BACKGROUND: Skeletal muscle alterations are associated with higher mortality and morbidity in patients with liver cirrhosis. Assessing these changes seems to be a promising method for identifying patients at a high risk of poor outcomes following liver transplantation (LT). This is particularly important given the current global shortage of organ donors. However, evidence of the impact of these alterations on the prognosis of patients undergoing LT is inconclusive. The aim of our prospective study was to evaluate the impact of skeletal muscle changes, reflected in sarcopenia, myosteatosis and metabolic changes in the calf muscles, on perioperative outcomes and long-term survival after LT. We also sought to determine the posttransplant evolution of the resting muscle metabolism. METHODS: We examined 134 adult LT candidates. Of these, 105 underwent LT. Sarcopenia and myosteatosis were diagnosed by measuring the skeletal muscle index and mean psoas muscle radiation attenuation, respectively, which were obtained from computed tomography (CT) scans taken during pretransplant assessment. Additionally, patients underwent 31P MR spectroscopy (MRS) of the calf muscles at rest before LT and 6, 12 and 24 months thereafter. The median follow-up was 6 years. RESULTS: Patients with abnormal 31P MRS results and CT-diagnosed myosteatosis prior to LT had significantly worse long-term survival after LT (hazard ratio (HR), 3.36; 95% confidence interval (CI), 1.48-7.60; p = 0.0021 and HR, 2.58; 95% CI, 1.06-6.29; p = 0.03, respectively). Multivariable analysis showed that abnormal 31P MR spectra (HR, 3.40; 95% CI, 1.50-7.71; p = 0.003) were a better predictor of worse long-term survival after LT than myosteatosis (HR, 2.78; 95% CI, 1.14-6.78; p = 0.025). Patients with abnormal 31P MR spectra had higher blood loss during LT (p = 0.038), required a higher number of red blood cell transfusions (p = 0.006) and stayed longer in ICU (p = 0.041) and hospital (p = 0.007). Myosteatosis was associated with more revision surgeries following LT (p = 0.038) and a higher number of received red blood cell transfusion units (p = 0.002). Sarcopenia had no significant effect on posttransplant patient survival. An improvement in the resting metabolism of the calf muscles was observed at 12 and 24 months after LT. CONCLUSIONS: Abnormal 31P MRS results of calf muscles were superior to CT-based diagnosis of myosteatosis and sarcopenia in predicting perioperative complications and long-term survival after LT. Resting muscle metabolism normalized 1 year after LT in most recipients.

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• dospělí MeSH
• kosterní svaly * diagnostické zobrazování   metabolismus   MeSH
• lidé středního věku MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• magnetická rezonanční spektroskopie * metody   MeSH
• počítačová rentgenová tomografie * metody   MeSH
• prognóza MeSH
• prospektivní studie MeSH
• sarkopenie etiologie   metabolismus   MeSH
• senioři MeSH
• transplantace jater * MeSH
• Check Tag
• dospělí MeSH
• lidé středního věku MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• mužské pohlaví MeSH
• senioři MeSH
• ženské pohlaví MeSH
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH

PURPOSE: Obesity and its related severe comorbidities are increasing rapidly. The duodenal-jejunal bypass is an endoscopically implanted device (mimicking the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass) developed to support weight reduction and improve type 2 diabetes control. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Retrospective data analysis of consecutive patients undergoing duodenal-jejunal bypass (EndoBarrier®, DJB) implantation between 2013 and 2017 was performed to evaluate safety as well as short- and long-term efficacy. RESULTS: One hundred and twenty-one patients (mean BMI of 43.1 ± 7.2 kg/m2 and weight of 138.2 ± 28.6 kg) underwent DJB implantation. The mean dwelling time was 15.5 months, the mean total body weight loss (%TBWL) after explantation was 10.3% ± 7.9% (14.2 kg, p < 0.0001), and the mean BMI was 39.5 ± 7.3 kg/m2 (p < 0.0001). There was no significant weight gain 24 months after the explantation. Seventy-seven patients had type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) with a mean HbA1c before implantation of 5.6% (n = 52). The mean HbA1c after explantation was 5.1% (p = 0.0001). Significant reductions in transaminase and lipid levels before and after explantation were observed. One complication occurred during implantation and another during explantation. In 16 patients, the device had to be extracted earlier than expected (7 for severe adverse events and 9 for adverse events; 13.2%). CONCLUSION: Despite an evident rate of adverse events, the DJB shows promise as a weight-loss procedure. Our results show that some patients implanted with the device maintained reduced weight even 24 months after explantation, while many improved T2DM control.

• MeSH
• diabetes mellitus 2. typu * chirurgie   komplikace   MeSH
• duodenum chirurgie   MeSH
• glykovaný hemoglobin MeSH
• hmotnostní úbytek MeSH
• jejunum chirurgie   MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• morbidní obezita * chirurgie   MeSH
• obezita chirurgie   komplikace   MeSH
• retrospektivní studie MeSH
• výsledek terapie MeSH
• žaludeční bypass * metody   MeSH
• Check Tag
• lidé MeSH
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH

BACKGROUND: Ulcerative colitis (UC) with concomitant primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) represents a distinct disease entity (PSC-UC). Mayo endoscopic subscore (MES) is a standard tool for assessing disease activity in UC but its relevance in PSC-UC remains unclear. AIM: To assess the accuracy of MES in UC and PSC-UC patients, we performed histological scoring using Nancy histological index (NHI). METHODS: MES was assessed in 30 PSC-UC and 29 UC adult patients during endoscopy. NHI and inflammation were evaluated in biopsies from the cecum, rectum, and terminal ileum. In addition, perinuclear anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies, fecal calprotectin, body mass index, and other relevant clinical characteristics were collected. RESULTS: The median MES and NHI were similar for UC patients (MES grade 2 and NHI grade 2 in the rectum) but were different for PSC-UC patients (MES grade 0 and NHI grade 2 in the cecum). There was a correlation between MES and NHI for UC patients (Spearman's r = 0.40, P = 0.029) but not for PSC-UC patients. Histopathological examination revealed persistent microscopic inflammation in 88% of PSC-UC patients with MES grade 0 (46% of all PSC-UC patients). Moreover, MES overestimated the severity of active inflammation in an additional 11% of PSC-UC patients. CONCLUSION: MES insufficiently identifies microscopic inflammation in PSC-UC. This indicates that histological evaluation should become a routine procedure of the diagnostic and grading system in both PSC-UC and PSC.

• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH

Bariatric surgery is the most efficacious treatment of obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Novel endoscopic methods based on the principles of bariatric surgery are also highly effective. No direct randomized comparison of both types of treatment has been performed to date and the mechanisms of action of both procedures are still only partially clarified. The aim of the project is to perform a randomized trial comparing efficacy and safety of three treatment options in patients with obesity: laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, endoscopic gastric plication and conservative treatment. We further aim to characterize the influence of the three treatments on subclinical inflammation, gut microbiota composition and changes of gastrointestinal hormones. The results of the project will describe the efficacy and safety of these procedures as compared to conservative therapy and clarify the mechanisms of action of these treatments. The project will also contribute to more precise indications of bariatric or endoscopic methods in clinical practice and enable personalized choice of therapy for particular patient.

Bariatrická chirurgie je nejefektivnější metodou léčby obezity a diabetes mellitus 2. typu. Velmi efektivní jsou také nové endoskopické metody založené na principech bariatrické chirurgie. Dosud nebylo provedeno přímé randomizované porovnání obou těchto typů léčby a jejich mechanizmy působení jsou stále objasněny pouze částečně. Cílem projektu je provést randomizovanou studii srovnávající účinnost a bezpečnost tří léčebných možností obezity: lapaskopické rukávovité resekce žaludku, endoskopické gastroplikace a konzervativní léčby a objasnit mechanizmy jejich působení. Dalším cílem je charakterizovat vliv těchto tří typů léčby na subklinický zánět, složení střevní mikroflory a změny gastrointestinálních hormonů. Výsledky projektu umožní přesně charakterizovat účinnost a bezpečnost těchto léčebných metod ve srovnání s konzervativní léčbou a popsat detailní mechanizmus jejich působení. Projekt tak přispěje k přesnější indikaci bariatrických nebo endoskopických metod a umožní léčbu pacientů na založenou na principech personalizované medicíny.

• Klíčová slova
• diabetes, diabetes, gut microbiota, střevní mikrobiom, obezita, obesity, subklinický zánět, subclinical inflammation, laparoskopická rukávovitá resekce žaludku, endoskopická gastrická plikace, lapariscopic sleeve gastrectomy, endoscopic gastric plication,

• NLK Publikační typ
• závěrečné zprávy o řešení grantu AZV MZ ČR

Stenózy biliární anastomózy patří mezi nejčastější biliární komplikace u pacientů po transplantaci jater. Biliární komplikace jsou spojeny s vyšší letalitou, morbiditou, rizikem selhání funkce štěpu a k léčbě vyžadují zpravidla opakované endoskopické intervence s pravidelnou výměnou stentů. Biodegradabilní stenty jsou novými typy stentů z bio degradabilních polymerů, jejichž hlavní výhodou může být snížení počtu endoskopických intervencí a s nimi spojených komplikací. Cílem našeho článku byl popis případů dvou pacientů po transplantaci jater s časně zjištěnou stenózou biliární anastomózy, která byla řešena endoskopickým zavedením bio degradabilních stentů. V obou případech bylo endoskopické zavedení stentu technicky dobře proveditelné a nevyskytly se žádné periprocedurální ani postprocedurální komplikace. Klinický průběh a kontrolní zobrazení po 8 měsících svědčily pro regresi stenózy u obou pacientů.

Biliary anastomotic strictures are one of the most common biliary complications in patients after liver transplantation. Biliary complications are associated with higher mortality, morbidity, risk of graft failure and usually require repeated endoscopic interventions with regular stent replacement for treatment. Biodegradable stents are new types of stents made of bio degradable polymers, which may have the main advantage of reducing the number of endoscopic interventions and associated complications. The aim of our article was to describe the cases of two patients after liver transplantation with early biliary anastomotic strictures, which were resolved by endoscopic placement of bio degradable stents. In both cases, endoscopic stent placement was technically feasible and there were no periprocedural or postprocedural complications. The clinical course and fol low-up imaging at 8 months showed regression of the strictures in both patients.

• Klíčová slova
• benigní biliární stenózy,
• MeSH
• anastomóza chirurgická * metody   MeSH
• cholangiopankreatografie endoskopická retrográdní metody   MeSH
• cholestáza * etiologie   MeSH
• diagnostické zobrazování metody   MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• pooperační komplikace MeSH
• senioři MeSH
• stenty * normy   MeSH
• transplantace jater škodlivé účinky   MeSH
• Check Tag
• lidé MeSH
• mužské pohlaví MeSH
• senioři MeSH
• Publikační typ
• kazuistiky MeSH

• MeSH
• transplantace jater MeSH
• Publikační typ
• úvodní články MeSH

• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH
• tisková chyba MeSH

• MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• obezita * chirurgie   MeSH
• Check Tag
• lidé MeSH
• Publikační typ
• audiovizuální média MeSH
• časopisecké články MeSH

BACKGROUND: Endoluminal radiofrequency ablation (RFA) has been promoted as palliative treatment for patients with cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) and pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) in order to improve biliary drainage and eventually prolong survival. No high level evidence is, however, available on this technique. DESIGN: In this randomised controlled study, we compared endoluminal RFA plus stenting with stenting alone (control group) in patients with malignant biliary obstruction; metal stents were primarily placed. Primary outcome was overall survival; secondary outcomes were stent patency, quality of life and adverse events. In a superiority design, survival was assumed to be doubled by RFA as compared with 6.4 months in the control group (n=280). RESULTS: A total of 161 patients (male:female 90:71, mean age 71±9 years) were randomised before recruitment was terminated for futility after an interim analysis. Eighty-five patients had CCA (73 hilar, 12 distal) and 76 had pancreatic cancer. There was no difference in survival in both subgroups: for patients with CCA, median survival was 10.5 months (95% CI 6.7 to 18.3) in the RFA group vs 10.6 months (95% CI 9.0 to 24.8), p=0.58)) in the control group. In the subgroup with pancreatic cancer, median survival was 6.4 months (95% CI 4.3 to 9.7) for the RFA vs 7.7 months (95% CI 5.6 to 11.3), p=0.73) for the control group. No benefit was seen in the RFA group with regard to stent patency (at 12 months 40% vs 36% in CCA and 66% vs 65% in PDAC), and quality of life was unchanged by either treatment and comparable between the groups. Adverse events occurred in seven patients in each groups. CONCLUSION: A combination of endoluminal RFA and stenting was not superior to stenting alone in prolonging survival or improving stent patency in patients with malignant biliary obstruction. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: NCT03166436.

• MeSH
• cholangiokarcinom * MeSH
• cholestáza * etiologie   chirurgie   MeSH
• katetrizační ablace * škodlivé účinky   metody   MeSH
• kvalita života MeSH
• lidé středního věku MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• nádory slinivky břišní * komplikace   chirurgie   MeSH
• nádory žlučových cest * komplikace   chirurgie   MeSH
• radiofrekvenční ablace * MeSH
• senioři nad 80 let MeSH
• senioři MeSH
• stenty škodlivé účinky   MeSH
• výsledek terapie MeSH
• žlučové cesty intrahepatální chirurgie   MeSH
• Check Tag
• lidé středního věku MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• mužské pohlaví MeSH
• senioři nad 80 let MeSH
• senioři MeSH
• ženské pohlaví MeSH
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH
• randomizované kontrolované studie MeSH

• MeSH
• endosonografie škodlivé účinky   MeSH
• gastroenterostomie škodlivé účinky   MeSH
• intervenční ultrasonografie škodlivé účinky   MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• nemoci tlustého střeva * etiologie   chirurgie   MeSH
• píštěl žaludku * etiologie   chirurgie   MeSH
• střevní píštěle * chirurgie   komplikace   MeSH
• Check Tag
• lidé MeSH
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH