Yuki Fujii, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Hironari Kato, Tatsuhiro Yamazaki, Takeshi Tomoda, Shigeru Horiguchi, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Kenji Nishida, Takehiro Tanaka, Keiji Hanada, Hiroyuki Okada

Pancreatology : official journal of the International Association of Pancreatology (IAP) ... [et al.]   21 ( 3 )   622 - 629   2021.4

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BACKGROUND AND AIMS: The subtypes of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs) are closely associated with the clinicopathological behavior and recurrence after surgical resection. However, there are no established non-invasive methods to confirm the subtypes of IPMNs without surgery. The aim of this study is to predict the subtypes of IPMNs using the findings of endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS). METHODS: Sixty-two consecutive patients with IPMNs who underwent EUS before surgery were retrospectively reviewed. The following EUS findings were analyzed and their relationship with the subtypes was evaluated: diameter of the main pancreatic duct, cyst size, number of cysts, height of mural nodule, early chronic pancreatitis (CP) finding, fatty parenchyma and atrophic parenchyma. RESULTS: The subtypes of IPMNs were as follows: gastric (G)-type 38 (61%), intestinal (I) -type 14 (23%) and pancreatobiliary (PB) -type 10 (16%). Fatty parenchyma was significantly associated with G-type (P < 0.0001). Early CP findings ≥2 and atrophic parenchyma were significantly correlated with I-type (P < 0.0001). PB-type was significantly associated with pancreatic parenchyma without early CP findings or fatty degeneration in comparison to the other subtypes (P < 0.0001). Using the above characteristic EUS findings, the sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy were as follows: 63%, 92% and 74%, respectively, in G-type, 57%, 96% and 87% in I-type, and 90%, 94% and 94% in PB-type. CONCLUSIONS: The evaluation of EUS findings, especially focused on the pancreatic parenchyma, has the potential to predict the subtypes of IPMN.

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Treatment outcomes, including risk factors of stone recurrence, for hepatolithiasis using balloon-assisted endoscopy in patients with hepaticojejunostomy (with video). International journal

Yuki Ishihara, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Hironari Kato, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Takeshi Tomoda, Akihiro Matsumi, Kazuya Miyamoto, Tatsuhiro Yamazaki, Yosuke Saragai, Yuki Fujii, Daisuke Uchida, Shigeru Horiguchi, Hiroyuki Okada

Surgical endoscopy   35 ( 4 )   1895 - 1902   2021.4

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BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS: Endoscopic treatment outcomes for hepatolithiasis in patients with altered anatomy are not well known. The aim of this study was to evaluate the treatment outcomes of hepatolithiasis in patients with hepaticojejunostomy (HJ) using short-type double-balloon endoscopy (sDBE) and to assess the risk factors for stone recurrence. PATIENTS AND METHODS: This was a retrospective cohort study that consisted of 73 patients with hepatolithiasis who underwent bowel reconstruction with HJ at an academic center. Stone removal was performed using sDBE. After balloon-occluded cholangiography using sDBE, peroral direct cholangioscopy (PDCS) using ultraslim endoscopy was performed to check for residual stones, depending on the bowel reconstruction method. Recurrence was defined as the development of cholangitis from stones. RESULTS: The success rate of reaching the HJ site was 92% (67/73), and the complete stone removal rate was 93% (62/67) with multiple sessions (mean number 1.5 ± 0.9). The occurrence rate of procedure-related adverse events was 6.8%. Among 58 patients evaluated for stone recurrence, 13 (22%) developed recurrence during a median follow-up period of 2.7 years (interquartile range: 1.5-4.8). Multivariate analyses determined that a stone diameter ≥ 8 mm [odds ratio (OR), 5.57; 95% confidence interval (CI), 1.39-37.2; p = 0.013] and performing PDCS (OR, 0.16; 95% CI, 0.0084-0.90; p = 0.036) were significant factors for stone recurrence. CONCLUSIONS: Endoscopic treatment using sDBE for hepatolithiasis was effective and safe. PDCS might reduce the rate of stone recurrence by detecting stones that are too small to confirm on fluoroscopic images.

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Correction to: Outcomes of endoscopic treatment for malignant biliary obstruction in patients with surgically altered anatomy: analysis of risk factors for clinical failure. International journal

Takeshi Tomoda, Hironari Kato, Kazuya Miyamoto, Akihiro Matsumi, Eijiro Ueta, Yuuki Fujii, Yousuke Saragai, Tatsuhiro Yamazaki, Daisuke Uchida, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Shigeru Horiguchi, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Hiroyuki Okada

Surgical endoscopy   35 ( 1 )   239 - 240   2021.1

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Outcomes of endoscopic treatment for malignant biliary obstruction in patients with surgically altered anatomy: analysis of risk factors for clinical failure. International journal

Takeshi Tomoda, Hironari Kato, Kazuya Miyamoto, Akihiro Matsumi, Eijiro Ueta, Yuuki Fujii, Yousuke Saragai, Tatsuhiro Yamazaki, Daisuke Uchida, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Shigeru Horiguchi, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Hiroyuki Okada

Surgical endoscopy   35 ( 1 )   232 - 238   2021.1

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BACKGROUND: To evaluate the outcomes of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for malignant biliary obstruction (MBO) using short-type double-balloon enteroscope (sDBE) in patients with surgically altered anatomy. METHODS: A total of 45 patients with surgically altered anatomy underwent ERCP using sDBE for the treatment of MBO between April 2011 and March 2019. We retrospectively evaluated the clinical and technical success (insertion and biliary intervention success), adverse events, and risk factors for clinical failure. RESULTS: The scope was successfully inserted in the target site in 82.2% of patients (37/45), and among them, biliary intervention success was achieved in 86.4% (32/37). The overall technical success rate was 71.1% (32/45) and clinical success rate was 68.9% (31/45), with an adverse event rate of 11.1%. In multivariate analysis, the presence of peritoneal dissemination (odds ratio, 7.3; 95% confidence interval, 1.5-43.5, p = 0.02) was as an independent risk factor for clinical failure. The clinical success rate was 38.5% in patients with peritoneal dissemination and 81.3% in those without peritoneal dissemination. CONCLUSION: Endoscopic treatment using sDBE in patients without peritoneal dissemination provided favorable outcomes, and it can be an initial treatment for MBO in patients with surgically altered anatomy.

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Hemobilia after bile duct resection: perforation of pseudoaneurysm into intra-pancreatic remnant bile duct: a case report. International journal

Kazuhiro Yoshida, Yuzo Umeda, Masaya Iwamuro, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Hironari Kato, Mayu Uka, Yusuke Matsui, Ryuichi Yoshida, Takashi Kuise, Kazuya Yasui, Kosei Takagi, Hiroyuki Araki, Takahito Yagi, Toshiyoshi Fujiwara

BMC surgery   20 ( 1 )   307 - 307   2020.12

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BACKGROUND: Hemobilia occurs mainly due to iatrogenic factors such as impairment of the right hepatic or cystic artery, and/or common bile duct in hepatobiliary-pancreatic surgery. However, little or no cases with hemobilia from the intra-pancreatic remnant bile duct after bile duct resection (BDR) has been reported. Here, we report a case of massive hemobilia due to the perforation of psuedoaneurysm of the gastroduodenal artery (GDA) to the intra-pancreatic remnant bile duct after hepatectomy with BDR. CASE PRESENTATION: A 68-year-old male underwent extended right hepatectomy with BDR for gallbladder carcinoma. He presented with upper gastrointestinal bleeding 2 months after the initial surgery. Upper endoscopy identified a blood clot from the ampulla of Vater and simultaneous endoscopic balloon tamponade contributed to temporary hemostasis. Abdominal CT and angiography revealed a perforation of the psuedoaneurysm of the GDA to the intra-pancreatic remnant bile duct resulting in massive hemobilia. Subsequent selective embolization of the pseudoaneurysm with micro-coils could achieve complete hemostasis. He survived without any recurrence of cancer and bleeding. CONCLUSION: Hemobilia could occur in a patient with BDR due to perforation of the pseudoaneurysm derived from the GDA to the intra-pancreatic remnant bile duct. Endoscopic balloon tamponade was useful for a temporal hemostasis and a subsequent radiologic interventional approach.

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Evaluation of Local Recurrence of Pancreatic Cancer by KRAS Mutation Analysis Using Washes from Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Fine-Needle Aspiration. International journal

Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Hironari Kato, Kazuhiro Nouso, Soichiro Ako, Hideaki Kinugasa, Shigeru Horiguchi, Yosuke Saragai, Saimon Takada, Shuntaro Yabe, Shinichiro Muro, Daisuke Uchida, Takeshi Tomoda, Hiroyuki Okada

Digestive diseases and sciences   65 ( 10 )   2907 - 2913   2020.10

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BACKGROUND AND AIMS: The sensitivity of endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) for diagnosing the recurrence of pancreatic cancer is usually low because of difficulties in obtaining adequate samples for pathological examinations. We evaluated the efficacy of highly sensitive KRAS mutation analysis using EUS-FNA washes to detect cancer recurrence. METHODS: Nineteen consecutive patients with suspected pancreatic cancer recurrence after surgical resection were enrolled. All underwent EUS-FNA, and samples were obtained for pathological examination. After the first session, the inside of the FNA needle was washed with saline for DNA extraction. KRAS mutations were examined using digital droplet PCR (dPCR). RESULTS: The median needle puncture number used to obtain adequate pathological samples was two (range 1-6). In ten patients pathologically diagnosed with malignant pancreatic cancer, nine patients tested positive for a KRAS mutation. All patients who were not diagnosed with a malignant pancreatic cancer tested negative for a KRAS mutation. About half of surgically resected primary cancers (9/19) showed double KRAS mutations (G12V and G12D); however, all but one wash sample showed a single KRAS mutation, G12D. After including one patient who showed a malignant recurrence during follow-up, the sensitivities of a pathological diagnosis and KRAS analysis to detect recurrence were 90.9% and 81.8%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: KRAS mutation analysis of needle wash samples using dPCR is a new methodology for the diagnosis of the local recurrence of pancreatic cancer. The diagnostic ability of dPCR with a one-time needle wash sample was comparable to a pathological diagnosis with multiple samplings.

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The efficacy of pancreatic juice cytology with liquid-based cytology for evaluating malignancy in patients with intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm. International journal

Kazuya Miyamoto, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Hironari Kato, Ryuichi Yoshida, Yuzo Umeda, Hirohumi Inoue, Takehiro Tanaka, Akihiro Matsumi, Yosuke Saragai, Yuki Fujii, Tatsuhiro Yamazaki, Daisuke Uchida, Takeshi Tomoda, Shigeru Horiguchi, Takahito Yagi, Hiroyuki Okada

BMC gastroenterology   20 ( 1 )   319 - 319   2020.9

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BACKGROUND: Pancreatic juice cytology (PJC) is a tool for diagnosing malignant intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN); however, the accuracy is insufficient using the conventional method. Liquid-based cytology (LBC) improves the cell recovery rate, and almost all cells can be evaluated. We evaluated the efficacy of PJC with LBC for malignant IPMN. METHODS: We retrospectively analyzed 90 patients with suspected malignant IPMN who underwent PJC before pancreatectomy. PJC with smear and LBC methods was conducted in 52 patients (between June 2003 to December 2011) and 38 patients (between January 2012 to December 2018). Based on the imaging studies, all of the patients were classified according to the international consensus guidelines for IPMN revised in 2017. RESULTS: Of the 90 patients, 43 (48%) had malignant IPMN (high-grade dysplasia or invasive carcinoma), and the remaining patients had non-malignant IPMN (intermediate- or low-grade dysplasia). LBC increased the accuracy of PJC for the diagnosis of malignant IPMN (smear method: 56% [29/52] vs. LBC method: 76% [29/38]; P = 0.044). In a multivariate analysis, LBC was a significant factor influencing the accurate diagnosis of PJC (odds ratio: 3.52; P = 0.021). Furthermore, LBC increased the accuracy of PJC for malignant IPMN in patients with worrisome features (smear method: 66% [19/29] vs. LBC method: 93% [14/15]; P = 0.043). CONCLUSIONS: LBC increases the accuracy of PJC for diagnosing malignant IPMN compared with the conventional smear method.

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Utility of Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration in the Diagnosis of Local Recurrence of Pancreaticobiliary Cancer after Surgical Resection. International journal

Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Hironari Kato, Shigeru Horiguchi, Takeshi Tomoda, Akihiro Matsumi, Yuki Ishihara, Yosuke Saragai, Saimon Takada, Shinichiro Muro, Daisuke Uchida, Hiroyuki Okada

Gut and liver   14 ( 5 )   652 - 658   2020.9

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Background/Aims: Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided fine needle aspiration (FNA; EUS-FNA) allows for diagnostic tissue specimens from various regions to be analyzed. However, diagnosing recurrent pancreaticobiliary cancer after surgery is sometimes difficult. We evaluated the efficacy of EUS-FNA in the diagnosis of local recurrence of pancreaticobiliary cancer and analyzed the factors associated with falsenegative results. Methods: Fifty-one consecutive patients who underwent EUS-FNA due to suspected recurrence of pancreaticobiliary cancer after surgery in an academic center were retrospectively analyzed. The criteria for EUS-FNA were a resected margin or remnant pancreas mass, round swollen lymph node (≥10 mm in diameter), and soft-tissue enhancement around a major artery. Patients with suspected liver metastasis or malignant ascites were excluded. Results: Thirty-nine of the 51 patients had pancreatic cancer; the remaining 12 had biliary cancer. The target sites for EUS-FNA were the soft tissue around a major artery (n=22, 43%), the resected margin or remnant pancreas (n=12, 24%), and the lymph nodes (n=17, 33%). The median size of the suspected recurrent lesions was 15 mm (range, 8 to 40 mm). The overall sensitivity, specificity and accuracy of EUS-FNA for the diagnosis of recurrence was 84% (32/38), 100% (13/13), and 88% (45/51), respectively. FNA of the soft tissue around major arteries (odds ratio, 8.23; 95% confidence interval, 1.2 to 166.7; p=0.033) was significantly associated with a falsenegative diagnosis in the multivariate analysis. Conclusions: EUS-FNA is useful for diagnosing recurrent cancer, even after pancreaticobiliary surgery. The diagnoses of recurrence at soft-tissue sites should be interpreted with caution.

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Comparison Between Endoscopic Biliary Stenting Combined with Balloon Dilation and Balloon Dilation Alone for the Treatment of Benign Hepaticojejunostomy Anastomotic Stricture. International journal

Takeshi Tomoda, Hironari Kato, Kazuya Miyamoto, Yousuke Saragai, Sho Mizukawa, Shuntaro Yabe, Saimon Takata, Shinichiro Muro, Daisuke Uchida, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Shigeru Horiguchi, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Ken Hirao, Tsuneyoshi Ogawa, Hiroyuki Okada

Journal of gastrointestinal surgery : official journal of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract   24 ( 6 )   1352 - 1358   2020.6

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BACKGROUND: Hepaticojejunostomy anastomotic stricture (HJAS) is an important complication of biliary reconstructive surgery but has no standard treatment. We aimed to evaluate the outcomes of endoscopic treatment for benign HJAS and identify the risk factors for its recurrence. METHODS: This study retrospectively analyzed 176 patients who underwent endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for HJAS between April 2008 and March 2016. The outcome of endoscopic biliary stenting combined with balloon dilation (EBS group) and balloon dilation alone (balloon group) was evaluated. RESULTS: The scope was successfully inserted into the HJ site in 93.8% patients (165/176), and 139 patients underwent endoscopic treatment after HJAS was confirmed. Successful biliary drainage was achieved in 137 patients by using ERCP and rendezvous procedures. Among these, 103 patients were included in balloon group and 34 patients were in EBS group. HJAS was resolved in 132 patients; five died from recurrence of primary disease. The 1 (3)-year bile duct patency rates in the balloon and EBS groups were 62.5% (46.6%) and 89.4% (84.7%), respectively (p = 0.015). Univariate analysis showed that balloon dilation (p = 0.009) and early HJAS formation (time from surgery to ERCP < 1 year) (p = 0.02) were risk factors for HJAS recurrence. In the multivariate analysis, balloon dilatation was identified as independent risk factors for HJAS recurrence. CONCLUSIONS: Balloon dilation without stent deployment and early HJAS formation are risk factors for HJAS recurrence after endoscopic treatment. Stent deployment might be recommended for definite resolution of HJAS.

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Potential Factors Affecting Results of Short-Type Double-Balloon Endoscope-Assisted Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography. International journal

Daisuke Uchida, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Hironari Kato, Akihiro Matsumi, Yosuke Saragai, Takeshi Tomoda, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Shigeru Horiguchi, Hiroyuki Okada

Digestive diseases and sciences   65 ( 5 )   1460 - 1470   2020.5

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BACKGROUND: Short-type double-balloon endoscope (DBE)-assisted endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) has been developed as an alternative approach for cases with a surgically altered gastrointestinal anatomy. However, this technique is sometimes technically challenging and carries a risk of severe adverse events. AIMS: To evaluate the factors affecting the technical success rate and adverse events of DBE-ERCP. METHODS: A total of 319 patients (805 procedures) with a surgically altered gastrointestinal anatomy underwent short DBE-ERCP. The factors affecting the technical success rate and adverse events, and the learning curve of the trainees were retrospectively evaluated. RESULTS: The technical success rate of all procedures was 90.7%. Adverse events occurred in 44 (5.5%) procedures. A multivariate analysis indicated that Roux-en-Y reconstruction and first-time short DBE-ERCP were factors affecting the technical failure and adverse event rates, while the modified Child method after subtotal stomach-preserving pancreaticoduodenectomy reconstruction was a non-risk factor for adverse events. The trainee caseload did not affect the technical success or adverse event rates significantly; however, trainees tended to perform cases involving the modified Child method after subtotal stomach-preserving pancreaticoduodenectomy reconstruction. The success rate of scope insertion increased according to experience; however, the overall success rate did not differ to a statistically significant extent. CONCLUSION: Short DBE-ERCP was useful and safe for managing cases with a surgically altered anatomy; however, trainees should concentrate on accumulating experience with easy cases, such as those with the modified Child method after subtotal stomach-preserving pancreaticoduodenectomy reconstruction or a history of DBE-ERCP.

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Efficacy and safety of scheduled early endoscopic ultrasonography-guided ethanol reinjection for patients with pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors: Prospective pilot study. International journal

Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Hironari Kato, Seiji Kawano, Hiroyasu Fujiwara, Kenji Nishida, Ryo Harada, Masakuni Fujii, Ryuichi Yoshida, Yuzo Umeda, Shiro Hinotsu, Takahito Yagi, Hiroyuki Okada

Digestive endoscopy : official journal of the Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society   32 ( 3 )   425 - 430   2020.3

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Endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS)-guided ethanol injection was recently proposed for treatment of patients with small pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (p-NET); however, tips on how to carry out safe and effective procedures are unclear. We launched a pilot study for scheduled early EUS-guided ethanol reinjection for small p-NET. Major eligibility criteria were presence of pathologically diagnosed grade (G) 1 or G2, tumor size ≤2 cm and being a poor or rejected candidate for surgery. For the treatment, we used a 25-gauge needle and pure ethanol. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CE-CT) was carried out on postoperative day 3, and if enhanced areas of the tumor were still apparent, an additional session was scheduled during the same hospitalization period. Primary endpoint was complete ablation rate at 1 month after treatment, and secondary endpoint was procedure-related adverse events. A total of five patients were treated. Median size of the tumor was 10 (range: 7-14) mm. Of the five patients, three underwent an additional session. Median volume of ethanol injection per session was 0.8 (range: 0.3-1.0) mL, and the total was 1.0 (0.9-1.8) mL. Complete ablation was achieved in four of the five tumors (80%) with no adverse events. During 1 year of follow up, none of the patients reported any procedure-related adverse events, and no recurrence of tumor. Scheduled early EUS-guided ethanol reinjection appears to be safe and effective for treating small p-NET (UMIN number: 000018834).

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Underwater endoscopic papillectomy using double-balloon endoscopy. International journal

Tatsuhiro Yamazaki, Daisuke Uchida, Yasushi Yamasaki, Takeshi Tomoda, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Hironari Kato, Hiroyuki Okada

Endoscopy   52 ( 2 )   E55-E56   2020.2

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Single-session esophagogastroduodenoscopy and endoscopic ultrasound using a forward-viewing radial scan ultrasonic endoscope. International journal

Daisuke Uchida, Hironari Kato, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Yuki Ishihara, Akihiro Matsumi, Yosuke Saragai, Saimon Takada, Shuntaro Yabe, Shinichiro Muro, Takeshi Tomoda, Shigeru Horiguchi, Hiroyuki Okada

BMC gastroenterology   19 ( 1 )   220 - 220   2019.12

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BACKGROUND: Endoscopic ultrasound is useful for obtaining high-resolution images of pancreaticobiliary diseases, but is not readily available for physical checkups. In this study, we evaluated the safety and efficacy of single-session esophagogastroduodenoscopy and endoscopic ultrasound in the detection of upper-gastrointestinal and pancreaticobiliary diseases using a forward-viewing radial scan ultrasonic endoscope. METHODS: A total of 148 patients who were scheduled for upper-gastrointestinal screening using an endoscope were prospectively included. All patients were examined by EUS in combination with EGD using a forward-viewing radial scan ultrasonic endoscope. The primary endpoint was the safety of the procedures. The secondary endpoints were the prevalence of diseases, the basal imaging capability of EUS, the procedure time, total dose of propofol, and the correlation between background factors and the prevalence of pancreatic disease. The imaging capability at each region was scored as 0 (invisible) to 2 (sufficient visualization to evaluate the organs). RESULTS: Intraoperative hypotension occurred as an adverse event of intravenous anesthesia in one patient. There were 82 pancreaticobiliary findings and 165 upper-gastrointestinal findings (malignancy not included). Follicular lymphoma of the intra-abdominal lymph nodes was detected in one patient. The mean imaging scores of each section were 1.95 (pancreatic head and papilla), 2.0 (pancreatic body), 1.99 (pancreatic tail), and 1.89 (common bile duct and gallbladder). Age, history of diabetes mellitus, and smoking history were significantly associated with the prevalence of pancreatic diseases. CONCLUSION: The simultaneous performance of EGD and EUS using a new ultrasonic endoscope is tolerable and safe for upper-gastrointestinal and pancreaticobiliary screening.

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The relationship between the PD-L1 expression of surgically resected and fine-needle aspiration specimens for patients with pancreatic cancer.

Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Toshiaki Ohara, Masayoshi Fujisawa, Akinobu Takaki, Masahiro Takahara, Noriyuki Tanaka, Hironari Kato, Shigeru Horiguchi, Ryuichi Yoshida, Yuzo Umeda, Soichiro Fushimi, Takahito Yagi, Akihiro Matsukawa, Hiroyuki Okada

Journal of gastroenterology   54 ( 11 )   1019 - 1028   2019.11

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BACKGROUND: Recently, therapeutic antibodies against programmed death-1/programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-1/PD-L1) have shown promising clinical results for several solid tumors, including pancreatic cancer. In this study, we evaluated the relationship between the PD-L1 expression of surgical resected and fine-needle aspiration (FNA) specimens for patients with pancreatic cancer. METHODS: Of 121 patients who underwent endoscopic ultrasound-guided (EUS)-FNA before surgery for pancreatic cancer in an academic center, the 94 (78%) with adequate FNA specimens for a histological evaluation were retrospectively analyzed. All the patients had undergone upfront surgery without any chemotherapy or radiotherapy. We performed immunohistochemistry (IHC) staining to investigate the PD-L1 expression in both resected and FNA specimens. The positive-stained cells were counted, and their percentage was used for the investigation. RESULTS: Of the 94 patients, 16 (17%) and 11 (10%) were defined as positive on resected cancer specimens using cutoff points of 5% and 10% positively stained cancer cell counts, respectively. The concordance rates for the positive frequency of PD-L1 expression between resected and FNA specimens were 44% (7/16) and 55% (6/11) when the positivity was set to ≥ 5% and ≥ 10%, respectively. The concordance rates for the negative frequency of PD-L1 expression between two specimens were 97% (76/78) and 99% (82/83) when the positivity was set to ≥ 5% and ≥ 10%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: Approximately, half of the patients with PD-L1 expression positive and almost all the patients with PD-L1 expression negative could be diagnosed on FNA specimens.

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Contrast-enhanced harmonic endoscopic ultrasound using time-intensity curve analysis predicts pathological grade of pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasm.

Saimon Takada, Hironari Kato, Yosuke Saragai, Shinichiro Muro, Daisuke Uchida, Takeshi Tomoda, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Shigeru Horiguchi, Noriyuki Tanaka, Hiroyuki Okada

Journal of medical ultrasonics (2001)   46 ( 4 )   449 - 458   2019.10

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PURPOSE: Histological grading is important for the treatment algorithm in pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms (PNEN). The present study examined the efficacy of contrast-enhanced harmonic endoscopic ultrasound (CH-EUS) and time-intensity curve (TIC) analysis of PNEN diagnosis and grading. METHODS: TIC analysis was performed in 30 patients using data obtained from CH-EUS, and a histopathological diagnosis was made via EUS-guided fine-needle aspiration or surgical resection. The TIC parameters were analyzed by dividing them into G1/G2 and G3/NEC groups. Then, patients were classified into non-aggressive and aggressive groups and evaluated. RESULTS: Twenty-six patients were classified as G1/G2, and four as G3/NEC. From the TIC analysis, five parameters were obtained (I: echo intensity change, II: time for peak enhancement, III: speed of contrast, IV: decrease rate for enhancement, and V: enhancement ratio for node/pancreatic parenchyma). Three of these parameters (I, IV, and V) showed high diagnostic performance. Using the cutoff value obtained from the receiver-operating characteristic (ROC) analysis, the correct diagnostic rates of parameters I, IV, and V were 96.7%, 100%, and 100%, respectively, between G1/G2 and G3/NEC. A total of 21 patients were classified into the non-aggressive group, and nine into the aggressive group. Using the cutoff value obtained from the ROC analysis, the accurate diagnostic rates of I, IV, and V were 86.7%, 86.7%, and 88.5%, respectively, between the non-aggressive and aggressive groups. CONCLUSION: CH-EUS and TIC analysis showed high diagnostic accuracy for grade diagnosis of PNEN. Quantitative perfusion analysis is useful to predict PNEN grade diagnosis preoperatively.

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Diagnostic Ability of Convex-Arrayed Endoscopic Ultrasonography for Major Vascular Invasion in Pancreatic Cancer. International journal

Yuki Fujii, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Hironari Kato, Yosuke Saragai, Saimon Takada, Sho Mizukawa, Shinichiro Muro, Daisuke Uchida, Takeshi Tomoda, Shigeru Horiguchi, Noriyuki Tanaka, Hiroyuki Okada

Clinical endoscopy   52 ( 5 )   479 - 485   2019.9

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BACKGROUND/AIMS: This study aimed to examine the diagnostic ability of endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) for major vascular invasion in pancreatic cancer and to evaluate the relationship between EUS findings and pathological distance. METHODS: In total, 57 consecutive patients who underwent EUS for pancreatic cancer before surgery were retrospectively reviewed. EUS image findings were divided into four types according to the relationship between the tumor and major vessel (types 1 and 2: invasion, types 3 and 4: non-invasion). We also compared the EUS findings and pathologically measured distances between the tumors and evaluated vessels. RESULTS: The sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy of EUS diagnosis for vascular invasion were 89%, 92%, and 91%, respectively, in the veins and 83%, 94%, and 93%, respectively, in the arteries. The pathologically evaluated distances of cases with type 2 EUS findings were significantly shorter than those of cases with type 3 EUS findings in both the major veins (median [interquartile range], 96 [0-742] µm vs. 2,833 [1,076-5,694] µm, p=0.012) and arteries (623 [0-854] µm vs. 3,097 [1,396-6,000] µm, p=0.0061). All cases with a distance of ≥1,000 µm between the tumors and main vessels were correctly diagnosed. CONCLUSION: Tumors at a distance ≥1,000 µm from the main vessels were correctly diagnosed by EUS.

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Successful removal of impacted large bile duct stones using electrohydraulic lithotripsy with an ultraslim endoscope after Billroth II gastrectomy. International journal

Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Hironari Kato, Shigeru Horiguchi, Daisuke Uchida, Takeshi Tomoda, Shinichiro Muro, Hiroyuki Okada

Endoscopy   51 ( 9 )   E265-E266   2019.9

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A "Back Light System" for Identification of Sites for Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Fine-Needle Aspiration in Solid Pancreatic Masses: A Prospective, Randomized Study with a Crossover Design. International journal

Ryo Harada, Hironari Kato, Soichiro Fushimi, Hirofumi Inoue, Daisuke Uchida, Yutaka Akimoto, Takeshi Tomoda, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Yasuhiro Noma, Naoki Yamamoto, Shigeru Horiguchi, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Hiroyuki Okada

Clinical endoscopy   52 ( 4 )   334 - 339   2019.7

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BACKGROUND/AIMS: We applied a back light system (BLS) with a magnifying glass to improve the ability to assess the adequacy of specimen sampling using endosonography. We conducted this study to evaluate the efficacy of the BLS in sampling of specimens by endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration of solid pancreatic masses. METHODS: This was a prospective, randomized, crossover, single-center clinical trial. An endosonographer evaluated adequacy on gross visual inspection and identified whitish specimen sampling sites with and without the BLS according to a randomization sequence in the first and second passes with a 25-G needle. On cytological evaluation, the presence of well-defined pancreatic ductal epithelium was evaluated by a cytopathologist who was blinded to any clinical information. RESULTS: A total of 80 consecutive patients were eligible during the study period. Adequacy was observed for 52 specimens (65%) with the BLS and 54 (68%) without the BLS (p=0.88). In assessment of specimen adequacy on gross examination, only fair agreement was observed both with and without BLS (kappa score 0.40 and 0.29, respectively). CONCLUSION: The BLS did not influence the ability to identify specimen sampling sites or reliable assessment of specimen site adequacy using gross visual inspection.

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Adenomyomatosis hyperplasia arising in the bile duct. International journal

Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Hironari Kato, Kenji Nishida, Hiroyuki Okada

Digestive and liver disease : official journal of the Italian Society of Gastroenterology and the Italian Association for the Study of the Liver   51 ( 7 )   1060 - 1060   2019.7

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THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE PD-L1 EXPRESSION OF SURGICAL RESECTED AND FINE-NEEDLE ASPIRATION SPECIMENS FOR PATIENTS WITH PANCREATIC CANCER Reviewed

Matsumoto Kazuyuki, Ohara Toshiaki, Fujisawa Masayoshi, Takaki Akinobu, Takahara Masahiro, Kato Hironari, Horiguchi Shigeru, Matsukawa Akihiro, Okada Hiroyuki

GASTROENTEROLOGY   156 ( 6 )   S758   2019.5

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Current problems and clinical results of endoscopic necrosectomy for walled-off pancreatic necrosis. International journal

Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Hironari Kato, Hiroyuki Okada

Digestive endoscopy : official journal of the Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society   31 Suppl 1   67 - 68   2019.4

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膵・胆管合流異常に合併した胆嚢癌術後に膵管内乳頭粘液性腺癌(IPMC)を発生した1例

池田 愛璃, 松本 和幸, 加藤 博也, 田中 顕之, 赤穂 宗一郎, 室 信一郎, 内田 大輔, 友田 健, 堀口 繁, 岡田 裕之

日本消化器病学会雑誌   116 ( 3 )   241 - 248   2019.3

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Biliary cannulation technique with ultraslim endoscope for a patient with Billroth II gastrectomy. International journal

Yosuke Saragai, Daisuke Uchida, Hironari Kato, Takeshi Tomoda, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Shigeru Horiguchi, Hiroyuki Okada

Endoscopy   51 ( 2 )   E38-E39   2019.2

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Utility of liquid biopsy using urine in patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. International journal

Hiroyuki Terasawa, Hideaki Kinugasa, Soichiro Ako, Mami Hirai, Hiroshi Matsushita, Daisuke Uchida, Takeshi Tomoda, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Shigeru Horiguchi, Hironari Kato, Kazuhiro Nouso, Hiroyuki Okada

Cancer biology & therapy   20 ( 10 )   1348 - 1353   2019

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In recent years, liquid biopsy for blood and body fluid in cancer patients has attracted attention. However, there have been few reports of liquid biopsy focusing on urine of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). In 56 patients with PDAC, DNA was extracted from urine and plasma prior to treatment, and KRAS mutations were analyzed with droplet digital PCR to examine the mutation detection rate. Our study showed that KRAS mutations were found in 27 cases (48%) in urine and 27 cases (48%) in plasma. The detection rate of urine KRAS mutations varied by renal functions. The rates were 70% (14/20) and 36% (13/36) in the creatinine clearance rate (CCr) < 70 mL/min group and in the CCr ≥ 70 mL/min group, respectively (P = .024). Whereas, no influence of the CCr was observed in the detection rates of plasma KRAS mutations. The rates were 50% (10/20) and 47% (17/36) in cases with the CCr < 70 mL/min group and the CCr ≥ 70 mL/min group, respectively. Although the sample size was small, this study clearly indicated a new possibility of less invasive urine liquid biopsy in PDAC patients.

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[Metachronous intraductal papillary mucinous carcinoma five years after cholecystectomy for gallbladder cancer in a patient with pancreaticobiliary maljunction]. Reviewed

Ikeda A, Matsumoto K, Kato H, Tanaka N, Ako S, Muro S, Uchida D, Tomoda T, Horiguchi S, Okada H

Nihon Shokakibyo Gakkai zasshi = The Japanese journal of gastro-enterology   116 ( 3 )   241 - 248   2019

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Hemostasis with hemostatic forceps for bleeding during endoscopic necrosectomy. International journal

Akihiro Matsumi, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Hiroyuki Okada

Digestive endoscopy : official journal of the Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society   30 ( 6 )   810 - 811   2018.11

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Efficacy and safety of chemotherapy after endoscopic double stenting for malignant duodenal and biliary obstructions in patients with advanced pancreatic cancer: a single-institution retrospective analysis. International journal

Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Hironari Kato, Shigeru Horiguchi, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Yosuke Saragai, Saimon Takada, Sho Mizukawa, Shinichiro Muro, Daisuke Uchida, Takeshi Tomoda, Hiroyuki Okada

BMC gastroenterology   18 ( 1 )   157 - 157   2018.10

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BACKGROUND: Advanced pancreatic cancer is accompanied not only by bile duct obstruction, but also occasionally by duodenal obstruction. With new advances in chemotherapy and improvement in the management of stent dysfunction, the life expectancy of patients with pancreatic cancer has increased. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of chemotherapy for advanced pancreatic cancer, as well as to analyze the prognostic factors, following endoscopic double stenting. METHODS: This retrospective study was conducted from January 1, 2007 to October 31, 2015 at an academic center. Fifty consecutive patients with pancreatic cancer who had undergone endoscopic double stenting, comprising duodenal and biliary stenting, were analyzed. We reviewed the patients records and analyzed the data of stent dysfunction rates after double stenting, reintervention for stent dysfunction, chemotherapy after double stenting, adverse events associated with chemotherapy after double stenting, survival times following double stenting, and overall survival times. The hospital's institutional review board for human research approved this study. RESULTS: The overall survival time and the survival time following double stenting were 10.9 months (IQR 6.0-18.4 months) and 2.4 months (IQR 1.4-5.2 months), respectively. After double stenting, duodenal stent dysfunction occurred in 6 patients (12%), and biliary stent dysfunction occurred in 12 patients (24%), respectively. All patients who experienced stent dysfunction underwent endoscopic reintervention, and all of the procedures were successful. Twenty-one (42%) patients were treated with chemotherapy post double stenting; 9 patients received chemotherapy as a first-line treatment, 9 as a second-line treatment, and 3 as a third-line treatment. During chemotherapy, 8 (38%) patients had grade 3-4 adverse events, which were manageable. Chemotherapy post double stenting (OR, 0.19; 95% CI, 0.059-0.60; P = .0051), reintervention for biliary stent dysfunction (OR, 0.21; 95% CI, 0.081-0.50; P = .0002), and performance status (< 2) (OR, 0.28; 95% CI, 0.098-0.71; P = .0064) were significant prognostic factors after double stenting. CONCLUSIONS: Systemic chemotherapy was manageable, even in patients with double stenting. Chemotherapy after double stenting and appropriate reintervention for stent obstructions potentially prolonged the survival of patients with advance pancreatic cancer.

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Dipeptide γ-secretase inhibitor treatment enhances the anti-tumor effects of cisplatin against gastric cancer by suppressing cancer stem cell properties. Reviewed International journal

Ryo Kato, Masaya Iwamuro, Hidenori Shiraha, Shigeru Horiguchi, Emi Tanaka, Ken Matsumoto, Atsushi Ohyama, Hiroaki Sawahara, Teruya Nagahara, Daisuke Uchida, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Hiroyuki Okada

Oncology letters   16 ( 4 )   5426 - 5432   2018.10

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良性胆道狭窄に対する内視鏡治療の現況

加藤 博也, 内田 大輔, 友田 健, 松本 和幸, 堀口 繁, 岡田 裕之

胆道   32 ( 4 )   732 - 742   2018.10

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The intra-conduit release method is useful for avoiding migration of metallic stents during EUS-guided hepaticogastrostomy (with video).

Daisuke Uchida, Hirofumi Kawamoto, Hironari Kato, Daisuke Goto, Takeshi Tomoda, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Naoki Yamamoto, Shigeru Horiguchi, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Hiroyuki Okada

Journal of medical ultrasonics (2001)   45 ( 3 )   399 - 403   2018.7

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PURPOSE: Although EUS-guided hepaticogastrostomy (EUS-HGS) with a covered self-expandable metal stent (SEMS) is a useful procedure, it is associated with severe adverse events, including stent migration. We, therefore, developed an intra-conduit release method, and investigated whether the technique yields a safer and more stable procedure. METHODS: The intra-conduit release method is a procedure to release the SEMS in the working channel conduit of the scope for anchoring between the liver and stomach to avoid stent migration. Forty-three patients who underwent EUS-HGS at two high-volume centers in Japan were enrolled in this retrospective study, and the safety and usefulness of this method were evaluated retrospectively. RESULTS: The intra-conduit release method was applied in 36 cases. The technical success rate of EUS-HGS with the intra-conduit release method was significantly higher in comparison with the conventional method. Additionally, the rate of early adverse events was significantly lower than that for the conventional method. CONCLUSION: The intra-conduit release method during EUS-HGS is useful for a stable procedure that avoids early adverse events.

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Preoperative Detection of Tumor Seeding after Endoscopic Ultrasonography-guided Fine Needle Aspiration for Pancreatic Cancer.

Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Hironari Kato, Noriyuki Tanaka, Hiroyuki Okada

Internal medicine (Tokyo, Japan)   57 ( 12 )   1797 - 1798   2018.6

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Efficacy of endoscopic treatment using double-balloon enteroscopy for postoperative bile leakage in patients with hepaticojejunostomy. International journal

Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Hironari Kato, Shigeru Horiguchi, Yosuke Saragai, Saimon Takada, Sho Mizukawa, Shinichiro Muro, Daisuke Uchida, Takeshi Tomoda, Hiroyuki Okada

Endoscopy international open   6 ( 2 )   E211-E216   2018.2

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Background and study aims  Endoscopic treatment for post-operative bile is technically challenging in patients with altered gastrointestinal anatomy. This study evaluated the effectiveness of using a short-type double-balloon enteroscope to treat postoperative bile leakage after hepaticojejunostomy.

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Epidermoid Cyst in an Intrapancreatic Accessory Spleen Diagnosed by Typical Radiographic Images and Endoscopic Ultrasound Fine-Needle Aspiration Findings With Contrast Agent. International journal

Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Hironari Kato, Hiroyuki Okada

Clinical gastroenterology and hepatology : the official clinical practice journal of the American Gastroenterological Association   16 ( 2 )   e13-e14   2018.2

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Endoscopic balloon dilatation for benign hepaticojejunostomy anastomotic stricture using short double-balloon enteroscopy in patients with a prior Whipple's procedure: a retrospective study. International journal

Sho Mizukawa, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Hironari Kato, Shinichiro Muro, Yutaka Akimoto, Daisuke Uchida, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Takeshi Tomoda, Shigeru Horiguchi, Hiroyuki Okada

BMC gastroenterology   18 ( 1 )   14 - 14   2018.1

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BACKGROUND: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiography using a short double-balloon endoscope (DB-ERC) is a promising minimally-invasive method for accessing hepaticojejunostomy (HJ) anastomosis in patients with surgically altered anatomy. We aimed to evaluate the immediate and long-term outcomes of balloon dilatation for benign HJ anastomotic stricture (HJAS) in patients who had previously undergone Whipple's procedure using a DB-ERC. METHODS: We conducted a retrospective analysis of 46 patients who underwent balloon dilatation alone with a DB-ERC for benign HJAS between November 2008 and November 2014. The median follow-up duration was 3.5 (interquartile range [IQR], 1.9-5.1) years. RESULTS: The technical and clinical success rates were 100%, and adverse events occurred in 7% (3/46, cholangitis). The median hospitalization period was seven (IQR, 5-10) days. Of 42 patients (91%) followed-up for > 1 year, 24 (51%) had recurrent HJAS at a median of 1.2 (IQR, 0.6-2.9) years after balloon dilatation. The cumulative anastomotic patency rates at 1, 2, and 3 years were 73, 55, and 49%, respectively. In univariate analysis, early stricture formation (< 1 year) was a risk factor for recurrent stenosis, although no statistically significant risk factors were observed in multivariate analysis. CONCLUSIONS: Endoscopic balloon dilatation with DB-ERC for benign HJAS is effective and safe, having good immediate technical success and few adverse events. Further improvements to this procedure are needed to prevent recurrent HJAS.

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Indications for Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Pancreatic Drainage: For Benign or Malignant Cases? International journal

Daisuke Uchida, Hironari Kato, Yosuke Saragai, Saimon Takada, Sho Mizukawa, Shinichiro Muro, Yutaka Akimoto, Takeshi Tomoda, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Shigeru Horiguchi, Hiroyuki Okada

Canadian journal of gastroenterology & hepatology   2018   8216109 - 8216109   2018

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Background and Aims: Recurrent pancreatitis associated with pancreatic strictures requires treatment with endoscopic retrograde pancreatography (ERP), but it is sometimes technically unsuccessful. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided pancreatic drainage (EUS-PD) was developed as an alternative to a surgical approach after failed ERP; however, the indications for EUS-PD are unclear. In this study, we evaluated the outcomes of EUS-PD and established the indications for EUS-PD. Methods: A total of 15 patients had indications for EUS-PD for recurrent pancreatitis due to pancreatic strictures. There were eight patients with benign pancreatic strictures and seven with malignant pancreatic strictures. The success rate, adverse events, and long-term outcomes were evaluated. Results: The technical success rates of benign and malignant strictures were 75% (6/8) and 100% (7/7), respectively, and clinical success was achieved in 100% (6/6) and 87.5% of cases (6/7), respectively. Rendezvous procedures were performed in two patients with benign strictures. The adverse event (AE) rate was 26.7% (4/15) and included cases of peritonitis, bleeding, and stent migration. Reinterventions were performed in three patients with benign strictures and two with malignant strictures. Conclusions: EUS-PD was an appropriate treatment for not only benign strictures but also malignant strictures with recurrent pancreatitis after failed ERP. However, the AE rate was high, and reinterventions were required in some cases during long-term follow-up. The indications for EUS-PD should be considered carefully, and careful follow-up is needed.

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Liquid biopsy of bile for the molecular diagnosis of gallbladder cancer. International journal

Hideaki Kinugasa, Kazuhiro Nouso, Soichiro Ako, Chihiro Dohi, Hiroshi Matsushita, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Hironari Kato, Hiroyuki Okada

Cancer biology & therapy   19 ( 10 )   934 - 938   2018

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INTRODUCTION: Tissue sampling of gallbladder cancer (GBCa) is challenging because of the anatomy of the gallbladder. The aim of this study is to investigate the possibility of diagnosing GBCa patients by performing a liquid biopsy of bile in addition to current diagnostic methods. METHODS: Thirty patients with GBCa were enrolled in this study. Cytological examination was performed in all patients. Using next generation sequencing (NGS), DNA isolated from the bile and tumor tissue was analyzed for mutations in 49 oncogenes. We also compared these mutations with cytology results. RESULTS: 57.1% of DNA samples from tumor tissue were positive for a mutation. In these patients, 87.5% of the bile circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) samples had the same mutation. The concordance rate between bile ctDNA and tissue DNA samples was 85.7%, and the mutation frequencies detected in ctDNA were approximately half of what was detected in tumor tissue DNA. On the other hand, the sensitivity of the cytological and bile ctDNA analyses was 45.8% and 58.3%, respectively. The concordance rate between cytology and bile ctDNA analyses was 87.5%. CONCLUSIONS: Mutated tumor DNA could be detected in bile by NGS. Liquid biopsy of bile might help us to diagnose GBCa because of higher sensitivity and positive predict value compared to cytology with ERCP.

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Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Hepaticogastrostomy Is Effective for Repeated Recurrent Cholangitis after Surgery: Two Case Reports. International journal

Akihiro Matsumi, Hironari Kato, Yousuke Saragai, Sho Mizukawa, Saimon Takada, Shinichiro Muro, Daisuke Uchida, Takeshi Tomoda, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Masaya Iwamuro, Shigeru Horiguchi, Yoshiro Kawahara, Hiroyuki Okada

Case reports in gastrointestinal medicine   2018   7201967 - 7201967   2018

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We report the cases of two patients who underwent endoscopic ultrasound-guided hepaticogastrostomy (EUS-HGS) using metallic stents (MS) for recurrent cholangitis due to benign biliary stenosis. The patients had repeatedly undergone double-balloon endoscopy and anastomotic stenosis. Thus, EUS-HGS was performed. The procedures were successful, and placement of a covered metallic stent (C-MS) relieved cholangitis. The occurrence of cholangitis was subsequently considerably reduced. For patients with postoperative recurrent cholangitis, EUS-HGS with MS should be considered because of its efficacy and safety.

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Usefulness of a Cannula with a Flexible Tip (Swing Tip) for Managing Severe Biliary Stricture. International journal

Daisuke Uchida, Hironari Kato, Yosuke Saragai, Saimon Takada, Shinichiro Muro, Takeshi Tomoda, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Shigeru Horiguchi, Hiroyuki Okada

Canadian journal of gastroenterology & hepatology   2018   7125714 - 7125714   2018

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Background and Aims: Biliary stenting for the treatment of biliary stricture is the most common indication of ERCP, but the procedure is sometimes unsuccessful because of severe strictures. The Swing Tip is useful for passing through severe strictures because it has a manually operable tip. The efficacy of using a Swing Tip was retrospectively evaluated. Methods: The 2353 patients who underwent ERCP for biliary stenting at our facility between January 2012 and July 2018 were enrolled. In all patients, procedures were begun using tapered tip-catheters, and Swing Tips were used if the procedure was found to be difficult with other devices. The indication for switching to the Swing Tip and the technical success rate were retrospectively evaluated. Results: A total of 99 patients (4.2%) underwent ERCP using the Swing Tip, including 49 patients for the selection of biliary branches and 50 for exchanging guidewires for rigid ones. In these patients, biliary stenting was successful in 22 patients (44.9%) and 45 patients (90%), respectively. The other 32 patients with failed endoscopic biliary drainage were treated via alternative approaches, such as percutaneous procedures, surgeries, or conservative treatments. There were no adverse events associated with the Swing Tip. Conclusion: The Swing Tip was technically feasible especially for exchanging guidewires during ERCP. Percutaneous procedures or surgical treatments can be avoided by using the Swing Tip. Ethical Statements: This study was approved by the institutional review board of Okayama University. All subjects provided informed consent. The study was registered in the UMIN protocol registration system (identification number UMIN 000033692).

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Comparison of two fluoroscopic images to ensure efficient scope insertion for biliary intervention in patients with Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy. International journal

Koichiro Tsutsumi, Hironari Kato, Ken Hirao, Sho Mizukawa, Shinichiro Muro, Yutaka Akimoto, Daisuke Uchida, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Takeshi Tomoda, Shigeru Horiguchi, Shuntaro Yabe, Hiroyuki Seki, Yasuhiro Noma, Naoki Yamamoto, Ryo Harada, Tsuneyoshi Ogawa, Hiroyuki Okada

Endoscopy   49 ( 12 )   1256 - 1261   2017.12

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Background and study aims No standard procedure for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography is available for patients with Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy (RYHJ) with side-to-end hepaticojejunostomy. We therefore explored methods of efficient scope insertion at a hepaticojejunostomy site. Patients and methods Patients with suspected biliary disease were prospectively enrolled. Based on two fluoroscopic images obtained on scope insertion into each lumen of a two-pronged Roux-en-Y anastomosis, we selected the lumen in which the distal end of the scope progressed toward the patient's liver or head. The accuracy of this method for selecting the correct lumen leading to the hepaticojejunostomy site was investigated. Results Of the 33 included patients, successful insertion to the hepaticojejunostomy site was achieved in 32 (97 %), 26 (81 %) of whom had undergone the imaging method. The accuracy of the method was 88 % (23/26). The time required for insertion between the anastomotic site and the hepaticojejunostomy site was shorter when the lumen selection had been correct (13 minutes [7 - 30] (n = 23) vs. 18 minutes [8 - 28] (n = 9); P = 0.95). Conclusion This method based on two fluoroscopic images was useful for achieving efficient scope insertion in patients with RYHJ.Trial registered at University Hospital Medical Information Network Clinical Trials Registry (UMIN000014183).

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Usefulness of a newly designed plastic stent for endoscopic re-intervention in patients with malignant hilar biliary obstruction. International journal

Takeshi Tomoda, Hironari Kato, Hirofumi Kawamoto, Shinichiro Muro, Yutaka Akimoto, Daisuke Uchida, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Shigeru Horiguchi, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Hiroyuki Okada

Endoscopy   49 ( 11 )   1087 - 1091   2017.11

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Background and study aims We designed a new 7-Fr plastic stent for treating self-expandable metal stent (SEMS) obstruction in patients with malignant hilar biliary obstruction (MHBO) via endoscopic re-intervention with the stent-in-stent (SIS) method and evaluated its efficacy. Patients and methods A total of 33 consecutive patients who underwent endoscopic re-intervention for metal stent obstruction after multi-branched SEMS placement were enrolled. The initial SEMSs were placed in two or three biliary branches in 14 and 19 patients, respectively. We retrospectively evaluated the technical and clinical success, and adverse events. Technical success was defined as successful plastic stent placement into all target branches through the lumen of the SEMS. Results The technical success rates were 85.7 % (12/14) and 78.9 % (15/19) in patients who underwent two- or three-branched biliary drainage, respectively. The clinical success rate was 100 % in the 27 patients in whom technical success was achieved. We achieved successful plastic stent placement in more than two branches, using the new plastic stent combined with a conventional plastic stent, in 97.0 % (32/33). Conclusions This new plastic stent was technically feasible for treating stent obstruction via re-intervention with SIS methods.

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Techniques for scope insertion by utilizing the "suture line on the jejunojejunostomy" in balloon enteroscopeassisted ercp in patients with surgically altered anatomies

Koichiro Tsutsumi, Hironari Kato, Shigeru Horiguchi, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Takeshi Tomoda, Daisuke Uchida, Yutaka Akimoto, Shinichiro Muro, Sho Mizukawa, Hiroyuki Okada

Gastroenterological Endoscopy   59 ( 8 )   1644 - 1652   2017.8

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A Multicenter, Prospective, Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating the Efficacy of Rectal Diclofenac and Sublingual Nitrate as a Combined Prophylactic Treatment for Post-ERCP Pancreatitis.

Takeshi Tomoda, Hironari Kato, Sho Mizukawa, Shinichiro Muro, Yutaka Akimoto, Daisuke Uchida, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Naoki Yamamoto, Shigeru Horiguchi, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Hiroyuki Okada

Acta medica Okayama   71 ( 4 )   357 - 362   2017.8

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Acute pancreatitis is the major complication of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography(ERCP). A preliminary research suggested that the administration of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) with nitrate might reduce the incidence of post-ERCP pancreatitis (PEP) more effectively than NSAIDs alone. We conduct a two-arm, multicenter, prospective, randomized, superiority trial to evaluate the additional effect of nitrate for prevention of PEP. A total of 900 patients randomly receive 50 mg diclofenac suppository either alone or with 5 mg isosorbide dinitrate sublingual tablet. The primary endpoint is the occurrence of PEP. This study will clarify whether NSAIDs plus nitrate can prevent PEP.

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Long-term outcomes and risk factors of biliary stent dysfunction after endoscopic double stenting for malignant biliary and duodenal obstructions. International journal

Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Hironari Kato, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Sho Mizukawa, Syuntaro Yabe, Hiroyuki Seki, Yutaka Akimoto, Daisuke Uchida, Takeshi Tomoda, Naoki Yamamoto, Shigeru Horiguchi, Kenji Kuwaki, Hiroyuki Okada

Digestive endoscopy : official journal of the Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society   29 ( 5 )   617 - 625   2017.7

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BACKGROUND AND AIM: Few reports describe the endoscopic double-stenting procedure for malignant biliary and duodenal obstructions. We evaluated the clinical outcomes from double stenting, and analyzed the risk factors for biliary stent dysfunction following double stenting. METHODS: Eighty-one patients who underwent endoscopic double stenting for malignant biliary and duodenal obstructions were retrospectively analyzed. We determined the stent dysfunction rate and the biliary stent dysfunction risk factors, and analyzed the endoscopic reintervention results. RESULTS: Overall survival time and survival time following double stenting were 365 (38-1673) days and 73 (20-954) days, respectively. After double stenting, the 3-month and 6-month duodenal stent dysfunction rates were 14% and 41%, respectively. Reintervention technical success rate was 100% (10/10), and mean gastric outlet obstruction scoring system scores improved from 0.7 to 2.4 points (P < 0.001). The 3-month and 6-month biliary stent dysfunction rates were 26% and 41%, respectively. The reintervention technical and clinical success rates were 95% (20/21) and 81% (17/21), respectively. Risk factors for biliary stent dysfunction following double stenting were events associated with duodenal stent dysfunction (odds ratio [OR], 11.1; 95% confidence interval [CI], 2.09-87.4; P = 0.0044) and the biliary stent end's location (OR, 6.93; 95% CI, 1.37-40.2; P = 0.0019). CONCLUSIONS: Some patients had stent dysfunction irrespective of the survival period after double stenting. Endoscopic reintervention was technically feasible and clinically effective even after double stenting. Duodenal stent dysfunction and biliary stent end's location were risk factors for biliary stent dysfunction.

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Predictive factors for outcomes of patients undergoing endoscopic therapy for bile leak after hepatobiliary surgery. International journal

Shuntaro Yabe, Hironari Kato, Sho Mizukawa, Yutaka Akimoto, Daisuke Uchida, Hiroyuki Seki, Takeshi Tomoda, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Naoki Yamamoto, Shigeru Horiguchi, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Hiroyuki Okada

Digestive endoscopy : official journal of the Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society   29 ( 3 )   353 - 361   2017.5

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BACKGROUND AND AIM: Endoscopic procedures are used as first-line treatment for bile leak after hepatobiliary surgery. Advances have been made in endoscopic techniques and devices, but few reports have described the effectiveness of endoscopic procedures and the management principles based on severity of bile leak. We evaluated the effectiveness of an endoscopic procedure for the treatment of bile leak after hepatobiliary surgery. METHODS: Fifty-eight patients underwent an endoscopic procedure for suspected bile leak after hepatobiliary surgery; the presence of bile leak on endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) was evaluated retrospectively. Two groups were created based on bile leak severity at ERCP. We defined success as follows: technical, successful placement of the plastic stent at the intended bile duct; clinical, improvement in symptoms of bile leak; and eventual, disappearance of bile leak at ERCP. We evaluated several factors that influenced the success of the endoscopic procedure and the differences between bile leak severity. RESULTS: Success rates were as follows: technical, 90%; clinical, 79%; and eventual, 71%. Median interval between first endoscopic procedure and achievement of eventual success was 135 days (IQR, 86-257 days). Bile leak severity was the only independent factor associated with eventual success (P = 0.01). CONCLUSIONS: Endoscopic therapy is safe and effective for postoperative bile leak. Bile leak severity is the most important factor influencing successful endoscopic therapy.

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Dynamic computed tomography is useful for prediction of pathological grade in pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasm. International journal

Shigeru Horiguchi, Hironari Kato, Hidenori Shiraha, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Naoki Yamamoto, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Takeshi Tomoda, Daisuke Uchida, Yutaka Akimoto, Syou Mizukawa, Takehiro Tanaka, Koichi Ichimura, Akinobu Takaki, Takahito Yagi, Hiroyuki Okada

Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology   32 ( 4 )   925 - 931   2017.4

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BACKGROUND AND AIM: Pathological grading is important in defining the therapeutic strategy in pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasm (PNEN) but is difficult for unresectable cases. Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided fine needle aspiration (FNA) is useful in the diagnosis of PNEN, but its usefulness for pathological grading is not well established. No studies have examined the diagnostic ability of dynamic computed tomography (CT) for pathological grading of PNEN. We investigated the usefulness of EUS-FNA and dynamic CT in the diagnosis and pathological grading of PNEN. METHODS: In this retrospective study, 39 PNEN patients finally diagnosed via EUS-FNA and/or surgical resection underwent dynamic CT. Pathological samples were diagnosed based on WHO2010; staging was based on the European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society classification. The proportion of the quantification value in the tumor to the pancreatic parenchyma in arterial phase was defined as the CT ratio. Immunohistochemical staining with CD31 was performed to evaluate microvessel density (MVD). We evaluated the relationship between pathological grade, CT ratio, and MVD. RESULTS: By using EUS-FNA, 35 of 39 (90%) cases were diagnosed as PNEN. As for pathological grade, 15 of 35 (43%) cases could be identified correctly. CT ratio could predict pathological Grade 3 disease. The sensitivity, specificity, and diagnostic accuracy were 100%, 94%, and 95%. MVD was significantly correlated with CT ratio (r = 0.83, P < 0.0001) and pathological grade (P = 0.0074). CONCLUSIONS: Computed tomography ratio has a relationship with pathological grade in PNEN, which would help decide therapeutic strategy in unresectable cases and cases in which pathological grading is difficult.

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Utility of serum DNA as a marker for KRAS mutations in pancreatic cancer tissue Reviewed

Soichiro Ako, Kazuhiro Nouso, Hideaki Kinugasa, Chihiro Dohi, Hiroshi Matushita, Sho Mizukawa, Shinichiro Muro, Yutaka Akimoto, Daisuke Uchida, Takeshi Tomoda, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Shigeru Horiguchi, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Hironari Kato, Hiroyuki Okada

PANCREATOLOGY   17 ( 2 )   285 - 290   2017.3

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A comparative evaluation of treatment methods for bile duct stones after hepaticojejunostomy between percutaneous transhepatic cholangioscopy and peroral, short double-balloon enteroscopy. International journal

Koichiro Tsutsumi, Hironari Kato, Shuntaro Yabe, Sho Mizukawa, Hiroyuki Seki, Yutaka Akimoto, Daisuke Uchida, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Takeshi Tomoda, Naoki Yamamoto, Shigeru Horiguchi, Hirofumi Kawamoto, Hiroyuki Okada

Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology   10 ( 1 )   54 - 67   2017.1

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BACKGROUND: Bile duct stones after hepaticojejunostomy are considered a troublesome adverse event. Although percutaneous transhepatic procedures using a cholangioscopy is performed to treat these bile duct stones, a peroral endoscopic procedure using a short, double-balloon enteroscope (sDBE) is an alternative. This study aimed to compare the immediate and long-term outcomes of both treatments for bile duct stones in patients who underwent prior hepaticojejunostomy. METHODS: Between October 2001 and May 2013, 40 consecutive patients were treated for bile duct stones after hepaticojejunostomy at a tertiary care hospital. Initial success with biliary access, biliary intervention-related technical success, clinical success, adverse events, hospitalization duration, and stone-free survival were retrospectively evaluated. RESULTS: The initial success rates for biliary access were 100% (8/8) with percutaneous transhepatic cholangioscopy (PTCS) and 91% (29/32) with sDBE. In three patients in whom biliary access during initial sDBE failed, successful access with subsequent PTCS was achieved, and biliary intervention-related technical success and clinical success were eventually achieved in all 40 patients. The rate of adverse events was significantly lower with sDBE than with PTCS (10% versus 45%; p = 0.025). The median hospitalization duration for complete stone clearance was significantly shorter with sDBE than with PTCS (10 versus 35 days; p < 0.001). During the median 7.2 year or 3.1 year follow up, the probabilities of being stone-free at 1, 2, and 3 years were 100%, 73%, and 64% for PTCS and 85%, 65%, and 59% for sDBE, respectively (p = 0.919). CONCLUSIONS: sDBE was useful, with few adverse events and short hospitalization; therefore, experienced endoscopists can consider it as first-line treatment for bile duct stones in patients with prior hepaticojejunostomy.

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ENDOSCOPIC MANAGEMENT OF OCCLUDED METALLIC STENTS DEPLOYED FOR MALIGNANT HILAR BILIARY STRICTURE

KATO Hironari, TOMODA Takeshi, MATSUMOTO Kazuyuki, HORIGUCHI Shigeru, TSUTSUMI Koichiro, OKADA Hiroyuki

Gastroenterological Endoscopy   59 ( 7 )   1524 - 1531   2017

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<p>Endoscopic management of occluded metallic stents deployed for malignant hilar biliary stricture is technically demanding. Understanding the characteristics of devices such as guidewires, catheters, and stents, and handling these devices skillfully are essential for successful management. The passage of catheters and plastic stents (PS) through the mesh of metallic stents (MS) is the most difficult of all procedures for multiple occluded MS that had been deployed by the stent-in-stent method, and requires precise and careful maneuvering of the endoscope and other devices. The order of PS deployment into the occluded MS is also important. The order of PS deployment has to be same as that of the previous MS deployment. Skilled techniques of not only endoscopists but also their assistants are necessary for the successful management of multiple occluded MS deployed at the hilar portion. Therefore, it is important for endoscopists to become skilled in maneuvering guidewires in daily examinations.</p>

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Outcomes of management for biliary stricture after living donor liver transplantation with hepaticojejunostomy using short-type double-balloon enteroscopy. International journal

Takeshi Tomoda, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Hironari Kato, Sho Mizukawa, Syuntaro Yabe, Yutaka Akimoto, Hiroyuki Seki, Daisuke Uchida, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Naoki Yamamoto, Shigeru Horiguchi, Hiroyuki Okada

Surgical endoscopy   30 ( 12 )   5338 - 5344   2016.12

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BACKGROUND AND AIMS: To evaluate the outcomes of management for biliary stricture (BS) after living donor liver transplantation (LDLT) using short-type double-balloon enteroscopy. METHODS: This study retrospectively evaluated 20 patients who underwent endoscopic retrograde cholangiography using short-type double-balloon enteroscopy (sDB-ERC) upon suspicion of BS after LDLT with hepaticojejunal (HJ) reconstruction at Okayama University Hospital. RESULTS: Scope insertion to the HJ site and sDB-ERC succeeded in 85 % (17/20) and 82.4 % (14/17) of patients, respectively. Of 14 patients who required treatment for BS, 11 were successfully treated using sDB-ERC, and 3 were successfully treated using sDB-ERC and rendezvous procedures. Adverse events occurred in 2.9 % of all sessions (2/68). After resolution of BS, 7 patients (50 %) experienced a recurrence. Of these, 6 (85.7 %) were treated with only balloon dilation, and 1 (14.3 %) was treated with both balloon dilation and stent deployment (P = 0.029). CONCLUSIONS: sDB-ERC is a useful procedure for diagnosis and treatment for BS after LDLT with HJ reconstruction. Balloon dilation combined with stent deployment might be recommended for definite resolution of BS.

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Effectiveness and safety of peroral direct cholangioscopy using an ultraslim endoscope for the treatment of hepatolithiasis in patients with hepaticojejunostomy

Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Hironari Kato, Naoki Yamamoto, Shigeru Horiguchi, Yutaka Akimoto, Daisuke Uchida, Takeshi Tomoda, Hiroyuki Okada

JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY AND HEPATOLOGY   31   221 - 222   2016.11

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A Multicenter, Prospective, Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating the Efficacy of Rectal Diclofenac and Sublingual Nitroglycerin as a Combined Prophylactic Treatment for Post-ERCP Pancreatitis

Tomoda Takeshi, Kato Hironari, Mizukawa Sho, Muro Shinichiro, Akimoto Yutaka, Uchida Daisuke, Matsumoto Kazuyuki, Yamamoto Naoki, Horiguchi Shigeru, Tsutsumi Koichiro, Okada Hiroyuki

Acta Medica Okayama   70 ( 5 )   405 - 408   2016.10

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Lymphoid Hyperplasia of the Bile Duct Observed on Peroral Video Cholangioscopy. International journal

Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Hironari Kato, Hiroyuki Okada

Clinical gastroenterology and hepatology : the official clinical practice journal of the American Gastroenterological Association   14 ( 10 )   e127-8   2016.10

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A Prospective Randomized Controlled Study Comparing EUS Sonopsy CY(R) and 22-gauge Biopsy Needles for Endoscopic Ultrasound-guided Fine-Needle Aspiration of Solid Pancreatic Mass Lesions.

Sho Mizukawa, Hironari Kato, Shinichiro Muro, Yutaka Akimoto, Daisuke Uchida, Takeshi Tomoda, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Naoki Yamamoto, Shigeru Horiguchi, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Hiroyuki Okada, Hirofumi Inoue, Noriyuki Tanaka

Acta medica Okayama   70 ( 5 )   417 - 420   2016.10

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Endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) is a standard procedure for precise histological diagnosis of pancreas tumors, but it is sometimes difficult to obtain adequate specimens. EUS Sonopsy CY® is a newly designed needle with original features. This randomized study will compare the tissue collection rate of EUS Sonopsy CY® to that of a conventional needle in EUS-FNA. The major eligibility criteria are as follows: Patients with a pancreatic mass referred for EUSFNA; age 20 years, and performance status＜4. The primary outcome is the tissue collection rate. This study will elucidate the efficacy of EUS Sonopsy CY®.

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Diagnosing Pancreatic Tumors Using Contrast-enhanced Harmonic Endoscopic Ultrasonography with Sonazoid.

Naoki Yamamoto, Hironari Kato, Sho Mizukawa, Shinichiro Muro, Yutaka Akimoto, Daisuke Uchida, Takeshi Tomoda, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Shigeru Horiguchi, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Hiroyuki Okada

Acta medica Okayama   70 ( 4 )   323 - 5   2016.8

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Contrast-enhanced harmonic endoscopic ultrasonography (CH-EUS) with contrast agent enabled us to assess the hemodynamics closely, despite limited data in pancreatic tumors. We have initiated a prospective, single arm, and non-randomized study to clarify the accuracy and safety of CH-EUS with Sonazoid and time-intensity curve (TIC) analysis for diagnosing benign or malignant pancreatic tumors. A total of 200 patients will undergo CH-EUS and TIC analysis. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis will be used to determine the optimal parameter cutoff values for TIC analysis. This will clarify whether CH-EUS and TIC can further improve the diagnosis of pancreatic tumors over conventional EUS.

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Efficacy and Safety of Endoscopic Ultrasound-guided Ethanol Ablation Therapy for Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors.

Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Hironari Kato, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Sho Mizukawa, Syuntaro Yabe, Hiroyuki Seki, Yutaka Akimoto, Daisuke Uchida, Takeshi Tomoda, Naoki Yamamoto, Shigeru Horiguchi, Hiroyuki Okada

Acta medica Okayama   70 ( 4 )   313 - 6   2016.8

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Recently, endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS)-guided ethanol ablation for small pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (p-NETs) has been reported. However, the efficacy and safety of the technique remain unclear. We have launched a prospective pilot study of EUS-guided ethanol ablation for p-NETs. The major eligibility criteria are the presence of a pathologically diagnosed grade (G) 1 or G2 p-NET, a tumor size of 2cm, and being a poor candidate for surgery. A total of 5 patients will be treated. The primary endpoint will be the complete ablation rate at 1 month after treatment.

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Biliary Anastomotic Stricture After Adult Living Donor Liver Transplantation With Duct-to-Duct Reconstruction: Outcome After Endoscopic Treatment Including Rendezvous Procedure. International journal

Takeshi Tomoda, Hironari Kato, Sho Mizukawa, Syuntaro Yabe, Yutaka Akimoto, Hiroyuki Seki, Daisuke Uchida, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Naoki Yamamoto, Shigeru Horiguchi, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Hiroyuki Okada

Transplantation   100 ( 7 )   1500 - 6   2016.7

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BACKGROUND: To evaluate the outcomes and investigate the factors associated with restricture after endoscopic treatment. METHODS: Between April 2001 and July 2014, 98 patients experienced biliary anastomotic stricture (BAS) after living donor liver transplantation (LDLT) with duct-to-duct reconstruction, and all were first referred to Okayama University Hospital for endoscopic stent deployment. When deployment was unsuccessful, a percutaneous transhepatic procedure was used. Treatment outcomes, including stricture resolution, BAS recurrence, and risk factors of BAS recurrence, were evaluated retrospectively. RESULTS: Successful stent deployment was achieved in 90 of 98 patients (91.8%) by both procedures. Among the 90 patients, stricture resolution was eventually observed in 72. The median number of endoscopic retrograde cholangiographies performed was 5. After a median follow-up period of 48.8 months from stent removal, BAS recurrence that required intervention occurred in 22 patients (30.6%). In multivariate analysis, portal vein stenosis after LDLT was associated with BAS recurrence after endoscopic treatment (P = 0.03). Among the 22 patients who required reintervention, 16 (73%) had their stents removed, and recurrence after retreatment occurred in 3 patients (18.8%). CONCLUSIONS: Endoscopic treatment is a useful procedure for the treatment for BAS after LDLT with duct-to-duct reconstruction. Portal vein stenosis may be one of the risks associated with the recurrence of BAS.

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胆嚢神経内分泌癌(NEC)の1例

堀口 繁, 加藤 博也, 内田 大輔, 秋元 悠, 関 博之, 友田 健, 松本 和幸, 山本 直樹, 堤 康一郎, 植木 亨, 岡田 裕之

胆道   30 ( 2 )   290 - 297   2016.5

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膵Solid Pseudopapillary Neoplasm 20例の臨床病理学的特徴 性別による比較

秋元 悠, 加藤 博也, 原田 亮, 内田 大輔, 關 博之, 友田 健, 松本 和幸, 山本 直樹, 堀口 繁, 堤 康一郎, 室 信一郎, 植木 亨, 小田 晋輔, 伏見 聡一郎, 八木 孝仁, 岡田 裕之

膵臓   31 ( 2 )   135 - 144   2016.4

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Effectiveness of peroral direct cholangioscopy using an ultraslim endoscope for the treatment of hepatolithiasis in patients with hepaticojejunostomy (with video). International journal

Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Hironari Kato, Yutaka Akimoto, Daisuke Uchida, Takeshi Tomoda, Naoki Yamamoto, Yasuhiro Noma, Shigeru Horiguchi, Hiroyuki Okada, Kazuhide Yamamoto

Surgical endoscopy   30 ( 3 )   1249 - 54   2016.3

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BACKGROUND: Hepatolithiasis is a postoperative complication of hepaticojejunostomy (HJ) performed for various pancreatobiliary diseases. Hepatolithiasis can cause repeated cholangitis. Complete stone removal and bile stasis elimination are therefore necessary. Here, we evaluated the effectiveness of peroral direct cholangioscopy (PDCS) using an ultraslim endoscope for treating hepatolithiasis in HJ patients. METHODS: We studied 14 patients with hepatolithiasis who underwent bowel reconstruction with HJ between April 2012 and May 2014. Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic retrograde cholangiography using a short double-balloon enteroscope (DBE) was initially performed. Following stone removal, the DBE was exchanged for an ultraslim endoscope through the balloon overtube for PDCS. RESULTS: The success rate of PDCS procedure was 85.7% (12/14). In 5 of 12 (41.7%) patients with successful PDCS, the residual stones were detected and removed completely using a 5-Fr basket catheter and suction after normal saline irrigation. In the remaining 7 (58.3%) patients, no residual stone was detected. The median procedure time was 14 min (range 8-36) with no serious postoperative complications. The median follow-up time after PDCS was 21 months (range 5-26), and only 1 patient (8.3%) had IHBD stone recurrence with an anastomotic stricture. CONCLUSIONS: PDCS using an ultraslim endoscope appears to be useful for detecting and removing residual stones following hepatolithiasis treatment using a DBE. The combined use of a DBE and PDCS may reduce the risk of hepatolithiasis recurrence in HJ patients.

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Contrast-enhanced harmonic endoscopic ultrasonography with time-intensity curve analysis for intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms of the pancreas. International journal

Naoki Yamamoto, Hironari Kato, Takeshi Tomoda, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Ichiro Sakakihara, Yasuhiro Noma, Shigeru Horiguchi, Ryo Harada, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Keisuke Hori, Takehiro Tanaka, Hiroyuki Okada, Kazuh de Yamamoto

Endoscopy   48 ( 1 )   26 - 34   2016.1

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BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS: Preoperative diagnosis of the pathological grade of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs) is difficult. This study aimed to evaluate the accuracy of contrast-enhanced harmonic endoscopic ultrasonography (CH-EUS) with time - intensity curve analysis in differentiating between low or intermediate grade dysplasia (LGD/IGD) and high grade dysplasia or invasive carcinoma (HGD/invasive carcinoma) in IPMNs and to assess correlation between the time - intensity curve parameters and tumor microvessel density. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Data from 30 patients with resected IPMNs (14 LGD/IGD, 16 HGD/invasive carcinoma) who underwent CH-EUS with time - intensity curve analysis were evaluated retrospectively. Time - intensity curve parameters and the microvessel density of the mural nodule were compared between the HGD/invasive carcinoma and LGD/IGD groups; the diagnostic accuracy of the time - intensity curve parameters was evaluated. RESULTS: The echo intensity change and echo intensity reduction rate of the mural nodule, and the nodule/pancreatic parenchyma contrast ratio were significantly higher in the HGD/invasive carcinoma group than in the LGD/IGD group (P < 0.05); the accuracies of these parameters were 80 %, 86.7 %, and 93.3 %, respectively. The microvessel density of the mural nodule was significantly higher in the HGD/invasive carcinoma group (P = 0.002). There was a strong positive, linear correlation between the echo intensity change of the mural nodule and the microvessel density (r = 0.803, P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: CH-EUS with time - intensity curve analysis is potentially useful for quantitatively evaluating the blood flow of IPMN microvasculature, and for differentiating between HGD/invasive carcinoma and LGD/IGD.

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Performance of novel tissue harmonic echo imaging using endoscopic ultrasound for pancreatic diseases. International journal

Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Akio Katanuma, Hiroyuki Maguchi, Kuniyuki Takahashi, Manabu Osanai, Kei Yane, Toshifumi Kin, Ryo Takaki, Tomoaki Matsumori, Katsushige Gon, Akiko Tomonari, Masanori Nojima

Endoscopy international open   4 ( 1 )   E42-50   2016.1

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BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS: Recently, tissue harmonic echo (THE) imaging has advanced with the development of a new endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) monitor/processing unit. With this new technology, penetration (THE-P) and resolution (THE-R) images can be obtained. The aim of this study was to investigate the performance of this novel THE imaging using a new processing unit for pancreatic diseases. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Fifty patients with pancreatic lesions (38 cystic, 12 solid) were retrospectively analyzed. At each examination, 3 EUS images of the same pancreatic lesion were obtained using B-mode, THE-P mode, and THE-R mode imaging. Each set of EUS images was randomly arranged and evaluated independently by 4 physicians blinded to the imaging technique. Images were compared using a Likert scale 5-point grading system for each parameter. RESULTS: For cystic lesions, THE-P mode images were significantly superior to conventional B-mode images for visualizing the boundary, septum, nodules, and total image quality (P < 0.05). THE-R mode images were significantly superior to conventional B-mode images for visualizing the boundary, septum, and total image quality (P < 0.05). However, for solid lesions, there was no significant difference in all the evaluation points between THE-P and conventional B-mode images. THE-R mode images were inferior to conventional B-mode images for visualizing the boundary, internal structure, and total image quality (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: For pancreatic cystic lesions, THE mode images provided better lesion characterization than conventional B-mode images. Further research is required to determine if this improvement will result in improved EUS diagnostics.

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Alteration of serum N-glycan profile in patients with autoimmune pancreatitis Reviewed

Takeshi Tomoda, Kazuhiro Nouso, Hironari Kato, Koji Miyahara, Chihiro Dohi, Yuki Morimoto, Hideaki Kinugasa, Yutaka Akimoto, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Naoki Yamamoto, Yasuhiro Noma, Shigeru Horiguchi, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Maho Amano, Shin-Ichiro Nishimura, Kazuhide Yamamoto

PANCREATOLOGY   16 ( 1 )   44 - 51   2016.1

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A Case of Capillary Malformation of the Retroperitoneum.

Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Hironari Kato, Ryo Harada, Hiroyuki Okada

Internal medicine (Tokyo, Japan)   55 ( 2 )   203 - 5   2016

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Time-dependent image changes after ethanol injection into the pancreas: an experimental study using a porcine model. International journal

Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Hironari Kato, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Soichiro Fushimi, Masaya Iwamuro, Shinsuke Oda, Sho Mizukawa, Yutaka Akimoto, Daisuke Uchida, Takeshi Tomoda, Naoki Yamamoto, Shigeru Horiguchi, Hiroyuki Okada

Ecancermedicalscience   10   663 - 663   2016

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BACKGROUND: Ethanol, a commonly available agent, has been used to successfully ablate cystic and solid lesions in the pancreas. The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of an ethanol injection into the porcine pancreas and observe the time-dependent image changes in the pancreatic parenchyma. METHODS: Pure ethanol was injected into the pancreatic tail using a 25-gauge EUS needle with direct ultrasound guidance under celiotomy: 1 mL and 2 mL were injected, respectively. The abdomen was closed after the injection. MRI was performed before the procedure, immediately after, and on postoperative day (POD) seven. Blood samples were taken before the procedure and on PODs one, three, five, and seven. The pigs were euthanised on POD seven. RESULTS: Immediately after the injection, linear high signal areas in the pancreatic tail on T2 and rounded speckled high signal areas on DWI images were detected in both animals, measuring 35 × 32 mm in the 1 mL injected pig and 42 × 38mm in the 2 mL injected pig. After POD seven, rounded high signal areas were noted on T2 images, measuring 22 × 18 mm and 36 × 28 mm respectively. On POD one, the 1 mL injected animal had a 53% elevation in serum amylase while the 2 mL injected animal had a 66% elevation. Histologically, cystic and necrotic changes in the parenchyma were observed, measuring 23 × 22 mm and 40 × 35 mm respectively. CONCLUSIONS: Our results, which are limited to normal pancreas, suggested that a 1 mL injection caused localised changes within the pancreas while a 2 mL injection induced more widespread changes beyond the pancreas. The effective area of ethanol was widespread immediately after injection, and then the area was reduced with cystic and necrosis changes.

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Pancreatic Hepatoid Carcinoma Mimicking a Solid Pseudopapillary Neoplasm: A Challenging Case on Endoscopic Ultrasound-guided Fine-needle Aspiration.

Yutaka Akimoto, Hironari Kato, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Ryo Harada, Shinsuke Oda, Soichiro Fushimi, Shou Mizukawa, Shuntaro Yabe, Daisuke Uchida, Hiroyuki Seki, Takeshi Tomoda, Naoki Yamamoto, Shigeru Horiguchi, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Takahito Yagi, Hiroyuki Okada

Internal medicine (Tokyo, Japan)   55 ( 17 )   2405 - 11   2016

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A 59-year-old man was admitted to our hospital for treatment of a 45 mm pancreatic mass found during a medical examination. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration cytology showed polygonal cells with pseudopapillary structures. The tumor cells were positive for nuclear/cytoplasmic β-catenin and CD10, and negative for chromogranin A. After a tentative diagnosis of a solid pseudopapillary neoplasm, middle pancreatectomy was performed. Histologically, polygonal cells with abundant eosinophilic cytoplasm formed in the trabeculae and were immunohistochemically positive for HepPar1 and protein induced by vitamin K absence or antagonist-II. The tumor was finally diagnosed to be pancreatic hepatoid carcinoma. No recurrence occurred for 12 months, even without adjuvant chemotherapy.

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Utility of serum N-glycan analysis in diagnosis of invasive IPMNs

AKIMOTO Yutaka, NOUSO Kazuhiro, KATO Hironari, MIYAHARA Koji, MIZUKAWA Shou, YABE Shuntaro, UCHIDA Daisuke, SEKI Hiroyuki, TOMODA Takeshi, MATSUMOTO Kazuyuki, YAMAMOTO Naoki, HORIGUCHI Shigeru, TSUTSUMI Koichiro, OKADA Hiroyuki

Suizo   31 ( 1 )   25 - 31   2016

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Glycosylation, -a common post-translational modification of proteins,- is involved in several processes associated with cancer progression, including signaling, cell-cell adhesion, invasion and metastasis. We previously found that levels of multi-branch antennary and fucosylated glycans were elevated in pancreatic cancer and hepatocellular carcinoma. Another potentially malignant disorder of the pancreas, invasive pancreatic intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN), is hard to diagnose pre-operatively. A new serum biomarker for invasive IPMNs would help to diagnosis and identify cases needing high-risk pancreatic resection. In our recent study, we evaluated the potential use of glycans as clinical markers for invasive IPMNs. N-glycan profiles of whole-serum samples were evaluated from patients with a confirmed diagnosis of IPMNs. The serum profiles showed high expression levels of fucosylated glycans with multi-branch antennary structures, suggesting that these complex glycans may serve as biomarkers for the prediction of invasive IPMNs.

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[Radical surgery after successful chemotherapy in a case of primary small cell carcinoma of the liver].

Yutaka Akimoto, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Hironari Kato, Hidenori Hata, Hiroyuki Sakae, Daisuke Uchida, Takeshi Tomoda, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Yasuhiro Noma, Naoki Yamamoto, Shigeru Horiguchi, Ryo Harada, Hiroyuki Okada, Hiroyuki Yanai, Takahito Yagi, Kazuhide Yamamoto

Nihon Shokakibyo Gakkai zasshi = The Japanese journal of gastro-enterology   112 ( 11 )   2024 - 34   2015.11

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A 52-year-old woman was admitted to our hospital with right upper quadrant pain with gallbladder wall thickening and multiple liver tumors. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided biopsy revealed small cell carcinomas of both the gallbladder and liver. After 10 cycles of chemotherapy with etoposide and cisplatin, marked shrinkage of the tumors was evident on computed tomography. The patient subsequently underwent hepatectomy and resection of the extrahepatic bile duct and gallbladder with curative intent. Although no viable tumor cells were found in the resected specimens, we confirmed phagocytosis of tumor cells killed by chemotherapy in the resected liver specimen. Therefore, we suspected that the patient had primary small cell carcinoma of the liver that had been successfully treated. This is a rare case of primary small cell carcinoma of the liver that showed pathological complete response to chemotherapy with etoposide and cisplatin.

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Endoscopic ultrasonography-guided transjejunal drainage for postoperative pancreatic fistula using forward-viewing echoendoscope.

Takeshi Tomoda, Hironari Kato, Yutaka Akimoto, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Naoki Yamamoto, Yasuhiro Noma, Ryo Harada, Shigeru Horiguchi, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Hiroyuki Okada

Clinical journal of gastroenterology   8 ( 4 )   228 - 31   2015.8

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There are few reports on endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS)-guided transjejunal drainage. Here, we report a case with postoperative pancreatic fistula treated by endoscopic transjejunal drainage using a forward-viewing (FV) echoendoscope. A 69-year-old woman who had undergone pancreaticoduodenectomy was admitted because of pancreatic fistula. Placement of plastic stents into the pancreatic duct using a double-balloon enteroscope and EUS-guided transgastric drainage failed. We attempted EUS-guided transjejunal drainage using an FV echoendoscope that can advance through the acute-angled intestinal tract safely, and drainage was performed. There were no complications, and follow-up computed tomography showed complete resolution.

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Diagnostic ability of EUS-FNA for pancreatic solid lesions with conventional 22-gauge needle using the slow pull technique: a prospective study. International journal

Toshifumi Kin, Akio Katanuma, Kei Yane, Kuniyuki Takahashi, Manabu Osanai, Ryo Takaki, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Katsushige Gon, Tomoaki Matsumori, Akiko Tomonari, Hiroyuki Maguchi, Toshiya Shinohara, Masanori Nojima

Scandinavian journal of gastroenterology   50 ( 7 )   900 - 7   2015.7

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OBJECTIVE: Endoscopic ultrasonography-guided fine needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) using the slow pull technique (SP-FNA) has recently attracted attention as an effective tissue acquisition technique. However, efficacy of SP-FNA with a 22-gauge conventional needle remains unclear. The aim of this study is to evaluate the diagnostic ability of SP-FNA with a 22-gauge needle. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Patients with a pancreatic solid lesion were prospectively enrolled in this study. SP-FNA was performed at two needle passes with a 22-gauge needle. One dedicated pathologist evaluated the obtained samples in terms of quantity (Grade 0: scant; Grade 1: inadequate; Grade 2: adequate), quality (Grade 0: poor; Grade 1: moderate; Grade 2: good), and blood contamination (Grade 0: significant; Grade 1: moderate; Grade 2: low), and provided a pathological diagnosis. Additional EUS-FNA was performed by applying suction (SA-FNA). The evaluation points were as follows: diagnostic accuracy of SP-FNA compared with that of SA-FNA, and the quantity, quality, and blood contamination level of SP-FNA-obtained samples. RESULTS: We enrolled 40 cases. The diagnostic accuracy of SP-FNA was 90% (36/40). There was no significant difference in the accuracy between SP-FNA and SA-FNA (90% vs. 90%, p = 1.000). The samples obtained using SP-FNA were assessed as Grade 2 for quantity in 29 cases (73%), quality in 31 (78%), and blood contamination in 25 (63%). CONCLUSIONS: Adequate, high-quality, and unsubstantially blood-contaminated samples could be obtained using SP-FNA. The diagnostic ability of SP-FNA was 90%, which appeared to be similar to that of SA-FNA.

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Successful biliary drainage using a metal stent through the gastric stoma. International journal

Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Hironari Kato, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Yutaka Akimoto, Daisuke Uchida, Takeshi Tomoda, Naoki Yamamoto, Yasuhiro Noma, Shigeru Horiguchi, Hiroyuki Okada, Kazuhide Yamamoto

World journal of gastroenterology   21 ( 24 )   7594 - 7   2015.6

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We report a case of biliary drainage for malignant stricture using a metal stent with an ultrathin endoscope through the gastric stoma. A 78-year-old female was referred to our hospital for jaundice and fever. She had undergone percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) for esophageal obstruction after radiation therapy for cancer of the pharynx. Abdominal contrast-enhanced computed tomography showed a 3-cm enhanced mass in the middle bile duct and dilatation of the intra-hepatic bile duct. We initially performed endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) with a trans-oral approach. However, neither the side-viewing endoscope nor the ultrathin endoscope passed through the esophageal orifice. Thus, we eventually performed ERCP via the PEG stoma using an ultrathin endoscope. We performed biliary drainage with a 6F introducer self-expanding metal stent. The cytology findings obtained by brush cytology showed malignancy. Her laboratory results were restored to normal levels after drainage and no complication occurred.

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Feasibility, efficacy, and predictive factors for the technical success of endoscopic nasogallbladder drainage: a prospective study. International journal

Kei Yane, Hiroyuki Maguchi, Akio Katanuma, Kuniyuki Takahashi, Manabu Osanai, Toshifumi Kin, Ryo Takaki, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Katsushige Gon, Tomoaki Matsumori, Akiko Tomonari, Masanori Nojima

Gut and liver   9 ( 2 )   239 - 46   2015.3

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BACKGROUND/AIMS: Several studies have shown the useful-ness of endoscopic nasogallbladder drainage (ENGBD) in patients with acute cholecystitis. However, the procedure is difficult, and factors that affect technical success have not yet been clarified. We conducted a prospective study to eval-uate the technical feasibility, efficacy, and predictive factors for the technical success of ENGBD in patients with acute cholecystitis. METHODS: All patients with moderate or severe acute cholecystitis who were enrolled underwent ENGBD between April 2009 and April 2011. Patients with surgically altered anatomy or pancreatobiliary malignancies were ex-cluded. The primary outcomes included technical success, clinical success, and complications. Factors that could affect the technical success were also examined. RESULTS: Of the 27 patients who underwent ENGBD during the study period, technical success was achieved in 21 (78%) and clinical improvement was achieved in 20 (95%). Early complications were encountered in four patients (15%). Gallbladder wall thickness (odds ratio [OR], 1.64; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.08 to 2.47) and age (OR, 1.16; 95% CI, 1.00 to 1.35) were effective predictors of technical failure. CONCLUSIONS: ENGBD was effective in resolving acute cholecystitis; however, this modality was technically challenging and had a limited suc-cess rate. Because of technical difficulties, ENGBD should be reserved for limited indications. (Gut Liver, 2015;9239-246).

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Successful biliary drainage with peroral direct cholangioscopy in a patient with Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy for congenital biliary dilatation. International journal

Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Yuki Baba, Koji Takemoto, Hirofumi Tsugeno, Shigeatsu Fujiki, Hiroyuki Okada

Endoscopy   47 Suppl 1 UCTN   E497-8   2015

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Effectiveness of a balloon catheter with a side hole for introducing a guidewire into an infected pancreatic pseudocyst. International journal

Toshifumi Kin, Hiroyuki Maguchi, Akio Katanuma, Kuniyuki Takahashi, Manabu Osanai, Ryo Takaki, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Katsushige Gon, Tomoaki Matsumori, Akiko Tomonari

Gastrointestinal endoscopy   80 ( 4 )   725 - 725   2014.10

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胆嚢腺筋腫症合併胆嚢癌の特徴

金 俊文, 真口 宏介, 高橋 邦幸, 潟沼 朗生, 小山内 学, 矢根 圭, 高木 亮, 松本 和幸, 松森 友昭, 権 勉成, 安保 義恭, 篠原 敏也

胆道   28 ( 4 )   633 - 640   2014.10

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The efficacy and safety of single-session endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography for evaluation of pancreatic masses. International journal

Yasuhiro Noma, Hirofumi Kawamoto, Hironari Kato, Masaya Iwamuro, Ken Hirao, Masakuni Fujii, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Shigeru Horiguchi, Naoki Yamamoto, Ichiro Sakakihara, Takeshi Tomoda, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Hiroyuki Okada, Kazuhide Yamamoto

Hepato-gastroenterology   61 ( 134 )   1775 - 9   2014.9

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BACKGROUND/AIMS: There have been limited studies evaluating single-session EUS-FNA and ERCP for evaluation of pancreatic masses. The aim of this study was to determine the safety of single-session EUS-FNA and ERCP, and to compare the diagnostic accuracies of cytodiagnosis by EUS-FNA, ERCP, and their combination. METHODOLOGY: A total of 100 patients with pancreatic masses were prospectively enrolled. All patients underwent single-session EUS-FNA and ERCP. The main outcome measurement was frequency of post-procedural complications. Another measurement was diagnostic accuracy of cytodiagnosis by EUS-FNA, ERCP, and their combination. RESULTS: Procedure-related pancreatitis occurred in 10 patients, but all patients were conservatively managed. Cytodiagnosis by EUS-FNA was significantly superior to ERCP in accuracy. In patients with a pancreatic head mass, 3 cases of false negative EUS-FNA were positive on ERCP. The combination procedures improved accuracy compared with EUS-FNA alone. By contrast, in the subgroup of the pancreatic body or tail mass, the combination of EUS-FNA and ERCP did not improve cytodiagnosis compared to that with EUS-FNA alone. CONCLUSIONS: Single-session EUS-FNA and ERCP appears to be as safe as performing each procedure separately. EUS-FNA should be considered the principal procedure for cytodiagnosis. ERCP has only a complementary role in patients with pancreatic head mass.

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Endoscopic management of benign biliary stricture: should we treat more aggressively? International journal

Akio Katanuma, Hiroyuki Maguchi, Kuniyuki Takahashi, Manabu Osanai, Kei Yane, Toshifumi Kin, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Tomoaki Matsumori, Ryo Takaki, Katsushige Gon, Akiko Tomonari

Digestive endoscopy : official journal of the Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society   26 ( 4 )   536 - 7   2014.7

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Endoscopic removal technique of migrated pancreatic plastic stents.

Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Akio Katanuma, Hiroyuki Maguchi

Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences   21 ( 6 )   E34-40   2014.6

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Endoscopic pancreatic stenting (EPS) is used for various pancreatic conditions. With the increasing use of pancreatic stents, many complications have been observed. Especially, proximal stent migration presents a more serious condition because of the possibility of pancreatic duct (PD) damage. However, the removal of proximally migrated stents is technically challenging because of the small PD diameter, the bended PD course, the presence of PD strictures, and the lack of suitable devices for stent removal. Thus, few cases of surgical intervention have been encountered. In this study, we review the endoscopic treatment of proximally migrated pancreatic plastic stents. We classify migrated stent conditions into four types according to stent and PD conditions. In Type A, the main pancreatic duct (MPD) has no stricture. In Type B, the stent is positioned across the stricture on the MPD. In Type C, the stent is positioned further away from the stricture on the MPD. The tip of the proximal stent is located in the MPD in types A thru C. In Type D, the tip of the proximal stent is located in a branch duct. We introduced the strategy of endoscopic removal technique of each type of migrated plastic stents.

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Novel tissue harmonic imaging clearly visualizes a case of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm with mural nodules. International journal

Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Akio Katanuma

JOP : Journal of the pancreas   15 ( 3 )   274 - 5   2014.5

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Tissue Harmonic Echo (THE) imaging is a sonographic technique that potentially provides images of higher quality than can conventional B-mode images. Potential advantages of THE imaging include improved resolution, improved signal-to-noise ratio, and reduced artifacts [1, 2]. Recently, a novel THE imaging performed using an EUS system with a monitor/processing unit (EU-ME2 PREMIER PLUS; Olympus Medical Systems, Tokyo, Japan) has been developed. Using this technology, we can obtain two THE mode images, namely, THE-P (penetration) and THE-R (resolution). The THE-P mode is suitable for middle range distance observation because it receives a harmonic signal whose frequency is mainly 7.5 MHz. The THE-R mode is suitable for close distance observation from the probe because it receives a harmonic signal whose frequency mainly ranges from 10 to 12 MHz. Here, we report a case of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) with mural nodules which could be clearly detected using this novel THE imaging.

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Biliary tumor fragment of hepatocellular carcinoma containing lipiodol mimicking a bile duct stone. International journal

Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Manabu Osanai, Hiroyuki Maguchi

Digestive endoscopy : official journal of the Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society   26 ( 2 )   295 - 6   2014.3

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Anti-programmed cell death-1 antibody as a new serological marker for type 1 autoimmune hepatitis. International journal

Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Yasuhiro Miyake, Hiroshi Matsushita, Atsuyuki Ohnishi, Fusao Ikeda, Hidenori Shiraha, Akinobu Takaki, Kazuhiro Nouso, Kazuhide Yamamoto

Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology   29 ( 1 )   110 - 5   2014.1

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BACKGROUND AND AIM: Recently, the association of the dysfunction of programmed cell death (PD)-1 expressed on activated lymphocytes with the pathogenesis of autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) has been speculated. This study aimed to investigate the association of serum anti-PD-1 antibodies with clinical characteristics of type 1 AIH. METHODS: Serum samples before the initiation of prednisolone treatment were obtained from 52 type 1 AIH patients, 24 patients with drug-induced liver injury (DILI), 30 patients with acute viral hepatitis (AVH), 11 patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), and 62 healthy volunteers. Titers of serum anti-PD-1 antibodies were measured by indirect enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The cutoff level was represented by a mean absorbance + 2 standard deviations in healthy volunteers. RESULTS: Prevalence of serum anti-PD-1 antibodies was 63% in type 1 AIH patients, 8% in DILI patients, 13% in AVH patients, 18% in PSC patients, and 3% in healthy volunteers. In type 1 AIH patients, titers of serum anti-PD-1 antibodies were correlated with serum levels of bilirubin (r = 0.31, P = 0.030) and alanine aminotransferase (r = 0.31, P = 0.027) but not serum immunoglobulin G levels. Positivity for serum anti-PD-1 antibodies was associated with the later normalization of serum alanine aminotransferase levels after the initiation of prednisolone and the disease relapse. CONCLUSIONS: Serum anti-PD-1 antibodies would be useful for the discrimination of type 1 AIH from DILI, AVH, and PSC as an auxiliary diagnostic marker. Furthermore, anti-PD-1 antibodies may be associated with clinical characteristics of type 1 AIH.

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Usefulness of early-phase peritoneal lavage for treating severe acute pancreatitis.

Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Yasuhiro Miyake, Morihito Nakatsu, Tatsuya Toyokawa, Masaharu Ando, Mamoru Hirohata, Hironari Kato, Kazuhide Yamamoto

Internal medicine (Tokyo, Japan)   53 ( 1 )   1 - 6   2014

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OBJECTIVE: To improve the prognosis of severe acute pancreatitis, preventing infectious complications, particularly infected pancreatic necrosis, is important. The present study evaluated the efficacy of peritoneal lavage for improving the prognosis of patients with severe acute pancreatitis. PATIENTS: We retrospectively reviewed the cases of 23 consecutive patients with severe acute pancreatitis who were treated with peritoneal lavage. RESULTS: Peritoneal lavage was started within 72 hours after the initial onset of symptoms in 20 patients (87%). The duration of peritoneal lavage, which was significantly correlated with the number of prognostic factors according to the revised Japanese criteria, Ranson score and serum C-reactive protein level at the start of peritoneal lavage, was a median of seven (3-22) days. There were no adverse events associated with the peritoneal lavage. Eight patients (35%) concurrently underwent continuous regional arterial infusion. Five days after starting peritoneal lavage, the patients' clinical conditions significantly improved. Overall, the survival rate was 96%. One patient (4%) died due to rupture of a pseudoaneurysm of the splenic artery. Complications occurred in seven patients (30%). Infectious complications were observed in three patients (13%) (one patient developed infected pancreatic necrosis and bacteremia, and two patients developed bacteremia). Pseudocysts and pancreatic fistulas developed in five and one patient, respectively. The incidence of complications was lower in the patients receiving peritoneal lavage within 72 hours from the initial onset of symptoms than in the remaining patients (20% vs. 100%; p=0.005). CONCLUSION: We speculate that peritoneal lavage reduces the mortality and incidence of complications in patients with severe acute pancreatitis.

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A case of delayed bleeding 9 days after endoscopic ultrasound-guided pancreatic pseudocyst drainage. International journal

Tomoaki Matsumori, Akio Katanuma, Hiroyuki Maguchi, Kuniyuki Takahashi, Manabu Osanai, Kei Yane, Toshifumi Kin, Ryo Takaki, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Katsushige Gon, Akiko Tomonari

Endoscopy   46 Suppl 1 UCTN   E245-6   2014

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Successful removal of a pancreatic duct stone in a patient with Whipple resection, using a short single-balloon enteroscope with a transparent hood. International journal

Kei Yane, Akio Katanuma, Manabu Osanai, Hiroyuki Maguchi, Kuniyuki Takahashi, Toshifumi Kin, Ryo Takaki, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Katsushige Gon, Tomoaki Matsumori, Akiko Tomonari

Endoscopy   46 Suppl 1 UCTN   E86-7   2014

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ENDOSCOPIC BALLOON DILATATION USING A SHORT SINGLE- BALLOON ENTEROSCOPE IN A PATIENT WITH AN ANASTOMOTIC STRICTURE AFTER PANCREATICODUODENECTOMY FOR INTRADUCTAL PAPILLARY MUCINOUS NEOPLASM : A CASE REPORT

YANE Kei, MAGUCHI Hiroyuki, OSANAI Manabu, TAKAHASHI Kuniyuki, KATANUMA Akio, KIN Toshifumi, TAKAKI Ryo, MATSUMOTO Kazuyuki, GON Katsushige, MATSUMORI Tomoaki, TOMONARI Akiko

Gastroenterological Endoscopy   56 ( 3 )   477 - 483   2014

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A 53-year-old woman had undergone pancreaticoduodenectomy (SSPPD-IIA) for an intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) in November 2009. Nineteen months after the surgery, abdominal CT showed a dilated remnant main pancreatic duct and a small soft tissue density mass. Findings suggested a pancreaticojejunal anastomosis stricture or a recurrent IPMN. Subsequently, the patient was admitted to our hospital with acute pancreatitis. We tried to observe the pancreaticojejunal anastomosis using a prototype short single-balloon enteroscope (Short SBE). However, the first attempt at ERCP was unsuccessful due to difficulty in finding the anastomotic site. In a second attempt 25 months after the surgery it was possible to find the anastomosis using a Short SBE with a transparent hood. We performed balloon dilatation of the anastomotic stricture and removed white protein plugs. The filling defects in the main pancreatic duct disappeared following pancreatography, and it was decided that there was no apparent tumor recurrence. During the following 14 months, no recurrence of the IPMN or pancreatitis has occurred. ERCP using Short SBE is a useful option for the management of a pancreaticojejunal anastomosis stricture.

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Serial changes of serum growth factor levels and liver regeneration after partial hepatectomy in healthy humans. International journal

Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Yasuhiro Miyake, Yuzo Umeda, Hiroshi Matsushita, Hiroaki Matsuda, Akinobu Takaki, Hiroshi Sadamori, Kazuhiro Nouso, Takahito Yagi, Toshiyoshi Fujiwara, Kazuhide Yamamoto

International journal of molecular sciences   14 ( 10 )   20877 - 89   2013.10

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This study aimed to investigate the associations of the serial changes of serum levels of various growth factors with liver regeneration after hepatectomy in healthy liver donors. Sixteen healthy liver donors who underwent conventional liver resection were included. Serum levels of various growth factors before hepatectomy and on postoperative day (POD) 1, 3, 5 and 7 were measured. Liver volume data calculated by multi-detector computed tomography using workstation. The ratio of remnant liver volume on POD 0 to liver volume before the operation was 51% ± 20%. The ratio of liver volume on POD 14 to liver volume on POD 0 were inversely correlated with remnant liver volume on POD 0 (r = -0.91). The ratio of liver volume on POD 14 to liver volume on POD 0 were significantly correlated with serum hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) levels on POD 1 (r = 0.54), serum leptin levels on POD 1 (r = 0.54), and serum macrophage colony-stimulating factor (M-CSF) levels on POD 5 (r = 0.76) and POD 7 (r = 0.80). These results suggest that early-phase elevation of serum levels of HGF, leptin and M-CSF may be associated with the acceleration of liver regeneration after hepatectomy in humans.

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[Two cases of lymphoepithelial cyst of the pancreas confirmed by contrast-enhanced endoscopic ultrasound].

Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Hironari Kato, Takeshi Tomoda, Ichiro Sakakihara, Yasuhiro Noma, Naoki Yamamoto, Takayuki Sonoyama, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Hiroshi Sadamori, Hiroyuki Okada, Takahito Yagi, Kazuhide Yamamoto

Nihon Shokakibyo Gakkai zasshi = The Japanese journal of gastro-enterology   110 ( 10 )   1823 - 30   2013.10

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We report our experience with two cases of lymphoepithelial cysts (LECs) of the pancreas. Both patients were in their sixties. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography revealed masses in the pancreas with multilocular cystic lesions. Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) findings presented highly echo-dense structures in the cystic masses; however, contrast-enhanced EUS revealed only the septum inside each mass without enhancing the dense structures. Contrast-enhanced EUS was useful for defining the contents in the cystic lesions; therefore, it may be useful for the diagnosis of LEC.

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造影EUSで観察した膵lymphoepithelial cystの2例

松本 和幸, 加藤 博也, 友田 健, 榊原 一郎, 野間 康宏, 山本 直樹, 園山 隆之, 堤 康一郎, 貞森 裕, 岡田 裕之, 八木 孝仁, 山本 和秀

日本消化器病学会雑誌   110 ( 10 )   1823 - 1830   2013.10

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A case of acute afferent loop syndrome treated by transgastric drainage with EUS. International journal

Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Hironari Kato, Takeshi Tomoda, Ichiro Sakakihara, Naoki Yamamoto, Yasuhiro Noma, Takayuki Sonoyama, Koichiro Tsutsumi, Hiroyuki Okada, Kazuhide Yamamoto, Hirofumi Kawamoto

Gastrointestinal endoscopy   77 ( 1 )   132 - 3   2013.1

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Efficacy, Safety, and Long-Term Follow-Up Results of EUS-Guided Transmural Drainage for Pancreatic Pseudocyst. International journal

Shin Kato, Akio Katanuma, Hiroyuki Maguchi, Kuniyuki Takahashi, Manabu Osanai, Kei Yane, Toshifumi Kim, Maki Kaneko, Ryo Takaki, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Tomoaki Matsumori, Katsushige Gon, Akiko Tomonari

Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy   2013   924291 - 924291   2013

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Background and Aim. EUS-guided transmural drainage (EUS-GTD) is now considered a minimally invasive and effective alternative to surgery for drainage of symptomatic pancreatic pseudocysts. However, the technique is rather difficult, and sometimes serious complications occur to patients undergoing this procedure. We retrospectively evaluated efficacy, safety, and long-term follow-up results of EUS-GTD for pancreatic pseudocyst. Methods. Sixty-seven patients with pancreatic pseudocyst who underwent EUS-GTD from April 2000 to March 2011 were enrolled. We retrospectively evaluated (1) technical success, (2) clinical success, (3) adverse event of procedure, and (4) long-term follow-up results. Results. Total technical success rate was 88%. Ninety-one percent of external drainage, 79% of internal drainage, and 66% of puncture and aspiration only achieved clinical success. There was only one case with an adverse event, perforation (1.5%). The case required emergency operation. Total recurrence rate was 23.9%. Median follow-up period was 33.9 months. The recurrence rates in the cases of stent remaining, spontaneously dislodged, removed on schedule, external tube removal, and aspiration only were 10.0%, 12.5%, 42.9%, 50%, and 0%, respectively. Conclusion. EUS-GTD is a relatively safe and effective therapeutic method. However, further analysis should be done by larger series to determine the method of EUS-GTD for pancreatic pseudocyst.

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Partial stent-in-stent placement of biliary metallic stents using a short double-balloon enteroscopy. International journal

Koichiro Tsutsumi, Hironari Kato, Takeshi Tomoda, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Ichiro Sakakihara, Naoki Yamamoto, Yasuhiro Noma, Takayuki Sonoyama, Hiroyuki Okada, Kazuhide Yamamoto

World journal of gastroenterology   18 ( 45 )   6674 - 6   2012.12

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Endoscopic intervention is less invasive than percutaneous or surgical approaches and should be considered the primary drainage procedure in most cases with obstructive jaundice. Recently, therapeutic endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) using double-balloon enteroscopy (DBE) has been shown to be feasible and effective, even in patients with surgically altered anatomies. On the other hand, endoscopic partial stent-in-stent (PSIS) placement of self-expandable metallic stents (SEMSs) for malignant hilar biliary obstruction in conventional ERCP has also been shown to be feasible, safe and effective. We performed PSIS placement of SEMSs for malignant hilar biliary obstruction due to liver metastasis using a short DBE in a patient with Roux-en-Y anastomosis and achieved technical and clinical success. This procedure can result in quick relief from obstructive jaundice in a single session and with short-term hospitalization, even in patients with surgically altered anatomies.

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Peppermint oil solution is useful as an antispasmodic drug for esophagogastroduodenoscopy, especially for elderly patients. International journal

Atsushi Imagawa, Hidenori Hata, Morihito Nakatsu, Yasunari Yoshida, Keiko Takeuchi, Toshihiro Inokuchi, Takayuki Imada, Yoshiyasu Kohno, Masahiro Takahara, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Hirokazu Miyatake, Satoru Yagi, Masaharu Ando, Mamoru Hirohata, Shigeatsu Fujiki, Ryuta Takenaka

Digestive diseases and sciences   57 ( 9 )   2379 - 84   2012.9

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BACKGROUND: Although hyoscine butyl bromide (HB) and glucagon (GL) are often used as antispasmodic drugs during esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), these agents may cause adverse effects. Recently, it was reported that peppermint oil solution (PO) was very effective and had few side effects. AIM: We clarified the efficacy and usefulness of PO as an antispasmodic during upper endoscopy, especially for elderly patients. METHODS: This study was a non-randomized prospective study. The antispasmodic score (1-5, where 5 represents no spasm) was defined according to the degree of spasms of the antrum and difficulty of biopsy. We compared the antispasmodic scores between non-elderly patients (younger than 70) and elderly patients (70 years old or older) according to the antispasmodic agent. RESULTS: A total of 8,269 (Group PO: HB: GL: NO (no antispasmodic) = 1,893: 6,063: 157: 156) EGD procedures were performed. There was no significant difference in the antispasmodic score between Group PO (mean score ± standard deviation: 4.025 ± 0.925) and Group HB (4.063 ± 0.887). Among the non-elderly patients, those in Group PO (n = 599, 3.923 ± 0.935) had a worse antispasmodic score than those in Group HB (n = 4,583, 4.062 ± 0.876, P < 0.001). However, among the elderly patients, those in Group PO (n = 1,294, 4.073 ± 0.917) had similar scores to those in Group HB (n = 1,480, 4.064 ± 0.921, P = 0.83), and significantly better scores than those in Group GL (n = 69, 3.797 ± 0.933, P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: Peppermint oil was useful as an antispasmodic during EGD, especially for elderly patients.

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Hydrogen-rich water prevents progression of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis and accompanying hepatocarcinogenesis in mice. International journal

Daisuke Kawai, Akinobu Takaki, Atsuko Nakatsuka, Jun Wada, Naofumi Tamaki, Tetsuya Yasunaka, Kazuko Koike, Ryuichiro Tsuzaki, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Yasuhiro Miyake, Hidenori Shiraha, Manabu Morita, Hirofumi Makino, Kazuhide Yamamoto

Hepatology (Baltimore, Md.)   56 ( 3 )   912 - 21   2012.9

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UNLABELLED: Oxidative stress is a strong contributor to the progression from simple fatty liver to nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Molecular hydrogen is an effective antioxidant that reduces cytotoxic reactive oxygen species. In this study, we investigated the effects of hydrogen-rich water and the drug pioglitazone on the progression of NASH in mouse models. A methionine-choline-deficient (MCD) diet mouse model was prepared. Mice were divided into three experimental groups and fed for 8 weeks as follows: (1) MCD diet + control water (CW group); (2) MCD diet + hydrogen-rich water (HW group); and (3) MCD diet mixed with pioglitazone (PGZ group). Plasma alanine aminotransferase levels, hepatic expression of tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin-6, fatty acid synthesis-related genes, oxidative stress biomarker 8-hydroxydeoxyguanosine (8-OHdG), and apoptosis marker terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated deoxyuridine triphosphate nick-end labeling (TUNEL)-positive cells in the liver were decreased in the HW and PGZ groups. The HW group showed a smaller decrease in hepatic cholesterol; however, stronger antioxidative effects in serum and lower peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-α expression in the liver were seen in comparison with the PGZ group. We then investigated the effects of hydrogen in the prevention of hepatocarcinogenesis in STAM mice, known as the NASH-related hepatocarcinogenesis model. Eight-week-old male STAM mice were divided into three experimental groups as follows: (1) control water (CW-STAM); (2) hydrogen-rich water (HW-STAM); and (3) pioglitazone (PGZ-STAM). After 8 weeks, hepatic tumors were evaluated. The number of tumors was significantly lower in the HW-STAM and PGZ-STAM groups than in the CW-STAM group. The maximum tumor size was smaller in the HW-STAM group than in the other groups. CONCLUSION: Consumption of hydrogen-rich water may be an effective treatment for NASH by reducing hepatic oxidative stress, apoptosis, inflammation, and hepatocarcinogenesis.

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Serum levels of soluble adhesion molecules as prognostic factors for acute liver failure. International journal

Atsuyuki Ohnishi, Yasuhiro Miyake, Hiroshi Matsushita, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Akinobu Takaki, Tetsuya Yasunaka, Kazuko Koike, Fusao Ikeda, Hidenori Shiraha, Kazuhiro Nouso, Kazuhide Yamamoto

Digestion   86 ( 2 )   122 - 8   2012

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BACKGROUND/AIMS: In patients with septic shock, the degree of liver dysfunction is correlated with serum levels of soluble intercellular adhesion molecule (sICAM)-1. We aimed to assess the usefulness of serum levels of soluble adhesion molecules as prognostic factors for acute liver failure (ALF). METHODS: Serum levels of soluble platelet endothelial cell adhesion molecule (sPECAM)-1, sICAM-3, soluble endothelial (sE) selectin, sICAM-1, soluble platelet selectin, and soluble vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 on admission were measured in 37 ALF patients and 34 healthy controls. RESULTS: Twenty-two ALF patients (59%) reached to fatal outcomes. Serum levels of sPECAM-1, sICAM-3, sE-selectin and sICAM-1 were higher in ALF patients than healthy controls. In 37 ALF patients, by the multivariate logistic regression analysis, ratio of direct to total bilirubin (per 0.1 increase; OR 0.11, 95% CI 0.01-0.99), serum sPECAM-1 level (per 100 ng/ml increase; OR 4.37, 95% CI 1.23-15.5) and serum sICAM-1 level (per 100 ng/ml increase; OR 0.49, 95% CI 0.27-0.89) were associated with fatal outcomes. Using receiver operating characteristics curve, each area under the curve of serum sPECAM-1 and sICMA-1 levels as prognostic factors was 0.71 and 0.74, respectively. CONCLUSION: Serum sPECAM-1 and sICAM-1 levels may be useful for predicting the prognosis of ALF.

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Effect of low-dose gemcitabine on unresectable pancreatic cancer in elderly patients. International journal

Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Yasuhiro Miyake, Hironari Kato, Hirofumi Kawamoto, Atsushi Imagawa, Tatsuya Toyokawa, Morihito Nakatsu, Masaharu Ando, Mamoru Hirohata, Kazuhide Yamamoto

Digestion   84 ( 3 )   230 - 5   2011

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BACKGROUND/AIMS: The efficacy of gemcitabine (GEM) on unresectable pancreatic cancer has been reported. However, in elderly patients, severe toxicities are frequently observed. In this study we aimed to assess the efficacy of low-dose GEM on unresectable pancreatic cancer in elderly patients. METHODS: We reviewed 68 elderly patients (≥65 years) with unresectable pancreatic cancer. Thirty-six patients were treated with low-dose GEM (600-800 mg/m(2); GEM group), and the other 32 received best supportive care (BSC group). RESULTS: Median survival was 7.6 and 2.3 months in the GEM and BSC groups, respectively. In the GEM group, the median survival period was longer in 24 patients showing partial response or stable disease than in 12 patients showing progressive disease (11.4 vs. 5.3 months). Furthermore, the patients showing progressive disease had better 6-month survival than patients in the BSC group. Thirteen patients (36%) developed severe toxicities (grade 3 or 4). Low-dose GEM, stage of disease and performance status were associated with the prognosis. CONCLUSIONS: Low-dose GEM may improve the prognosis of elderly patients with unresectable pancreatic cancer. Furthermore, frequencies of severe toxicity seem lower in patients treated with low-dose GEM compared with previous reports.

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Large Waist Circumference Is a Risk Factor for Reflux Esophagitis in Japanese Males Reviewed

Hisae Yasuhara, Yasuhiro Miyake, Tatsuya Toyokawa, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Masahiro Takahara, Takayuki Imada, Satoru Yagi, Hirokazu Miyatake, Morihito Nakatsu, Masaharu Ando, Mamoru Hirohata

DIGESTION   81 ( 3 )   181 - 187   2010

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A case of hepatic angiomyolipoma difficult to distinguish from hepatocellular carcinoma. International journal

Masahiro Takahara, Yasuhiro Miyake, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Daisuke Kawai, Eisuke Kaji, Tatsuya Toyokawa, Morihito Nakatsu, Masaharu Ando, Mamoru Hirohata

World journal of gastroenterology   15 ( 23 )   2930 - 2   2009.6

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We report a case of hepatic angiomyolipoma with uncommon clinical features. A 56-year-old man presented with a hepatic tumor in the caudate lobe. The tumor was hypoechoic on ultrasonography, showed early-phase hyperattenuation on enhanced computed tomography and did not absorb iron on superparamagnetic iron oxide-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging. Hepatocellular carcinoma was highly suspected, and the patient underwent hepatic resection. Histologically, the tumor was mainly composed of smooth muscle cells and contained small amounts of adipose cells and blood vessels. On immunohistochemical staining, the smooth muscle cells were positive for a melanocytic cell-specific monoclonal antibody. In cases with uncommon features of angiomyolipoma, it is quite difficult to distinguish angiomyolipoma from hepatocellular carcinoma.

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A combination treatment of entecavir and early-phase corticosteroid in severe exacerbation of chronic hepatitis B. International journal

Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Yasuhiro Miyake, Hirokazu Miyatake, Masahiro Takahara, Takayuki Imada, Satoru Yagi, Tatsuya Toyokawa, Morihito Nakatsu, Masaharu Ando, Mamoru Hirohata

World journal of gastroenterology   15 ( 13 )   1650 - 2   2009.4

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Of patients with severe exacerbation of chronic hepatitis B accompanied by jaundice and coagulopathy, 20%-30% have a fatal outcome. In this report, we describe 2 cases of severe exacerbation of chronic hepatitis B with jaundice and coagulopathy who were successfully treated with a combination of entecavir and corticosteroid. In both cases, rapid reductions in serum hepatitis B virus (HBV)-DNA levels were observed, and corticosteroid was stopped after serum HBV-DNA levels became undetectable. Entecavir treatment was continued. Generally, entecavir treatment reduced serum HBV-DNA levels rapidly, although the improvement in liver function was delayed by a few weeks. During this time lag, liver cell injury continued and the disease progressed. Corticosteroid suppressed the excessive host immune response and was useful for stopping progressive deterioration. A combination of entecavir and early-phase corticosteroid may be a useful treatment in severe exacerbation of chronic hepatitis B.

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R-CHOP療法で完全寛解が得られた肝原発悪性リンパ腫の1例

浅木 彰則, 三宅 康広, 安東 正晴, 安原 ひさ恵, 松本 和幸, 高原 政宏, 河合 大介, 加地 英輔, 豊川 達也, 大西 亨, 宮谷 克也, 中津 守人

日本消化器病学会雑誌   106 ( 3 )   389 - 396   2009.3

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Low dose gemcitabine improves the prognosis of elderly patients with unresectable advanced pancreatic cancer Reviewed

Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Tatsuya Toyokawa, Yasuhiro Miyake, Hisae Yasumara, Masahiro Takahara, Eisuke Kaji, Morihito Nakatsu, Masaharu Ando, Mamoru Hirohata

GASTROENTEROLOGY   134 ( 4 )   A453 - A454   2008.4

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