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Review Article 2024-09-25 2024-09-25
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Pancreas and Biliary Tract
절제 가능/경계성 절제 가능 췌장암에서 선행보조치료
Neoadjuvant Therapy for Resectable or Borderline Resectable Pancreatic Cancer
AbstractSurgical resection of a primary tumor is the only effective curative treatment for patients with localized pancreatic cancer without a distant metastasis. Nevertheless, most patients eventually develop postoperative recurrence caused by micrometastases. The risk increases if a complete resection is not achieved. Three surgical stages have emerged for a preoperative assessment based on resectability: resectable, borderline resectable, and unresectable. Although controversial, considerable research has focused on the role of neoadjuvant therapy in all forms of potentially resectable pancreatic cancer. While upfront surgery with adjuvant chemotherapy remains the standard of care for patients with resectable pancreatic cancer, there is growing evidence that neoadjuvant chemotherapy improves overall survival without increasing the resection rate in patients with borderline resectable pancreatic cancer. This review describes the current treatment strategies for resectable and borderline resectable pancreatic cancer and summarizes the results of the latest clinical trials. -
Review Article 2024-09-25 2024-09-25
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Pancreas and Biliary Tract
한국형 내시경역행담췌관조영술 질 평가 지표
Quality Indicators of Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography in Korea
Ki-Hyun Kim1*, Hyung Ku Chon2*, Tae Jun Song3, Dong Won Ahn4, Eaum Seok Lee5, Yun Nah Lee6, Yoon Suk Lee7, Tae Joo Jeon8, Chang Hwan Park1
, Kwang Bum Cho9, Dong Wook Lee10, Jin-Seok Park11, Seung Bae Yoon12, Kwang Hyung Chung13, Jin Lee14, Miyoung Choi15
AbstractEndoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a procedure that requires abundant clinical experience and endoscopic skills, and can lead to various complications, some of which may progress to life-threatening conditions. With expanding indications and technological advancements, ERCP is widely utilized, enhancing procedural accessibility. However, without proper quality management, the procedure can pose significant risks. Quality management in ERCP is essential to ensure safe and successful procedures and meet societal demands for improved healthcare competitiveness. To address these concerns, the Korean Society of Pancreatobiliary Endoscopy has developed a Korean-specific ERCP quality indicator reflecting domestic medical environments and realities. Initially, based on a review of foreign ERCP quality indicators and related literatures, key questions were formulated for five pre-procedural items, three intra-procedural items, and four post-procedural items. Descriptions and recommendations for each item were selected through peer evaluation. The developed Korean-specific ERCP quality indicator was reviewed by external experts based on the latest evidence and consensus in this fields. This Korean-specific indicator is expected to significantly contribute to improving ERCP quality in Korea, as it is tailored to local needs. -
Review Article 2024-09-25 2024-09-25
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Lower GI Tract
대장암 항암치료의 현주소: 업데이트된 치료 전략
Current Status of Chemotherapy in Colorectal Cancer: Updated Treatment Strategies
AbstractColorectal cancer remains a significant health burden in South Korea, being the third most diagnosed cancer in the country. Despite advances in treatment, patients with metastatic colorectal cancer still face limited survival rates, with resection often deemed impossible for the majority. This review discusses the current state of chemotherapy in colorectal cancer treatment, focusing on both adjuvant chemotherapy post-surgery and palliative chemotherapy for metastatic cases. The article highlights recent updates in treatment guidelines, including the use of immunotherapy and the role of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) in personalized medicine. The integration of these novel approaches aims to enhance treatment efficacy, improve patient survival, and reduce recurrence rates, paving the way for more tailored and effective therapeutic strategies in colorectal cancer management. -
Case Report 2024-09-25 2024-09-25
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Case of Undifferentiated Carcinoma with Osteoclast-like Giant Cells Associated with a Mucinous Cystic Neoplasm of the Pancreas: A Diagnostic Conundrum
Gargi Kapatia1, Akriti Jindal1, Gourav Kaushal2, Ankita Soni1, Manjit Kaur Rana1
AbstractUndifferentiated carcinoma with osteoclast-like giant cells (UC-OGC) is a rare histological subtype of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma according to the World Health Organization classification of digestive system tumors. This subtype is exceptionally uncommon, accounting for less than 1% of pancreatic malignant tumors. This paper presents a rare case of a 62-year-old female patient diagnosed with UC-OGC. The patient initially presented with symptoms, including epigastric pain and the presence of an abdominal mass, which led to further investigation and the eventual diagnosis of this unusual and challenging form of pancreatic cancer. -
Case Report 2024-09-25 2024-09-25
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대장 용종절제술 후 응고증후군을 동반된 대장 장중첩증 증례 및 문헌 고찰: 대장내시경 후 발생한 장중첩증의 치료방법은?
A Case of Colonic Intussusception with Post-polypectomy Electrocoagulation Syndrome and Review of Literature: How to Manage Intussusception Following Colonoscopy?
Kyung Hoe Kim1, Joo-Seok Kim2, Moon-Soo Lee1
, Hyun-Young Han3, Joo Heon Kim4
AbstractColonic intussusception is often reported to be related to malignancy in adults. Colonoscopy itself with or without polypectomy is known to be a rare cause of colonic intussusception. We encountered a case in which an individual was diagnosed with intussusception following colonoscopy. The patient was a 44-year-old female who, on the same day, had undergone a colonoscopy including endoscopic mucosal resection for a polyp in the ascending colon. She visited the emergency room with complaints of right-sided abdominal pain. Abdominal examination revealed peritoneal irritation in the right upper quadrant. Abdominal CT revealed colocolic intussusception near the hepatic flexure. This was suspected to have been induced by post-polypectomy electrocoagulation syndrome. A laparoscopic right hemicolectomy was performed because conducting a reduction trial through colonoscopy involves a high risk of peritonitis, in addition to a low likelihood of spontaneous reduction of intussusception due to the additional edema and ischemia resulting from the polypectomy. The patient was discharged without complications six days after the surgery. Though some cases have been reported, there is no treatment strategy for intussusception following colonoscopy. Therefore, we report this case of colonic intussusception following colonoscopy, which was found to be caused by Post-polypectomy Electrocoagulation Syndrome, with a literature review. -
Image of the month 2024-09-25 2024-09-25
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십이지장 궤양을 동반한 이소성 총담관 개구
Ectopic Opening of the Common Bile Duct Accompanied by Duodenal Ulcer
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Research update 2024-09-25 2024-09-25
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비침습적 차세대 다중 표적 대변 DNA 검사는 대장암 선별에 유용한가?
Is Noninvasive Next-generation Multitarget Stool DNA Test Useful for Colon Cancer Screening?
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