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Ralston MR, McCreath G, Lees ZJ, Salt IP, Sim MA, Watson MJ, Freeman DJ. Beyond body mass index: exploring the role of visceral adipose tissue in intensive care unit outcomes. BJA OPEN 2025; 14:100391. [PMID: 40223920 PMCID: PMC11986990 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjao.2025.100391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2024] [Accepted: 02/11/2025] [Indexed: 04/15/2025]
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Obesity is a worldwide health crisis and poses significant challenges in critical care. Many studies suggest an 'obesity paradox', in which obesity, defined by body mass index (BMI), is associated with better outcomes. However, the inability of BMI to discriminate between fat and muscle or between visceral adipose tissue and subcutaneous adipose tissue, limits its prediction of metabolic ill health. We suggest that the 'obesity paradox' may be more reflective of the limitations of BMI than the protective effect of obesity. We explore the biological processes leading to visceral fat accumulation, and the evidence linking it to outcomes in critical illness. In the 'spillover' hypothesis of adipose tissue expansion, caloric excess and impaired expansion of storage capacity in the subcutaneous adipose tissue lead to accumulation of visceral adipose tissue. This is associated with a chronic inflammatory state, which is integral to the link between visceral adiposity, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and ischaemic heart disease. We review the current evidence on visceral adiposity and critical illness outcomes. In COVID-19, increased visceral adipose tissue, irrespective of BMI, is associated with more severe disease. This is mirrored in acute pancreatitis, suggesting visceral adiposity is linked to poorer outcomes in some hyperinflammatory conditions. We suggest that visceral adiposity's chronic inflammatory state may potentiate acute inflammation in conditions such as COVID-19 and acute pancreatitis. Further work is required to investigate other critical illnesses, especially sepsis and acute respiratory distress syndrome, in which current evidence is scarce. This may give further insights into pathophysiology and inform tailored treatment and nutrition strategies based on body fat distribution.
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- Maximilian R. Ralston
- School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
- Academic Unit of Anaesthesia, Critical Care & Perioperative Medicine, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Academic Unit of Anaesthesia, Critical Care & Perioperative Medicine, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- School of Molecular Biosciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Academic Unit of Anaesthesia, Critical Care & Perioperative Medicine, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
- Department of Critical Care, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow, UK
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- School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
- Department of Anaesthesia, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow, UK
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- School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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Tian Y, Huang Q, Ren YT, Jiang X, Jiang B. Visceral adipose tissue predicts severity and prognosis of acute pancreatitis in obese patients. Hepatobiliary Pancreat Dis Int 2024; 23:458-462. [PMID: 37648552 DOI: 10.1016/j.hbpd.2023.08.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2022] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Acute pancreatitis is a common systemic inflammatory disease, manifested by a spectrum of severity, ranging from mild in the majority of patients to severe acute pancreatitis. Patients with severe acute pancreatitis suffer from severe local and systemic complications and organ failure, leading to a poor prognosis. The early recognition of the severe condition is important to improve prognosis. Obesity has risen in tandem with an increase in the severity of acute pancreatitis in recent years. Studies have revealed that adipose tissue, particularly visceral adipose tissue is associated with the prognosis of acute pancreatitis. This review discussed the role of visceral adipose tissue in obese patients with acute pancreatitis and explored the possible mechanism involved.
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- Yuan Tian
- Department of Gastroenterology, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing 102218, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing 102218, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing 102218, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing 102218, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing 102218, China.
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Muscat N, Soxibova F, Adnan N, Caruana Montaldo B, Abu Taha K, Alam I, Alkhazaaleh O. Correlation Between BMI and Severity of Acute Pancreatitis: A Retrospective Study. Cureus 2024; 16:e66917. [PMID: 39280457 PMCID: PMC11401634 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.66917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/15/2024] [Indexed: 09/18/2024] Open
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Background Pancreatitis, marked by sterile inflammation of the pancreas, can present as either acute or chronic. It involves the premature activation of proteolytic enzymes, leading to autodigestion, inflammation, and potential systemic effects. This study investigates the impact of obesity on the severity of acute pancreatitis, given its role in systemic inflammation and its association with severe morbidity and mortality. Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on patients treated for acute pancreatitis over a five-month period at the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh (WLL) NHS Foundation Trust, Wigan, United Kingdom. Patients were evaluated using diagnostic criteria such as abdominal pain, elevated serum enzyme levels, and imaging results. The study explored correlations between BMI and pancreatitis severity, hospital length of stay, and complications, applying the Atlanta severity classification. Results The analysis revealed a weak, statistically insignificant correlation between BMI and the severity of acute pancreatitis, hospital stay length, and complications. This was consistent across various statistical methods, including Pearson correlation coefficients and multiple linear regression. These findings suggest that, while obesity may influence the inflammatory response in acute pancreatitis, it does not have a significant impact on clinical outcomes within this cohort. Conclusions The study highlights the complex role of obesity in exacerbating pancreatic inflammation but also emphasizes the need for larger, more definitive studies to explore this relationship further. It underscores the importance of early recognition and intervention in managing acute pancreatitis, regardless of BMI status.
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- Neil Muscat
- General Surgery, Bolton NHS Foundation Trust, Bolton, GBR
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- General Surgery, Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh (WLL) NHS Foundation Trust, Wigan, GBR
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- General Surgery, Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh (WLL) NHS Foundation Trust, Wigan, GBR
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- Surgery, Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh (WLL) NHS Foundation Trust, Wigan, GBR
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Huang Q, Liu JW, Dong HB, Wei ZJ, Liu JZ, Ren YT, Jiang X, Jiang B. Mesenteric adipose tissue B lymphocytes promote intestinal injury in severe acute pancreatitis by mediating enteric pyroptosis. Hepatobiliary Pancreat Dis Int 2024; 23:300-309. [PMID: 38057185 DOI: 10.1016/j.hbpd.2023.11.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2022] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Visceral adipose tissue (VAT) has been linked to the severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) prognosis, although the underlying mechanism remains unclear. It has been reported that pyroptosis worsens SAP. The present study aimed to verify whether mesenteric adipose tissue (MAT, a component of VAT) can cause secondary intestinal injury through the pyroptotic pathway. METHODS Thirty-six male Sprague Dawley (SD) rats were divided into six different groups. Twelve rats were randomly divided into the SAP and control groups. We monitored the changes of MAT and B lymphocytes infiltration in MAT of SAP rats. Twelve SAP rats were injected with MAT B lymphocytes or phosphate buffer solution (PBS). The remaining twelve SAP rats were first injected with MAT B lymphocytes, and then with MCC950 (NLRP3 inhibitor) or PBS. We collected blood and tissue samples from pancreas, gut and MAT for analysis. RESULTS Compared to the control rats, the SAP group showed inflammation in MAT, including higher expression of tumor necrosis factor (TNF-α) and interleukin-6 (IL-6), lower expression of IL-10, and histological changes. Flow cytometry analysis revealed B lymphocytes infiltration in MAT but not T lymphocytes and macrophages. The SAP rats also exhibited intestinal injury, characterized by lower expression of zonula occludens-1 (ZO-1) and occludin, higher levels of lipopolysaccharide and diamine oxidase, and pathological changes. The expression of NLRP3 and n-GSDMD, which are responsible for pyroptosis, was increased in the intestine of SAP rats. The injection of MAT B lymphocytes into SAP rats exacerbated the inflammation in MAT. The upregulation of pyroptosis reduced tight junction in the intestine, which contributed to the SAP progression, including higher inflammatory indicators and worse histological changes. The administration of MCC950 to SAP + MAT B rats downregulated pyroptosis, which subsequently improved the intestinal barrier and ameliorated inflammatory response of SAP. CONCLUSIONS In SAP, MAT B lymphocytes aggravated local inflammation, and promoted the injury to the intestine through the enteric pyroptotic pathway.
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- Qing Huang
- Department of Gastroenterology, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing 102218, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing 102218, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing 102218, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing 102218, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing 102218, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing 102218, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing 102218, China.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing 102218, China
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Lin W, Huang Y, Zhu J, Sun H, Su N, Pan J, Xu J, Chen L. Machine learning improves early prediction of organ failure in hyperlipidemia acute pancreatitis using clinical and abdominal CT features. Pancreatology 2024; 24:350-356. [PMID: 38342660 DOI: 10.1016/j.pan.2024.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2023] [Revised: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/13/2024]
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to investigate and validate machine-learning predictive models combining computed tomography and clinical data to early predict organ failure (OF) in Hyperlipidemic acute pancreatitis (HLAP). METHODS Demographics, laboratory parameters and computed tomography imaging data of 314 patients with HLAP from the First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University between 2017 and 2021, were retrospectively analyzed. Sixty-five percent of patients (n = 204) were assigned to the training group and categorized as patients with and without OF. Parameters were compared by univariate analysis. Machine-learning methods including random forest (RF) were used to establish model to predict OF of HLAP. Areas under the curves (AUCs) of receiver operating characteristic were calculated. The remaining 35% patients (n = 110) were assigned to the validation group to evaluate the performance of models to predict OF. RESULTS Ninety-three (45.59%) and fifty (45.45%) patients from the training and the validation cohort, respectively, developed OF. The RF model showed the best performance to predict OF, with the highest AUC value of 0.915. The sensitivity (0.828) and accuracy (0.814) of RF model were both the highest among the five models in the study cohort. In the validation cohort, RF model continued to show the highest AUC (0.820), accuracy (0.773) and sensitivity (0.800) to predict OF in HLAP, while the positive and negative likelihood ratios and post-test probability were 3.22, 0.267 and 72.85%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Machine-learning models can be used to predict OF occurrence in HLAP in our pilot study. RF model showed the best predictive performance, which may be a promising candidate for further clinical validation.
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- Weihang Lin
- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, China
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- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, China
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- School of the First Clinical Medical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, China
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- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, China
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- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, China
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- Intensive Care Unit, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, China; Key Laboratory of Intelligent Treatment and Life Support for Critical Diseases of Zhejiang Province, China; Collaborative Innovation Center for Intelligence Medical Education, China; Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Hospital Emergency and Process Digitization, China
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- Intensive Care Unit, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, China; Key Laboratory of Intelligent Treatment and Life Support for Critical Diseases of Zhejiang Province, China; Collaborative Innovation Center for Intelligence Medical Education, China; Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Hospital Emergency and Process Digitization, China
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- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, China.
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Angadi S, Bhrugumalla S, Siddegowda RN, Giri S, Chopade BR, Chaudhari V, Morupoju G, Rani JY. Visceral adipose tissue for predicting severe acute pancreatitis. Indian J Med Res 2024; 159:494-501. [PMID: 39382424 PMCID: PMC11463252 DOI: 10.25259/ijmr_769_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2024] [Indexed: 10/10/2024] Open
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Background & objectives Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a well known gastrointestinal cause of hospital admissions. There is a proven association between the severity of AP and obesity due to increased rates of local complications, multiple organ failure and mortality. Increased visceral adiposity is reported to be a better predictor of severe pancreatitis than body mass index (BMI) in many studies. This study aimed to assess the relationship between visceral adiposity and the severity of AP by measuring the visceral adipose tissue (VAT) area. Methods This single-centre, prospective study was conducted on consecutive individuals admitted with AP. The severity of AP was correlated with the VAT area, as estimated between 48 and 72 h of admission. Results Seventy-four individuals with AP were recruited during the study period. The overall study cohort's mean±SD for VAT area was 128.06±34.22 cm2. The VAT area was significantly larger in individuals with severe pancreatitis (141.01±33.75cm2) than in those with mild or moderate pancreatitis (115.11±29.85 cm2). The sensitivity, specificity and area under the receiver operating characteristics (AUROC) of VAT were 78.4 per cent, 54.1 per cent and 0.722 in predicting severe AP, respectively. Interpretation & conclusions There is a significant association between severe AP and VAT. With the worldwide increase in obesity incidences, incorporating VAT into one of the prognostic indices for AP needs to be further explored.
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- Sumaswi Angadi
- Department of Medical Gastroenterology, Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Department of Medical Gastroenterology, Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Department of Medical Gastroenterology, Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Department of Medical Gastroenterology, Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Department of Medical Gastroenterology, Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Department of Medical Gastroenterology, Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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Zhu Y, Huang Y, Sun H, Chen L, Yu H, Shi L, Xia W, Sun X, Yang Y, Huang H. Novel anthropometric indicators of visceral obesity predict the severity of hyperlipidemic acute pancreatitis. Lipids Health Dis 2024; 23:120. [PMID: 38654370 PMCID: PMC11619407 DOI: 10.1186/s12944-024-02112-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Obesity substantially contributes to the onset of acute pancreatitis (AP) and influences its progression to severe AP. Although body mass index (BMI) is a widely used anthropometric parameter, it fails to delineate the distribution pattern of adipose tissue. To circumvent this shortcoming, the predictive efficacies of novel anthropometric indicators of visceral obesity, such as lipid accumulation products (LAP), cardiometabolic index (CMI), body roundness index (BRI), visceral adiposity index (VAI), A Body Shape Index (ABSI), and Chinese visceral adiposity index (CVAI) were examined to assess the severity of AP. METHOD The body parameters and laboratory indices of 283 patients with hyperlipidemic acute pancreatitis (HLAP) were retrospectively analysed, and the six novel anthropometric indicators of visceral obesity were calculated. The severity of HLAP was determined using the revised Atlanta classification. The correlation between the six indicators and HLAP severity was evaluated, and the predictive efficacy of the indicators was assessed using area under the curve (AUC). The differences in diagnostic values of the six indicators were also compared using the DeLong test. RESULTS Patients with moderate to severe AP had higher VAI, CMI, and LAP than patients with mild AP (all P < 0.001). The highest AUC in predicting HLAP severity was observed for VAI, with a value of 0.733 and 95% confidence interval of 0.678-0.784. CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrated significant correlations between HLAP severity and VAI, CMI, and LAP indicators. These indicators, particularly VAI, which displayed the highest predictive power, were instrumental in forecasting and evaluating the severity of HLAP.
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- Yi Zhu
- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325006, China
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- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325006, China
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- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325006, China
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- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325006, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325006, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325006, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325006, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325006, China
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- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325006, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325006, China.
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Ji H, Tang Z, Jiang K, Lyu S, Zhao Y, Feng J, Dai R, Liang H. Investigating potential biomarkers of acute pancreatitis in patients with a BMI>30 using Mendelian randomization and transcriptomic analysis. Lipids Health Dis 2024; 23:119. [PMID: 38649912 PMCID: PMC11034057 DOI: 10.1186/s12944-024-02102-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2024] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Acute pancreatitis (AP) has become a significant global health concern, and a high body mass index (BMI) has been identified as a key risk factor exacerbating this condition. Within this context, lipid metabolism assumes a critical role. The complex relationship between elevated BMI and AP, mediated by lipid metabolism, markedly increases the risk of complications and mortality. This study aimed to accurately define the correlation between BMI and AP, incorporating a comprehensive analysis of the interactions between individuals with high BMI and AP. METHODS Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis was first applied to determine the causal relationship between BMI and the risk of AP. Subsequently, three microarray datasets were obtained from the GEO database. This was followed by an analysis of differentially expressed genes and the application of weighted gene coexpression network analysis (WGCNA) to identify key modular genes associated with AP and elevated BMI. Functional enrichment analysis was then performed to shed light on disease pathogenesis. To identify the most informative genes, machine learning algorithms, including Random Forest (RF), Support Vector Machine-Recursive Feature Elimination (SVM-RFE), and Least Absolute Shrinkage and Selection Operator (LASSO), were employed. Subsequent analysis focused on the colocalization of the Quantitative Trait Loci (eQTL) data associated with the selected genes and Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS) data related to the disease. Preliminary verification of gene expression trends was conducted using external GEO datasets. Ultimately, the diagnostic potential of these genes was further confirmed through the development of an AP model in mice with a high BMI. RESULTS A total of 21 intersecting genes related to BMI>30, AP, and lipid metabolism were identified from the datasets. These genes were primarily enriched in pathways related to cytosolic DNA sensing, cytokine‒cytokine receptor interactions, and various immune and inflammatory responses. Next, three machine learning techniques were utilized to identify HADH as the most prevalent diagnostic gene. Colocalization analysis revealed that HADH significantly influenced the risk factors associated with BMI and AP. Furthermore, the trend in HADH expression within the external validation dataset aligned with the trend in the experimental data, thus providing a preliminary validation of the experimental findings.The changes in its expression were further validated using external datasets and quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR). CONCLUSION This study systematically identified HADH as a potential lipid metabolism-grounded biomarker for AP in patients with a BMI>30.
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- Hua Ji
- Department of Hepatobilialy Surgery, General Surgery Center, General Hospital of Western Theater Command, Chengdu, 610083, China
- Department of General Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China
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- Department of Hepatobilialy Surgery, General Surgery Center, General Hospital of Western Theater Command, Chengdu, 610083, China
- Department of General Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China
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- Department of Hepatobilialy Surgery, General Surgery Center, General Hospital of Western Theater Command, Chengdu, 610083, China
- College of Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Jiaotong University, College of Medicine, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610031, China
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- Department of Hepatobilialy Surgery, General Surgery Center, General Hospital of Western Theater Command, Chengdu, 610083, China
- College of Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Jiaotong University, College of Medicine, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610031, China
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- Department of Hepatobilialy Surgery, General Surgery Center, General Hospital of Western Theater Command, Chengdu, 610083, China
- Department of General Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China
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- Department of Hepatobilialy Surgery, General Surgery Center, General Hospital of Western Theater Command, Chengdu, 610083, China
- Department of General Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China
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- Department of Hepatobilialy Surgery, General Surgery Center, General Hospital of Western Theater Command, Chengdu, 610083, China.
- Department of General Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China.
- College of Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Jiaotong University, College of Medicine, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610031, China.
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- Department of Hepatobilialy Surgery, General Surgery Center, General Hospital of Western Theater Command, Chengdu, 610083, China.
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Tan R, Ng ZQ, Misur P, Wijesuriya R. Relationship of computed tomography quantified visceral adiposity with the severity and complications of acute pancreatitis: a systematic review. Jpn J Radiol 2023; 41:1104-1116. [PMID: 37071248 DOI: 10.1007/s11604-023-01430-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Accepted: 04/05/2023] [Indexed: 04/19/2023]
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Whilst obesity and visceral adipose tissue (VAT) have been reported to be associated with an increased risk of severe AP, the established predictive scoring systems have not yet encompassed the impact of obesity or visceral adiposity. In the acute setting, computed tomography (CT) is often performed to assess AP severity and associated complications. With the added benefit of quantifying body fat distribution, it can be opportunistically used to quantify visceral adiposity and assess its relationship with the course of AP. This systematic review identified fifteen studies evaluating the relationship between visceral adiposity measured on CT and the severity of presentations of acute pancreatitis from January 2000 to November 2022. The primary outcome was to assess the relationship between CT quantified VAT and AP severity. The secondary outcomes were to assess the impact of VAT on patients developing local and systemic complications associated with AP. Whilst ten studies showed there was a significant correlation between an increased VAT and AP severity, five studies found otherwise. The majority of current literature demonstrate a positive correlation between increased VAT and AP severity. CT quantification VAT is a promising prognostic indicator with the potential to guide initial management, prompt more aggressive treatment measures or earlier re-evaluation and to aid disease prognostication in patients with acute pancreatitis.
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- Rebekah Tan
- Department of General Surgery, Royal Perth Hospital, Perth, WA, Australia.
- Department of Radiology, Royal Perth Hospital, Wellington Street, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia.
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- Department of General Surgery, Royal Perth Hospital, Perth, WA, Australia
- Department of General Surgery, St John of God Midland Hospital, Midland, WA, Australia
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- Department of Radiology, Royal Perth Hospital, Wellington Street, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
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- Department of General Surgery, St John of God Midland Hospital, Midland, WA, Australia
- School of Medicine, University of Notre Dame, Fremantle, WA, Australia
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Wang Z, Xu Y, Yang K, Zhou M, Huang D, Luo L. Early evaluation of waist-to-height ratio for the prediction of worsening acute pancreatitis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e34515. [PMID: 37543804 PMCID: PMC10402995 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000034515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2023] [Revised: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 08/07/2023] Open
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the association between the waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) and the aggravation of acute pancreatitis (AP). This prospective study included AP patients treated from May 2019 to December 2019 in the Department of Gastroenterology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University. Receiver operating characteristic curves were constructed to determine the optimal threshold values for predicting the aggravation of AP. Risk factor analysis was performed via logistic regression analysis. Of 258 patients included in this study, 77 (29.84%) were diagnosed with mild acute pancreatitis, 120 (46.51%) with moderately severe acute pancreatitis, and 61 (23.64%) with severe acute pancreatitis (SAP). WHtR, waist circumference, weight, and body mass index were all associated with AP severity, and the highest area under the receiver operating characteristic value was observed for WHtR. The optimal threshold WHtR value for predicting SAP was 0.567. Multivariate logistic regression analysis identified WHtR ≥ 0.567 as independent risk factor for SAP. Moreover, the hospital stay was longer and intensive care unit admission rate was higher among AP patients with a WHtR ≥ 0.567. The WHtR was found to be closely related to the severity of AP and an independent risk factor for the aggravation of AP. This simple parameter can aid the early prediction of AP progression, thereby facilitating early intervention and improving patient outcomes.
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- Zhiyang Wang
- Hospital of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, PR China
- Department of Gastroenterology, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangdong, PR China
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- Hospital of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, PR China
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- Hospital of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, PR China
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- Hospital of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, PR China
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- Hospital of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, PR China
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- Hospital of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, PR China
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Sun X, Yuan Y, Chen L, Ye M, Zheng L. Genetically predicted visceral adipose tissue and risk of nine non-tumour gastrointestinal diseases: evidence from a Mendelian randomization study. Int J Obes (Lond) 2023; 47:406-412. [PMID: 36934207 DOI: 10.1038/s41366-023-01279-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2022] [Revised: 02/09/2023] [Accepted: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 03/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND Numerous studies have linked visceral adipose tissue (VAT) to gastrointestinal diseases. However, it remains unclear whether these associations reflect causal relationships. METHODS We used a two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) approach to elucidate the causal effect of VAT on nine non-tumour gastrointestinal diseases. The inverse-variance weighted method was used to perform the MR analyses. Complementary and multivariable MR analyses were performed to confirm the results. RESULTS Genetically predicted higher VAT was associated with an increased risk of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) (odds ratio [OR], 1.21; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.09-1.34; P = 3.06 × 10-4), duodenal ulcer (DU) (OR, 1.40; 95% CI, 1.10-1.77; P = 0.005), cholelithiasis (OR, 1.75; 95% CI, 1.53-2.00; P = 1.14 × 10-16), and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) (OR, 2.68; 95% CI, 1.87-3.82; P = 6.26 × 10-8). There were suggestive associations between VAT and gastric ulcer (GU) (OR, 1.22; 95% CI, 1.01-1.48; P = 0.035) and acute pancreatitis (AP) (OR, 1.26; 95% CI, 1.05-1.52; P = 0.013). However, there was little evidence to support the associations between VAT and inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, or chronic pancreatitis. The associations with GORD, GU, and NAFLD remained in the multivariable MR analyses with adjustment for body mass index (BMI). CONCLUSIONS This study provided evidence in support of causal associations between VAT and GORD, GU, DU, cholelithiasis, AP, and NAFLD. Moreover, the associations between GORD, GU, and NAFLD were independent of the effect of BMI.
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- Xingang Sun
- Department of Cardiology and Atrial Fibrillation Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310003, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Zhongnan Hospital, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, Hubei, China.,Hubei Clinical Centre and Key Laboratory of Intestinal and Colorectal Diseases, Zhongnan Hospital, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, Hubei, China
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- Department of Cardiology and Atrial Fibrillation Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310003, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Zhongnan Hospital, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, Hubei, China. .,Hubei Clinical Centre and Key Laboratory of Intestinal and Colorectal Diseases, Zhongnan Hospital, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, Hubei, China.
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- Department of Cardiology and Atrial Fibrillation Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310003, Zhejiang, China.
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Dawra S, Gupta P, Yadav N, Singh AK, Samanta J, Sinha SK, Sandhu MS, Kochhar R. Association between the Distribution of Adipose Tissue and Outcomes in Acute Pancreatitis: A Comparison of Methods of Fat Estimation. Indian J Radiol Imaging 2023; 33:12-18. [PMID: 36855725 PMCID: PMC9968522 DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1758201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Purpose To assess the correlation between abdominal fat measured at computed tomography (CT) and dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) and association with clinical outcomes in patients with acute pancreatitis (AP). Methods This prospective study comprised consecutive patients with AP who underwent abdominal CT and DXA. Fat estimation was done on whole-body DXA and abdominal CT. Correlations among body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), DXA, and CT fat measurements were determined. The association between fat measurements and clinical outcomes was assessed. Results Fifty-nine patients (mean age 38.2 years, 48 males) were included. There was a strong correlation ( r = 0.691-0.799) between DXA and CT fat estimation. In addition, there was a significant association of the visceral adipose tissue (VAT) on DXA and CT with the severity of AP ( p = 0.039 and 0.021, respectively) and the need for drainage of collections ( p = 0.026 and 0.008, respectively). There was a weak correlation of the BMI and WC with the length of hospitalization (LOH) ( r = 0.121, 0.190, respectively) and length of intensive care unit stay (LOICU) ( r = 0.211, 0.197), while there was a moderate to strong correlation of the truncal fat and visceral fat on DXA and total adipose tissue and VAT on CT with LOH ( r = 0.562, 0.532, 0.602 and 0.614, respectively) and LOICU ( r = 0.591, 0.577, 0.636, and 0.676, respectively). Conclusion In conclusion, fat indices measured on DXA and CT are associated with the severity of AP. In addition, the fat measurements at DXA are strongly correlated with those obtained at CT.
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- Saurabh Dawra
- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Departments of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Departments of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Departments of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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Hassan MA, Abedelmaksoud TG, Abd El-Maksoud AA. Effects of Lactoferrin Supplemented with Fermented Milk on Obesity-Associated Pancreatic Damage in Rats. LIFE (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:life12122019. [PMID: 36556384 PMCID: PMC9785828 DOI: 10.3390/life12122019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2022] [Revised: 11/26/2022] [Accepted: 11/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/09/2022]
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Non-alcoholic fatty pancreas disease is a newly emerging disease that represents an important risk factor for the development of pancreatic cancer. Obesity is a risk factor for pancreatic diseases, including pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer. On the other hand, the development of healthy aspects-based food products is a recent trend. Lactoferrin is a component of the body's immune system, which interacts with DNA, RNA, polysaccharides, and heparin, and it has many biological functions and many important immunomodulatory properties. Thus, this study aims to investigate the enhancement effect of supplementation of lactoferrin with stirred yogurt on weight gain, lipid profile, glucose level, and pancreatic enzymes in animals fed a high-fat diet (HFD). Forty-eight female albino rats were divided into 6 groups treated orally for 45 days as follows: negative control (basal diet), positive control (add 1% cholesterol), stirred yogurt (SY), Lactoferrin LF (100 mg/kg bw), supplementation of lactoferrin with stirred yogurt SY-LF at two concentrations LF1 (50 mg/kg bw) and LF2 (100 mg/kg bw). Blood and pancreas samples were collected for different analyses. Animals fed with a HFD showed a significant increase in body weight, total cholesterol, triglyceride, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), glucose level, amylase, and Lipase enzymes (44.72%, 151.33 mg/dL, 142.67 mg/dL, 85.37 mg/dL, 141.33 mg/dL, 39.33 U/mL, 23.43 U/mL). Moreover, it observed a significant decrease in high-density lipoprotein (HDL, 37.33 mg/dL); meanwhile, SY fortified with lactoferrin was useful in losing weight gain and improving lipid profile, pancreas function, and histological change in the pancreas. The supplementation of lactoferrin at 100 mg/Kg bw with LB. Acidophilus as a probiotic was more effective for pancreas functions. This application is a natural protective alternative to manufactured medicines for children and the elderly as a natural product.
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- Mona A. Hassan
- Food Evaluation and Food Science Department, National Organization for Drug Control and Research, Giza 12553, Egypt
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- Dairy Science Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Giza 12613, Egypt
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McGuire SP, Keller SL, Maatman TK, Lewellen KA, Ceppa EP, House MG, Nakeeb A, Nguyen TK, Quigley SN, Schmidt CM, Zyromski NJ. Obesity Worsens Local and Systemic Complications of Necrotizing Pancreatitis and Prolongs Disease Course. J Gastrointest Surg 2022; 26:2128-2135. [PMID: 35960426 DOI: 10.1007/s11605-022-05383-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2021] [Accepted: 04/30/2022] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Obesity is epidemic in the USA. Limited data exist examining obesity's influence on necrotizing pancreatitis (NP) disease course. METHODS Retrospective review of prospectively maintained database of 571 adult necrotizing pancreatitis patients treated between 2007 and 2018. Patients were grouped according to body mass index (BMI) at disease onset. Patient characteristics, necrotizing pancreatitis course, and outcomes were compared between non-obese (BMI < 30) and obese (BMI > 30) patients. RESULTS Among 536 patients with BMI data available, 304 (57%) were obese (BMI > 30), and 232 (43%) were non-obese (BMI < 30). NP etiology in the obese group was more commonly biliary (55% versus 46%, p = 0.04) or secondary to hypertriglyceridemia (10% versus 2%, p < 0.001) and less commonly alcohol (17% versus 26%, p = 0.01). Obese patients had a higher incidence of baseline comorbid disease. The CT severity index was similar between groups though obese patients had a higher rate of > 50% pancreatic gland necrosis (27% versus 19%, p = 0.02). The rates of infected necrosis and organ failure were higher among obese patients. Percutaneous drainage was more common in obese patients. Time to first necrosis intervention was earlier with increasing BMI. NP disease duration was longer in obese patients. The overall mortality rate of non-obese and obese patients did not differ. However, mortality rate increased with increasing BMI. CONCLUSION Necrotizing pancreatitis in obese patients is characterized by a prolonged disease course, a higher risk of organ failure, infected necrosis, and the need for early necrosis-related intervention. Mortality increases with increasing BMI.
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- Sean P McGuire
- Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine and Indiana University Health, 545 Barnhill Dr., Emerson Hall 519, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine and Indiana University Health, 545 Barnhill Dr., Emerson Hall 519, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine and Indiana University Health, 545 Barnhill Dr., Emerson Hall 519, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine and Indiana University Health, 545 Barnhill Dr., Emerson Hall 519, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine and Indiana University Health, 545 Barnhill Dr., Emerson Hall 519, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine and Indiana University Health, 545 Barnhill Dr., Emerson Hall 519, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine and Indiana University Health, 545 Barnhill Dr., Emerson Hall 519, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine and Indiana University Health, 545 Barnhill Dr., Emerson Hall 519, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine and Indiana University Health, 545 Barnhill Dr., Emerson Hall 519, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine and Indiana University Health, 545 Barnhill Dr., Emerson Hall 519, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA.
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İnce AT, Seven G, Koçhan K, Kiremitçi S, Yıldız K, Şentürk H. The course of acute pancreatitis in patients with different BMI groups. Pancreatology 2022; 22:348-355. [PMID: 35322789 DOI: 10.1016/j.pan.2022.03.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2021] [Revised: 01/06/2022] [Accepted: 03/08/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the risk factors, Atlanta severity score, Balthazar-CTSI score, and disease course in patients of varying weight with acute pancreatitis (AP). METHODS A retrospective evaluation was made of normal weight (NW), overweight (OW), and obese (OB) patients (n:1134) with respect to demographic findings, diabetes (DM)/hypertension, smoking/alcohol use, etiologies, laboratory findings, Balthazar/Atlanta severity scores, and disease outcomes. After consistency and associations among the BMI, Balthazar, and Atlanta groups were evaluated, combined effects of risk factors on mortality, hospital and ICU stays were re-examined statistically. RESULTS In the OB group, mean age (p < 0.001), female gender (p < 0.001), increased BUN(p < 0.027) and Hct (p = 0.039), DM(p < 0.024), and mortality (p < 0.011) were statistically significant. In the non-NW groups, the rates of complications (40.6%/38.6%), mortality (3.7%/4.9%), interventional procedures (36%/39%), and length of hospital stay (11.6%/9.8%) were increased. Obesity constituted 23.7% of severe AP(SAP) and 50% of mortality. There was no significant relationship between Atlanta and Balthazar groups and BMI, nor between Balthazar and moderate AP (MSAP) to SAP. Old age (p = 0.000), male sex (p = 0.05), obesity (p = 0.046), alcohol (p = 0.014), low Hct (p = 0.044), high CRP (p = 0.024), MSAP/SAP (p = 0.02/(p < 0.001), and any complications (p < 0.001) increased the mortality risk. Female gender (p = 0.024), smoking (p = 0.021), hypertriglyceridemia (p = 0.047), idiopathic etiology (p = 0.023), and MSAP/SAP (p < 0.001) associations increased ICU admission. Co-occurrences of higher Balthazar score (p < 0.001), MSAP/SAP (p < 0.001), all kinds of complications (p < 0.001), and recurrence (p = 0.040) increased the hospital stay (≥11 days). CONCLUSIONS Although complications, mortality, longer hospitalization, and interventional procedures were observed more in the overweight and obese, successful prediction of Atlanta severity and Balthazar-CTSI scores based on BMI does not appear to be accurate. OB carries an increased risk for morbidity and mortality. The combined effects of risk factors increased mortality, longer hospital stays, and ICU admission.
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- Ali Tüzün İnce
- Gastroenterology Clinic, Adnan Menderes Bulvarı, Vatan Cad, 34093, Fatih, İstanbul, Turkey.
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- Gastroenterology Clinic, Adnan Menderes Bulvarı, Vatan Cad, 34093, Fatih, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Gastroenterology Clinic, Adnan Menderes Bulvarı, Vatan Cad, 34093, Fatih, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Gastroenterology Clinic, Adnan Menderes Bulvarı, Vatan Cad, 34093, Fatih, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Internal Medicine Clinic, Medicana International Hospital, Beylikdüzü Cd. No:3, 34520, Beylikdüzü, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Gastroenterology Clinic, Adnan Menderes Bulvarı, Vatan Cad, 34093, Fatih, İstanbul, Turkey
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Xia W, Yu H, Huang Y, Yang Y, Shi L. The visceral adiposity index predicts the severity of hyperlipidaemic acute pancreatitis. Intern Emerg Med 2022; 17:417-422. [PMID: 34341894 DOI: 10.1007/s11739-021-02819-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2021] [Accepted: 07/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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It is important to clarify the severity of acute pancreatitis (AP) in the early stages of the disease. The visceral adiposity index (VAI), calculated using the waist circumference (WC), body mass index (BMI), triglyceride (TG) levels, and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-c), indirectly reflects visceral adiposity function and can be used to explore its value in evaluating and predicting the severity of hyperlipidaemic acute pancreatitis (HLAP). The VAIs of 227 patients with HLAP were calculated by retrospective analysis of body parameters and laboratory indicators. The correlation between the VAI and HLAP severity, local complications, and systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) response was analysed. The VAI was significantly higher in patients with severe and moderately severe AP than in patients with mild AP (both p < 0.05). Length of hospital stay (LOS), AP severity, systemic complications, Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II (APACHE-II) score, and SIRS score were significantly correlated with the VAI in HLAP patients. The VAI had the highest area under the curve of receiver operating characteristics (ROC) (0.755, 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.691-0.819) for predicting AP severity. The multivariate-adjusted odds ratio (HR) for the VAI in the relationship of body parameters and the severity of HLAP was 3.818 (95% CI, 1.395-10.452). Our study shows that the VAI is a valuable indicator for predicting and assessing the severity of hyperlipidaemic acute pancreatitis. Its increase is closely related to poor prognosis in patients with HLAP.
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- Weizhi Xia
- Department of Radiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 32000, China
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- Department of Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 32000, China
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- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 32000, China
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- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 32000, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 32000, China.
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Goodger R, Singaram K, Petrov MS. Prevalence of Chronic Metabolic Comorbidities in Acute Pancreatitis and Its Impact on Early Gastrointestinal Symptoms during Hospitalization: A Prospective Cohort Study. Biomed Hub 2021; 6:111-117. [PMID: 34950672 PMCID: PMC8647128 DOI: 10.1159/000519826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2021] [Accepted: 09/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Background The prevalence of chronic comorbidities is increasing worldwide, and this has been paralleled by a growing interest in how these comorbidities affect patients with acute pancreatitis. The aim was to investigate the associations between pre-existing diabetes mellitus, obesity, metabolic syndrome, and gastrointestinal symptoms during the early course of acute pancreatitis. Methods This was a prospective cohort study of patients with a primary diagnosis of acute pancreatitis. Study groups were formed based on the presence of metabolic comorbidities (pre-existing diabetes mellitus, obesity, and metabolic syndrome). Patient-reported outcomes (nausea, bloating, and abdominal pain) were collected prospectively every 24 h (including weekends and public holidays) over the first 72 h of hospitalization. Results A total of 183 consecutive patients were enrolled. Of them, 111 (61%) had at least one major metabolic comorbidity. Patients with pre-existing diabetes mellitus and those with metabolic syndrome had worse nausea at 49-72 h of hospitalization (p = 0.017 and p = 0.012, respectively), but not at other time points. Bloating and abdominal pain did not differ between the study groupings throughout the study period. The studied patient-reported outcomes did not differ significantly between acute pancreatitis patients with and without obesity at any point in time. Conclusion More than 3 out of 5 patients hospitalized for acute pancreatitis have at least one major chronic metabolic comorbidity. The presence of metabolic comorbidities does not considerably and consistently affect early gastrointestinal symptoms in patients with acute pancreatitis.
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- Rachel Goodger
- School of Medicine, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- School of Medicine, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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Yang X, He J, Ma S, Wang T, Zhu Q, Cao F, Li Y, Yang C, Chen C, Lu G, Hu L, Liu J, Chen W. The role of comorbid hypertriglyceridemia and abdominal obesity in the severity of acute pancreatitis: a retrospective study. Lipids Health Dis 2021; 20:171. [PMID: 34838056 PMCID: PMC8627607 DOI: 10.1186/s12944-021-01597-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background The effect of comorbid hypertriglyceridemia (HTG) and abdominal obesity (AO) on acute pancreatitis (AP) remains unclear. The aim of this study was to explore the effect of comorbid HTG and AO and discuss which is the dominant disorder. Methods In this study, 1219 AP patients who presented with HTG or AO were stratified into four groups: non-HTG + non-AO, HTG + non-AO, non-HTG + AO, and HTG + AO. Results The 328 patients with comorbid HTG + AO were much younger (42.29 ± 11.77), mainly male (79.57%), and had higher TG levels, larger waist circumferences, and more past medical histories than the patients in the other three non-comorbid groups (P < 0.001). The comorbidity group developed more incidences of persistent organ failure and local complications (P < 0.05). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that AO (OR = 3.205, 95% CI = 1.570–6.544), mild HTG (OR = 2.746, 95% CI = 1.125–6.701), and moderate to very severe HTG (OR = 3.649, 95% CI = 1.403–9.493) were independent risk factors for persistent respiratory failure (P < 0.05). Age > 60 years (OR = 1.326, 95% CI = 1.047–1.679), AO (OR = 1.701, 95% CI = 1.308–2.212), diabetes mellitus (OR = 1.551, 95% CI = 1.063–2.261), mild HTG (OR = 1.549, 95% CI = 1.137–2.112), and moderate to very severe HTG (OR = 2.810, 95% CI = 1.926–4.100) were independent risk factors associated with local complications (P < 0.05). Moreover, HTG seemed to be more dangerous than AO. The higher the serum TG level was, the greater the likelihood of persistent respiratory failure and local complications. Conclusions Comorbid HTG and AO will aggravate the severity and increase the incidence of local complications of AP. HTG may play a dominant role of risk in the condition of comorbidity. Chinese clinical trial registry ChiCTR2100049566. Registered on 3rd August, 2021. Retrospectively registered, https://www.chictr.org.cn/edit.aspx?pid=127374&htm=4.
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- Xiaoxi Yang
- Department of Gastroenterology, Clinical Medical College, Yangzhou University, No 98, Nantong West Rd, Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, 225000, China.,School of Nursing, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Clinical Medical College, Yangzhou University, No 98, Nantong West Rd, Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, 225000, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Clinical Medical College, Yangzhou University, No 98, Nantong West Rd, Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, 225000, China.,School of Nursing, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China.,Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Clinical Medical College, Yangzhou University, No 98, Nantong West Rd, Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, 225000, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Clinical Medical College, Yangzhou University, No 98, Nantong West Rd, Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, 225000, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Clinical Medical College, Yangzhou University, No 98, Nantong West Rd, Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, 225000, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Clinical Medical College, Yangzhou University, No 98, Nantong West Rd, Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, 225000, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Clinical Medical College, Yangzhou University, No 98, Nantong West Rd, Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, 225000, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Clinical Medical College, Yangzhou University, No 98, Nantong West Rd, Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, 225000, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Clinical Medical College, Yangzhou University, No 98, Nantong West Rd, Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, 225000, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Clinical Medical College, Yangzhou University, No 98, Nantong West Rd, Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, 225000, China.
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Wiese ML, Aghdassi AA, Lerch MM, Steveling A. Excess Body Weight and Pancreatic Disease. Visc Med 2021; 37:281-286. [PMID: 34540944 DOI: 10.1159/000517147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2021] [Accepted: 04/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background Excess body weight (EBW) is a risk factor for various acute and chronic conditions. Conversely, the "obesity paradox" suggests a protective effect of higher body weight on some disease outcomes. This article discusses the role of EBW along the disease continuum of pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer (PC) in terms of incidence and outcome. Summary Comparison of findings is hampered by the use of different methods to assess EBW. Nevertheless, in acute pancreatitis (AP) and PC, EBW, especially visceral obesity, presents a distinct risk factor and predictor of a negative outcome. Findings of a protective effect likely result from nonconsideration of fat distribution or other confounders. Regarding chronic pancreatitis (CP), few studies indicate lower incidence and a better outcome with higher body mass. However, there is insufficient evidence to confirm the existence of an obesity paradox. The precise mechanisms of how EBW affects the disease continuum require further elucidation but both common and disease-specific effects seem involved. Key Messages EBW is associated with higher incidence and a negative outcome in AP and PC. The association with CP is less conclusive. Thus, maintaining normal weight is advisable at any stage of the disease continuum.
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- Mats L Wiese
- Department of Medicine A, University Medicine Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- Department of Medicine A, University Medicine Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- Department of Medicine A, University Medicine Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- Department of Medicine A, University Medicine Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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Lee H, Koh DH. [Obesity and Pancreatobiliary Disease]. THE KOREAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY 2021; 75:240-245. [PMID: 32448855 DOI: 10.4166/kjg.2020.75.5.240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2020] [Revised: 05/10/2020] [Accepted: 05/11/2020] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Obesity has become a major medical and public health problem worldwide. Recent studies have shown that obesity is a chronic disease that is associated with many diseases, such as gallstone disease, acute pancreatitis, fatty liver, and digestive cancer. Obesity is also a risk factor for the formation of cholesterol gallstones. Clinical and epidemiological studies have suggested that obesity is positively associated with the risk of gallbladder cancer. Obesity may modulate the lipid and endogenous hormones metabolism, affect gallbladder motility, increase the risk of gallstones, and increased the risk of gallbladder cancer. In addition, obesity has been considered a risk factor for pancreatic diseases, including pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer. Obese patients develop systemic and local complications of acute pancreatitis more frequently. Several epidemiologic studies have suggested an association of pancreatic cancer with high body mass and lack of physical activity. This study reviewed the literature on obesity and pancreatobiliary disease in terms of epidemiology and mechanism.
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- Hoongoo Lee
- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym University Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital, Hwaseong, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym University Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital, Hwaseong, Korea
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Xian Y, Wu Y, He M, Cheng J, Lv X, Ren Y. Sleeve Gastrectomy Attenuates the Severity of Cerulein-Induced Acute Pancreatitis in Obese Rats. Obes Surg 2021; 31:4107-4117. [PMID: 34152559 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-021-05521-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2021] [Revised: 05/27/2021] [Accepted: 06/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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PURPOSE Obesity is one of the most important risk factors for acute pancreatitis. Based on the effect of sleeve gastrectomy (SG) on improving body weight and blood lipids, we investigated whether SG is beneficial in improving pancreatitis in obese rats. MATERIALS AND METHODS Two studies were used to evaluate the effect of SG on the first onset of pancreatitis and acute episodes of recurrent pancreatitis in obese rats. A high-fat diet (HFD) for 8 weeks resulted in obesity in rats. Study 1: Obese rats were treated with SG and sham surgery. Pancreatitis was induced by intraperitoneal injection of cerulein at 6 weeks after surgery. The severity of pancreatitis was assessed by histological examination, cytokines, and infiltration of inflammatory cells. Study 2 performed the same procedure as in study 1, except that rats were intraperitoneally injected with a small dose of cerulein three times a week for 6 weeks before surgery to induce recurrent pancreatitis. RESULTS The body weight, food intake, and blood lipids of SG rats in study 1 and study 2 were significantly lower than those of sham rats during the 6 weeks after surgery. Compared with sham rats, SG rats in both studies had fewer inflammatory cytokines, inflammatory cell infiltration, and pathological injury in the pancreas after cerulein-induced acute pancreatitis. CONCLUSION SG reduces the severity of the first onset of pancreatitis and the seriousness of acute episodes of recurrent pancreatitis. The improvement of lipid metabolism and body weight by SG may play an important role in this effect.
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- Yin Xian
- Department of General Surgery, and Institute of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreas and Intestinal Disease, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, 637000, People's Republic of China.,Nanchong Psychosomatic Hospital, Nanchong, 637000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of General Surgery, and Institute of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreas and Intestinal Disease, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, 637000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of General Surgery, and Institute of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreas and Intestinal Disease, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, 637000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of General Surgery, and Institute of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreas and Intestinal Disease, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, 637000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of General Surgery, and Institute of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreas and Intestinal Disease, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, 637000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of General Surgery, and Institute of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreas and Intestinal Disease, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, 637000, People's Republic of China.
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Trikudanathan G, Vantanasiri K, Faizi N, Munigala S, Vanek P, Schat R, Freeman ML, Chauhan A. Decreased skeletal muscle density is an independent predictor of mortality in necrotizing pancreatitis- A single tertiary center experience in 507 patients. Pancreatology 2021; 21:S1424-3903(21)00160-5. [PMID: 34020888 DOI: 10.1016/j.pan.2021.05.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2020] [Revised: 05/05/2021] [Accepted: 05/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Necrotizing pancreatitis has a variable clinical course and it is essential to identify determinants associated with high risk of mortality and poor clinical outcomes. The aim of this study is to evaluate the association between CT-assessed body composition parameters such as visceral fat area (VFA), skeletal muscle index (SMI) and skeletal muscle density (SMD) and inpatient mortality in NP patients. Secondary outcomes include organ failure on admission, persistent organ failure, length of stay (LOS), need for ICU admission, need for endoscopic, percutaneous or surgical interventions for NP and 30-day unplanned readmission. METHODS All NP patients managed at a single center between 2009 and 2019 with a CT scan within a week of admission were included. SMI, SMD and VFA was calculated from CT imaging at the third lumbar vertebra and multivariable analysis was performed after correcting for age, sex, BMI, ASA classification, multi- organ failure on admission to determine independent association with inpatient mortality and secondary outcomes. RESULTS 507 NP patients [males = 349 (68.8%), median age 53 (IQR 37-65) years were included in this study. The lowest tertile SMD was independently associated with inpatient mortality on multivariable analysis: adjusted OR 3.36 (1.57-7.2), P = 0.002. The lowest SMI tertile and highest VFA tertile were not independently associated with mortality. Lowest tertile SMD was significantly associated with persistent organ failure (OR 2.01, 95% CI 1.34-3.01, p = 0.001), need for percutaneous drainage (OR 1.84, 95% CI 1.21-2.8, p = 0.004), need for ICU admission (OR 2.32, 95% CI 1.59-3.38, p < 0.0001) and LOS. CONCLUSION Low SMD was independently associated with in-hospital mortality in NP patients and can be usefully incorporated in CT based predictive scoring models as a prognostic marker.
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- Guru Trikudanathan
- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, 55455, USA.
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, 55455, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, 55455, USA
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- Saint Louis University Center for Outcomes Research, St Louis, MO, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, 55455, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, 55455, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, 55455, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, 55455, USA
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Chen L, Huang Y, Yu H, Pan K, Zhang Z, Man Y, Hu D. The association of parameters of body composition and laboratory markers with the severity of hypertriglyceridemia-induced pancreatitis. Lipids Health Dis 2021; 20:9. [PMID: 33573658 PMCID: PMC7879630 DOI: 10.1186/s12944-021-01443-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2020] [Accepted: 02/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Hypertriglyceridemia has arisen as the third leading cause of acute pancreatitis. This study aimed at exploring the association between the severity of hypertriglyceridemia-induced pancreatitis (HTGP) and computed tomography (CT)-based body composition parameters and laboratory markers. METHODS Laboratory and clinical parameters were collected from 242 patients with HTGP between 2017 and 2020. Severity of HTGP was evaluated by original or modified CT severity index. Body composition parameters such as area and radiodensity of muscle, subcutaneous adipose tissue and visceral adipose tissue were calculated by CT at the level of third lumbar vertebra. Parameters were compared between mild and moderately severe to severe HTGP. Uni-variate and multi-variate Logistic regression analyses were employed to assess the risk factors of the severity of HTGP. RESULTS Seventy patients (28.9%) presented with mild HTGP. Body mass index, waist circumference and all CT-based body composition parameters differed between male and female patients. None was associated with the severity of HTGP, neither in males nor in females. Receiver operating characteristic curves showed that areas under the curves of apolipoprotein A-I and albumin to predict the severity of HTGP were 0.786 and 0.759, respectively (all P < 0.001). Uni-variate and further multi-variate Logistic regression analysis confirmed that low serum albumin (< 35 g/L, P = 0.004, OR = 3.362, 95%CI = 1.492-8.823) and apolipoprotein A-I (< 1.1 g/L, P < 0.001, OR = 5.126, 95%CI = 2.348-11.195), as well as high C-reactive protein (> 90 mg/L, P = 0.005, OR = 3.061, 95%CI = 1.407-6.659) and lipase (P = 0.033, OR = 2.283, 95%CI = 1.070-4.873) were risk factors of moderately severe to severe HTGP. Levels of albumin, apolipoprotein A-I, C-reactive protein and lipase were also associated with the length of hospital stay (all P < 0.05). Besides, low serum albumin, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and high radiodensity of subcutaneous adipose tissue were significant risk factors of pancreatic necrosis in patients with HTGP (all P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Low serum albumin and apolipoprotein A-I, and high C-reactive protein and lipase upon admission were associated with a more severe type of HTGP and longer hospital stay for these patients. Albumin and apolipoprotein A-I may serve as novel biomarkers for the severity of HTGP. However, none of the body composition parameters was associated with the severity of HTGP.
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- Lifang Chen
- Department of Radiology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Radiology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- The Center of Diagnosis and Treatment of Pancreatitis, the First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Radiology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Radiology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Radiology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Xue Yuan Xi Lu 109, Lucheng District, Wenzhou, 325027, China.
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Khatua B, El-Kurdi B, Patel K, Rood C, Noel P, Crowell M, Yaron JR, Kostenko S, Guerra A, Faigel DO, Lowe M, Singh VP. Adipose saturation reduces lipotoxic systemic inflammation and explains the obesity paradox. SCIENCE ADVANCES 2021; 7:7/5/eabd6449. [PMID: 33514548 PMCID: PMC7846167 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.abd6449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2020] [Accepted: 12/11/2020] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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Obesity sometimes seems protective in disease. This obesity paradox is predominantly described in reports from the Western Hemisphere during acute illnesses. Since adipose triglyceride composition corresponds to long-term dietary patterns, we performed a meta-analysis modeling the effect of obesity on severity of acute pancreatitis, in the context of dietary patterns of the countries from which the studies originated. Increased severity was noted in leaner populations with a higher proportion of unsaturated fat intake. In mice, greater hydrolysis of unsaturated visceral triglyceride caused worse organ failure during pancreatitis, even when the mice were leaner than those having saturated triglyceride. Saturation interfered with triglyceride's interaction and lipolysis by pancreatic triglyceride lipase, which mediates organ failure. Unsaturation increased fatty acid monomers in vivo and aqueous media, resulting in greater lipotoxic cellular responses and organ failure. Therefore, visceral triglyceride saturation reduces the ensuing lipotoxicity despite higher adiposity, thus explaining the obesity paradox.
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- Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ, USA.
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Increase in visceral adipose tissue and subcutaneous adipose tissue thickness in children with acute pancreatitis. A case-control study. Arch Pediatr 2020; 28:29-32. [PMID: 33309120 DOI: 10.1016/j.arcped.2020.10.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2020] [Revised: 06/18/2020] [Accepted: 10/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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AIM The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between the development of acute pancreatitis in children and their body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), visceral adipose tissue (VAT), and subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) thickness. METHOD This was a case-control study carried out in a tertiary hospital between October and November 2019. The diagnosis of acute pancreatitis was based on the presence of at least two of three criteria of the International Study Group of Pediatric Pancreatitis (INSPPIRE) guidelines. AC, VAT, and SAT measurements of patients and controls were performed by using a three-dimensional workstation (Aquarius 3D Workstation, TeraRecon Inc., San Mateo, Calif., USA) through cross sections of the L2 vertebra level after examining previous abdominal computerized tomography (CT) records. RESULTS A total of 25 patients diagnosed with acute and acute recurrent pancreatitis who underwent abdominal CT were included in the study and 38 healthy, sex- and age-matched children formed the control group. There were no differences between the patients and healthy children in terms of age, sex and BMI-for-age z-scores. Besides, measurements of WC, SAT, and VAT thickness were found to be higher in the patient group (P=0.007, P=0.021, P=0.016, respectively). CONCLUSION In this study, WC, VAT, and SAT were found to be thicker in children with acute pancreatitis compared with healthy children without any difference in BMI. Further studies are needed to clarify whether adipose tissue thickness is an etiological cause or a secondary finding in patients with acute pancreatitis.
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Monreal-Robles R, Kohn-Gutiérrez AE, Sordia-Ramírez J, Zúñiga-Segura JA, Palafox-Salinas JA, de la Rosa-Pacheco S, Elizondo-Riojas G, González-González JA. Peritoneal cavity circumference on computed tomography predicts outcomes in acute pancreatitis. Eur J Radiol 2020; 132:109327. [PMID: 33049650 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2020.109327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2020] [Revised: 09/10/2020] [Accepted: 09/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVES We investigated the role of novel intra-abdominal parameters measured by computed tomography (CT) in the prediction of clinical outcomes in acute pancreatitis (AP). METHODS Patients with AP underwent an abdominal CT scan on admission to define different intra-abdominal parameters (abdominal circumference, peritoneal cavity circumference, intraabdominal visceral fat area, and subcutaneous fat area) at the L2-L3 level using the open-source image analysis software Osirix Lite v.11.0.4 to predict clinical outcomes. RESULTS Eighty patients with AP were analyzed. Peritoneal cavity circumference (PCC) was the only variable independently associated with outcomes. PCC showed an area under ROC for prediction of severity in AP of 0.830. A PCC ≥ 85 cm increased the risk of severity of AP (RR 15.7), persistent systemic inflammatory response syndrome (RR 9.3), acute peripancreatic fluid collection (RR 6.4), necrotizing pancreatitis (RR 21.50), and mortality (RR 2.4). We found a 4.7-fold increase in the risk of developing severe AP for each 10 cm increase in PCC. CONCLUSIONS PCC measurement at the L2-L3 level using a non-enhanced abdominal CT scan on admission in patients with AP is useful in the early prediction of severity, persistent systemic inflammatory response syndrome, local complications, and mortality.
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- Roberto Monreal-Robles
- Servicio de Gastroenterología, Hospital Universitario "Dr. José Eleuterio González", Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, Mexico; Escuela de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud, Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico.
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- Departamento de Radiología e Imagen, Hospital Universitario "Dr. José Eleuterio González", Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, Mexico
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- Servicio de Gastroenterología, Hospital Universitario "Dr. José Eleuterio González", Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, Mexico
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- Servicio de Gastroenterología, Hospital Universitario "Dr. José Eleuterio González", Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, Mexico
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- Departamento de Radiología e Imagen, Hospital Universitario "Dr. José Eleuterio González", Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, Mexico
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- Escuela de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud, Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico
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- Departamento de Radiología e Imagen, Hospital Universitario "Dr. José Eleuterio González", Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, Mexico
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- Servicio de Gastroenterología, Hospital Universitario "Dr. José Eleuterio González", Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, Mexico
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Kuan LL, Dennison AR, Garcea G. Association of visceral adipose tissue on the incidence and severity of acute pancreatitis: A systematic review. Pancreatology 2020; 20:1056-1061. [PMID: 32768177 DOI: 10.1016/j.pan.2020.05.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2020] [Revised: 05/11/2020] [Accepted: 05/11/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND With the rising prevalence of obesity, there is a plethora of literature discussing the relationship between obesity and acute pancreatitis (AP). Evidence has shown a possible correlation between visceral adipose tissue (VAT) and AP incidence and severity. This systematic review explores these associations. METHODS Eligible articles were searched and retrieved using Medline and Embase databases. Clinical studies evaluating the impact of VAT as a risk factor for AP and the association of the severity of AP and VAT were included. RESULTS Eleven studies, with a total of 2529 individuals were reviewed. Nine studies showed a statistically significant association between VAT and the severity of AP. Only four studies found VAT to be a risk factor for acute pancreatitis. Two studies showed VAT to be associated with an increased risk of local complications and two studies showed a correlation between VAT and mortality. CONCLUSION This is the first systematic review conducted to study the association between VAT and AP. The existing body of evidence demonstrates that VAT has a clinically relevant impact and is an important prognostic indicator of the severity of AP. However, it has not shown to be an independent risk factor to the risk of developing AP. The impact of VAT on the course and outcome of AP needs to be profoundly explored to confirm these findings which may fuel earlier management and better define the prognosis of patients with AP. VAT may need to be incorporated into prognostic scores of AP to improve accuracy.
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- Li Lian Kuan
- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, UK; Discipline of Surgery, The University of Adelaide, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, UK
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, UK
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Ikarashi S, Kawai H, Hayashi K, Kohisa J, Sato T, Nozawa Y, Morita S, Oka H, Sato M, Aruga Y, Yoshikawa S, Terai S. Risk factors for walled-off necrosis associated with severe acute pancreatitis: A multicenter retrospective observational study. JOURNAL OF HEPATO-BILIARY-PANCREATIC SCIENCES 2020; 27:887-895. [PMID: 32506672 DOI: 10.1002/jhbp.787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2020] [Revised: 05/02/2020] [Accepted: 06/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to identify the risk factors for walled-off necrosis (WON) associated with severe acute pancreatitis (SAP). METHODS This retrospective study was conducted in eight institutions in Japan between 2014 and 2017. We analyzed WON incidence, patient characteristics, and risk factors for WON in patients with SAP who were observed for >28 days. RESULTS Of 134 patients with SAP, WON occurred in 40 (29.9%). Male sex (P = .045), body mass index (BMI) ≥25 (P < .001), post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) pancreatitis (P = .020), and disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) (P = .001) were more frequent in the WON group than in the non-WON group. On admission, the frequency of white blood cell counts ≥ 12 000/µL (P = .037) and hypoenhanced pancreatic lesion on computed tomography (P = .047) were significantly higher in the WON group. In multivariate analysis, BMI ≥ 25 (odds ratio [OR] 5.73, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.95-16.8; P = .002), post-ERCP (OR 8.08, 95% CI 1.57-41.7; P = .013), and DIC (OR 3.52, 95% CI 1.20-10.4; P = .022) were independent risk factors for WON. CONCLUSIONS High BMI, post-ERCP pancreatitis, and DIC are risk factors for the development of WON associated with SAP.
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- Satoshi Ikarashi
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata University, Niigata, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata University, Niigata, Japan.,Department of Internal Medicine, Niigata Prefectural Shibata Hospital, Shibata, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata University, Niigata, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata University, Niigata, Japan.,Department of Gastroenterology, Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital, Nagaoka, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Niigata Prefectural Shibata Hospital, Shibata, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Saiseikai Niigata Hospital, Niigata, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Uonuma Institute of Community Medicine Niigata University Hospital, Minami-Uonuma, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Nagaoka Chuo General Hospital, Nagaoka, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Niigata City General Hospital, Niigata, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Niigata Prefectural Central Hospital, Joetsu, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital, Nagaoka, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata University, Niigata, Japan
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Gupta P, Dawra S, Chandel K, Samanta J, Mandavdhare H, Sharma V, Sinha SK, Dutta U, Kochhar R. Fat-modified computed tomography severity index (CTSI) is a better predictor of severity and outcome in patients with acute pancreatitis compared with modified CTSI. Abdom Radiol (NY) 2020; 45:1350-1358. [PMID: 32185443 DOI: 10.1007/s00261-020-02473-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND The amount of intra-abdominal fat on CT correlates positively with the severity of acute pancreatitis (AP). The objective of the study was to evaluate a fat-modified CT severity index (FMCTSI) and compare its performance with MCTSI. MATERIALS AND METHODS For this retrospective study, 99 patients with AP who underwent contrast-enhanced CT between 3 and 7 days after pain onset were divided into a training cohort (n = 75) and a validation cohort (n = 24). MCTSI was calculated. The total adipose tissue (TAT), visceral adipose tissue (VAT), and total to visceral fat ratio (TVFR) were computed using semi-automatic software. These parameters were given a score of 1-3. FMCTSI was calculated by adding the fat score to MCTSI. Concordance for diagnosing the severity of AP was assessed. Areas under receiver operating characteristic curves (AUC) for predicting clinical outcomes were compared between FMCTSI and MCTSI. The diagnostic performance of the FMCTSI in the validation cohort was also evaluated. RESULTS In the training cohort, our proposed FMCTSI performed better than MCTSI for all the outcome parameters. The highest concordance for the severity of AP was achieved for VAT-MCTSI. For all outcome parameters, the highest AUC was seen for TVFR-MCTSI. In the validation cohort, the FMCTSI achieved diagnostic performance similar to the training cohort with the highest AUC for TVFR-MCTSI. CONCLUSION FMCTSI is a better CT index than MCTSI for predicting the severity and clinical outcomes of AP. Among the various FMCTSI parameters, TVFR-MCTSI is the best performer.
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- Pankaj Gupta
- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012, India.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012, India
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GOALS The aim of this study was to determine a potential strategy to prevent acute pancreatitis (AP) from deteriorating in obese patients. BACKGROUND Nutritional support plays a critical role in the treatment of AP. Early enteral nutrition (EEN) is considered to be able to protect mucosa of AP patients and alleviate inflammatory reactions. Obesity worsen AP prognosis. However, little is known about the effects of EEN in obese patients. STUDY Prospective randomized control trial. Subjects with moderately severe AP or severe AP were divided into the visceral fat obesity (VFO) group and the non-VFO group by obesity index VFO. The patients received "delayed" enteral nutrition (started enteral nutrition feeding after the first 48 hours after admission to the hospital: group A: patients of non-VFO, n=108; group B: VFO patients, n=88) or EEN (in the VFO subgroup, group C: n=91).Occurrence of complication, clinical outcomes, plasma levels of cytokines, and intestine gut barrier index were measured at different timepoints after admission. RESULTS VFO was a risk factor for aggravating of AP. EEN prevented the VFO patients from developing pancreatic necrotic infection, the mechanism of which might be related with inhibiting excessive inflammatory reactions, adjusting the imbalance of inflammatory response, and alleviating ischemia of intestine mucosa. CONCLUSIONS The potential strategy, EEN, was able to prevent AP from deteriorating in obese patients.
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Sternby H, Mahle M, Linder N, Erichson-Kirst L, Verdonk RC, Dimova A, Ignatavicius P, Ilzarbe L, Koiva P, Penttilä A, Regnér S, Bollen TL, Brill R, Stangl F, Wohlgemuth WA, Singh V, Busse H, Michl P, Beer S, Rosendahl J. Mean muscle attenuation correlates with severe acute pancreatitis unlike visceral adipose tissue and subcutaneous adipose tissue. United European Gastroenterol J 2019; 7:1312-1320. [PMID: 31839956 DOI: 10.1177/2050640619882520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2019] [Accepted: 09/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Background Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a frequent disorder with considerable morbidity and mortality. Obesity has previously been reported to influence disease severity. Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the association of adipose and muscle parameters with the severity grade of AP. Methods In total 454 patients were recruited. The first contrast-enhanced computed tomography of each patient was reviewed for adipose and muscle tissue parameters at L3 level. Associations with disease severity were analysed through logistic regression analysis. The predictive capacity of the parameters was investigated using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves. Results No distinct variation was found between the AP severity groups in either adipose tissue parameters (visceral adipose tissue and subcutaneous adipose tissue) or visceral muscle ratio. However, muscle mass and mean muscle attenuation differed significantly with p-values of 0.037 and 0.003 respectively. In multivariate analysis, low muscle attenuation was associated with severe AP with an odds ratio of 4.09 (95% confidence intervals: 1.61-10.36, p-value 0.003). No body parameter presented sufficient predictive capability in ROC-curve analysis. Conclusions Our results demonstrate that a low muscle attenuation level is associated with an increased risk of severe AP. Future prospective studies will help identify the underlying mechanisms and characterise the influence of body composition parameters on AP.
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- Hanna Sternby
- Department of Surgery, Institution of Clinical Sciences Malmö, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, Martin Luther University, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany.,IFB Adiposity Diseases, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Neurology and Dermatology, Division of Gastroenterology, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Gastroenterology, St. Antonius Ziekenhuis, Nieuwegein, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University Hospital for Emergency Medicine "Pirogov", Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Department of Surgery, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hospital del Mar, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Gastroenterology, East Tallinn Central Hospital, Tallinn, Estonia
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- Department of Surgery, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Surgery, Institution of Clinical Sciences Malmö, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden
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- Department of Radiology, St. Antonius Ziekenhuis, Nieuwegein, the Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Department of Radiology, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Department of Radiology, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany.,IFB Adiposity Diseases, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, Martin Luther University, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Neurology and Dermatology, Division of Gastroenterology, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, Martin Luther University, Halle (Saale), Germany
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Evaluation of the Severity of Hyperlipidemia Pancreatitis Using CT-measured Visceral Adipose Tissue. J Clin Gastroenterol 2019; 53:e276-e283. [PMID: 29912754 DOI: 10.1097/mcg.0000000000001079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Computed tomography-measured visceral adipose tissue (VAT) and the distribution of VAT are highly correlated with the severity and prognosis of acute pancreatitis (AP). To date, all available data are from the overall AP patient population; no subgroup analysis has been conducted to evaluate patients with moderately severe AP or patients with hyperlipidemia acute pancreatitis (HLAP) as independent populations. Currently, studies on the relationship between VAT and HLAP are lacking. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 235 patients with moderately severe AP or severe acute pancreatitis were divided into 2 groups according to whether hyperlipidemia was present: the HLAP group and the non-HLAP group. The general inpatient information was collected, and computed tomography was used to measure VAT, subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT), total adipose tissue, and VAT/SAT (V/S). The data were subjected to t test, χ test, matrix scatter plot, logistic regression, and receiver operating characteristic analyses to evaluate the relationship between VAT and HLAP severity. RESULTS Significant differences were observed in VAT, SAT, total adipose tissue, and triglycerides (TGs) between the HLAP group and the non-HLAP group (P<0.001). Significant correlations were observed between VAT and body mass index (r=0.425, P=0.017) and between VAT and TG (r=0.367, P=0.042). In the HLAP group, VAT, V/S, TG, and local complications may have significant effects on disease severity. The receiver operating characteristic curves showed that VAT and V/S were more reliable than TGs in evaluating disease severity [area under the curve (AUC) of VAT: 0.819, P<0.001; AUC of V/S: 0.855, P<0.001; AUC of TG: 0.671, P=0.04]. Disease severity was reliably evaluated at 139 cm, the cut-off value of VAT. The cut-off value of V/S was 1.145; high V/S was associated with extended intensive care unit stay. VAT and its distribution had no significant effects on mortality. CONCLUSIONS For patients with moderately severe to severe HLAP, VAT was correlated with body mass index and TG. VAT and V/S were valuable factors for evaluating disease severity and prognosis. However, VAT had no effect on mortality, and VAT could not be used to evaluate patients with moderately severe to severe non-HLAP.
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Nonalcoholic fatty pancreas disease is related independently to the severity of acute pancreatitis. Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2019; 31:973-978. [PMID: 31233410 DOI: 10.1097/meg.0000000000001477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to investigate the association between nonalcoholic fatty pancreas disease and the severity of acute pancreatitis (AP). PATIENTS AND METHODS Among the 1662 AP patients admitted between August 2010 and August 2017, 82 eligible patients with moderately severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) and SAP were selected. Meanwhile, 164 mild AP patients were age-matched, sex-matched, and BMI-matched at a ratio of 1 : 2. Nonalcoholic fatty pancreas disease was estimated by mean pancreas attenuation by unenhanced computed tomography. Finally, 1662 patients were screened and 246 patients were analyzed. RESULTS For the 246 patients, the mean pancreatic attenuation and pancreas-to-spleen attenuation ratio (P/S ratio) were significantly lower in the moderately SAP and SAP groups compared with those in the mild AP group (both, P<0.001). Pancreatic attenuation decreased with an increase in the rate of ICU transfer, AP severity, systemic complications, and prognostic factors of AP (Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II score≥8; P<0.001). A decreased P/S ratio was correlated positively with the increased mortality of patients with AP (hazard ratio: 0.000; 95% confidence interval: 0.000-0.012; P<0.001), as determined by Cox proportional regression analysis adjusted for creatinine, calcium, and albumin levels. CONCLUSION The pancreatic attenuation level and P/S ratio are correlated independently to severity, mortality, and systemic complications in patients with AP.
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Madico C, Herpe G, Vesselle G, Boucebci S, Tougeron D, Sylvain C, Ingrand P, Tasu JP. Intra peritoneal abdominal fat area measured from computed tomography is an independent factor of severe acute pancreatitis. Diagn Interv Imaging 2019; 100:421-426. [PMID: 30975510 DOI: 10.1016/j.diii.2019.03.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2017] [Revised: 02/21/2019] [Accepted: 03/10/2019] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to search for a possible relationship between acute pancreatitis (AP) severity and visceral fat (VF) surface on contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT). MATERIAL AND METHOD A total of 112 patients with AP who underwent CECT within 2 to 3 days after the beginning of AP were included. There were 68 mean and 44 women, with a mean age of 56.3±21.6 (SD) years (range: 19-98 years). AP was regarded as mild for patients with an hospital stay up to 5 days and severe for those with an hospital stay greater than 5 days. VF surface was measured on CECT at the level of L4-L5 and of the umbilicus. Association between AP severity and VF surface, computed tomography severity index (CTSI), modified CTSI (mCTSI) and other variables were searched for using uni- and multivariate analysis. RESULTS At univariate analysis, the VF surface at the level of L4 was greater in patients with severe AP (129.3±68.6 [SD] cm2; range: 21.8-355.8 cm2) than in patients with mild AP (100.1±68.4 [SD] cm2; range:13.2-333 cm2) (P=0.006). Similarly, the VF surface at the umbilicus was greater in patients with severe AP (161.1±76.1 [SD] cm2; range: 31.3-376.7cm2) than in those with mild AP (128.4±74.3cm2; range: 12.8-323.1cm2) (P=0.024). CTSI and mCTSI were also associated to AP severity. At multivariate analysis, only VF surface either measured at the umbilical or at the L4-L5 level was associated with AP severity (P=0.017 and 0.006, respectively). CONCLUSION VF surface at the level of L4-L5 on CECT is an independent factor of AP severity. VF surface at the level of L4-L5 on CECT is an independent factor of AP severity. These results are in line with recent data on the role of abdominal fat in the genesis of inflammatory response, which is associated with severe forms of AP.
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- C Madico
- Department of Radiology, CHU de Poitiers, 86000 Poitiers, France
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- Department of Radiology, CHU de Poitiers, 86000 Poitiers, France
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- Department of Radiology, CHU de Poitiers, 86000 Poitiers, France
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- Department of Radiology, CHU de Poitiers, 86000 Poitiers, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology, CHU de Poitiers, 86000 Poitiers, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology, CHU de Poitiers, 86000 Poitiers, France
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- Departement of Biostatistics, Université de Poitiers, 86000 Poitiers, France
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- Department of Radiology, CHU de Poitiers, 86000 Poitiers, France.
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Xie J, Xu L, Pan Y, Li P, Liu Y, Pan Y, Xu L. Impact of visceral adiposity on severity of acute pancreatitis: a propensity score-matched analysis. BMC Gastroenterol 2019; 19:87. [PMID: 31195984 PMCID: PMC6567912 DOI: 10.1186/s12876-019-1015-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2018] [Accepted: 06/06/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Background The relationship between visceral adiposity and acute pancreatitis (AP) has not been completely elucidated. This study evaluated the significance of visceral adipose tissue (VAT) and the ratio of VAT to skeletal muscle tissue (VAT/SMT) in the prognosis of AP patients. Methods Based on a 1:2 propensity score matching, 306 hospitalized patients were enrolled in the study analysis from 2010 to 2017. VAT, subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT), and SMT were measured using unenhanced computed tomography (CT). Cox proportional hazards models were applied for the analysis. Results VAT and the VAT/SMT ratio were significantly higher in the severe AP (SAP) and moderately severe AP (MSAP) groups compared to the mild AP (MAP) group (both p < 0.001). Intensive care transfer, AP severity, systemic complications, and prognostic scores (Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II [APACHE-II] score ≥ 8, Ranson’s score ≥ 3, Bedside Index of Severity in Acute Pancreatitis [BISAP] score ≥ 3, and the systemic inflammatory response syndrome [SIRS] score ≥ 2) significantly correlated with VAT and the VAT/SMT ratio in AP patients. The multivariate adjusted hazard ratios (HRs) for VAT and the VAT/SMT ratio in the relationship of body parameters and AP mortality were 1.042 (95% confidence interval (CI), 1.019–1.066) and 7.820 (95% CI, 1.978–30.917), respectively. Compared with other prognostic scores, VAT had the highest area under the curve of receiver operating characteristics (ROC) (0.943, 95% CI, 0.909–0.976). Conclusion High VAT and VAT/SMT ratio are independent negative prognostic indicators of AP. Trial registration Clinical study registration number: NCT03482921. Date of registration: 03/23/2018.
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- Jiarong Xie
- College of Medicine, Ningbo University, Fenghua Road, Jiangbei District, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, 818, NO, China.,Department of Gastroenterology, Ningbo First Hospital, No.59 Liuting Street, Haishu District, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China
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- College of Medicine, Ningbo University, Fenghua Road, Jiangbei District, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, 818, NO, China.,Department of Gastroenterology, Ningbo First Hospital, No.59 Liuting Street, Haishu District, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Radiology, Ningbo First Hospital, No.59 Liuting Street, Haishu District, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Ningbo First Hospital, No.59 Liuting Street, Haishu District, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China.,Laboratory of Digestive Diseases, Ningbo First Hospital, No.59 Liuting Street, Haishu District, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Ningbo First Hospital, No.59 Liuting Street, Haishu District, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China.,Laboratory of Digestive Diseases, Ningbo First Hospital, No.59 Liuting Street, Haishu District, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Ningbo First Hospital, No.59 Liuting Street, Haishu District, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China.,Laboratory of Digestive Diseases, Ningbo First Hospital, No.59 Liuting Street, Haishu District, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Ningbo First Hospital, No.59 Liuting Street, Haishu District, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China. .,Laboratory of Digestive Diseases, Ningbo First Hospital, No.59 Liuting Street, Haishu District, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China.
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Garg PK, Singh VP. Organ Failure Due to Systemic Injury in Acute Pancreatitis. Gastroenterology 2019; 156:2008-2023. [PMID: 30768987 PMCID: PMC6486861 DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2018.12.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 354] [Impact Index Per Article: 59.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2018] [Revised: 12/07/2018] [Accepted: 12/29/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Acute pancreatitis may be associated with both local and systemic complications. Systemic injury manifests in the form of organ failure, which is seen in approximately 20% of all cases of acute pancreatitis and defines "severe acute pancreatitis." Organ failure typically develops early in the course of acute pancreatitis, but also may develop later due to infected pancreatic necrosis-induced sepsis. Organ failure is the most important determinant of outcome in acute pancreatitis. We review here the current understanding of the risk factors, pathophysiology, timing, impact on outcome, and therapy of organ failure in acute pancreatitis. As we discuss the pathophysiology of severe systemic injury, the distinctions between markers and mediators of severity are highlighted based on evidence supporting their causality in organ failure. Emphasis is placed on clinically relevant end points of organ failure and the mechanisms underlying the pathophysiological perturbations, which offer insight into potential therapeutic targets to treat.
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The association between obesity and outcomes in acute pancreatitis: an individual patient data meta-analysis. Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2019; 31:316-322. [PMID: 30399003 DOI: 10.1097/meg.0000000000001300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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OBJECTIVES There are data to suggest that obesity is associated with local and systemic complications as well as mortality in acute pancreatitis (AP). Cohort studies to date, however, have shown conflicting results from mostly unadjusted analyses. Therefore, we performed an individual patient data meta-analysis with the primary aim to investigate the association between obesity and mortality in AP. Our secondary aim was to investigate the association between obesity and necrosis, organ failure, multiple organ failure, and invasive intervention. PATIENTS AND METHODS We systematically searched four electronic databases for prospective studies on obesity and outcomes in AP. Researchers of eligible studies were invited to share individual patient data using a standardized data collection form. All end points were investigated with a one-stage mixed effects Poisson model with random intercepts and forced entry of relevant confounders. RESULTS We included five databases with 1302 patients, of whom 418 (32%) were obese. In total, 466 (36%) patients had necrosis, 328 (25%) had organ failure, 188 (14%) had multiple organ failure, 210 (16%) had an intervention, and 84 (7%) patients died. We found no significant association between obesity and mortality [relative risk (RR) 1.40, 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.89-2.20], necrosis (RR: 1.08, 95% CI: 0.90-1.31) or invasive intervention (RR: 1.10, 95% CI: 0.83-1.47) after adjustment for confounders. However, obesity was independently associated with the development of organ failure (RR: 1.38, 95% CI: 1.11-1.73) and multiple organ failure (RR: 1.81, 95% CI: 1.35-2.42). CONCLUSION Obesity is independently associated with the development of organ failure and multiple organ failure in AP. However, there is no association between obesity and mortality, necrosis, and an intervention.
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Dobszai D, Mátrai P, Gyöngyi Z, Csupor D, Bajor J, Erőss B, Mikó A, Szakó L, Meczker Á, Hágendorn R, Márta K, Szentesi A, Hegyi P, on behalf of the Hungarian Pancreatic Study Group. Body-mass index correlates with severity and mortality in acute pancreatitis: A meta-analysis. World J Gastroenterol 2019; 25:729-743. [PMID: 30783376 PMCID: PMC6378543 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v25.i6.729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2018] [Revised: 12/04/2018] [Accepted: 12/19/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Obesity rates have increased sharply in recent decades. As there is a growing number of cases in which acute pancreatitis (AP) is accompanied by obesity, we found it clinically relevant to investigate how body-mass index (BMI) affects the outcome of the disease. AIM To quantify the association between subgroups of BMI and the severity and mortality of AP. METHODS A meta-analysis was performed using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) Protocols. Three databases (PubMed, EMBASE and the Cochrane Library) were searched for articles containing data on BMI, disease severity and mortality rate for AP. English-language studies from inception to 19 June 2017 were checked against our predetermined eligibility criteria. The included articles reported all AP cases with no restriction on the etiology of the disease. Only studies that classified AP cases according to the Atlanta Criteria were involved in the severity analyses. Odds ratios (OR) and mean differences (MD) were pooled using the random effects model with the DerSimonian-Laird estimation and displayed on forest plots. The meta-analysis was registered in PROSPERO under number CRD42017077890. RESULTS A total of 19 articles were included in our meta-analysis containing data on 9997 patients. As regards severity, a subgroup analysis showed a direct association between AP severity and BMI. BMI < 18.5 had no significant effect on severity; however, BMI > 25 had an almost three-fold increased risk for severe AP in comparison to normal BMI (OR = 2.87, 95%CI: 1.90-4.35, P < 0 .001). Importantly, the mean BMI of patients with severe AP is higher than that of the non-severe group (MD = 1.79, 95%CI: 0.89-2.70, P < 0.001). As regards mortality, death rates among AP patients are the highest in the underweight and obese subgroups. A BMI < 18.5 carries an almost two-fold increase in risk of mortality compared to normal BMI (OR = 1.82, 95%CI: 1.32-2.50, P < 0.001). However, the chance of mortality is almost equal in the normal BMI and BMI 25-30 subgroups. A BMI > 30 results in a three times higher risk of mortality in comparison to a BMI < 30 (OR = 2.89, 95%CI: 1.10-7.36, P = 0.026). CONCLUSION Our findings confirm that a BMI above 25 increases the risk of severe AP, while a BMI > 30 raises the risk of mortality. A BMI < 18.5 carries an almost two times higher risk of mortality in AP.
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- Dalma Dobszai
- Institute for Translational Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs 7624, Hungary
- Clinical Medicine Doctoral School, University of Szeged, Szeged 6720, Hungary
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs 7624, Hungary
- Institute for Bioanalysis, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs 7624, Hungary
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- Department of Public Health Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs 7624, Hungary
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, University of Szeged, Szeged 6720, Hungary
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- Division of Gastroenterology, First Department of Medicine, University of Pécs, Medical School, Pécs 7624, Hungary
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs 7624, Hungary
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs 7624, Hungary
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs 7624, Hungary
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs 7624, Hungary
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- Division of Gastroenterology, First Department of Medicine, University of Pécs, Medical School, Pécs 7624, Hungary
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs 7624, Hungary
- János Szentágothai Research Center, University of Pécs, Pécs 7624 Hungary
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs 7624, Hungary
- Clinical Medicine Doctoral School, University of Szeged, Szeged 6720, Hungary
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs 7624, Hungary
- MTA-SZTE Momentum Translational Gastroenterology Research Group, University of Szeged, Szeged 6720, Hungary
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Miao YF, Kang HX, Li J, Zhang YM, Ren HY, Zhu L, Chen H, Yuan L, Su H, Wan MH, Tang WF. Effect of Sheng-jiang powder on multiple-organ inflammatory injury in acute pancreatitis in rats fed a high-fat diet. World J Gastroenterol 2019; 25:683-695. [PMID: 30783372 PMCID: PMC6378539 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v25.i6.683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2018] [Revised: 01/10/2019] [Accepted: 01/21/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Obesity worsens inflammatory organ injury in acute pancreatitis (AP), but there is no effective preventive strategy. Sheng-jiang powder (SJP) has been shown to alleviate multiple-organ inflammatory injury in rats with high-fat diet-induced obesity. Hence, SJP is supposed to have an effect on multiple-organ inflammatory injury in AP in rats fed a high-fat diet.
AIM To explore how obesity may contribute to aggravating inflammatory organ injury in AP in rats and observe the effect of SJP on multiple-organ inflammatory injury in AP in rats fed a high-fat diet.
METHODS Rats were randomly assigned to a control group (CG), an obese group (OG), and an SJP treatment group (SG), with eight rats per group. The rats in the OG and SG were fed a high-fat diet. From the third week, the rats in the SG were given oral doses of SJP (5 g/kg of body weight). After 12 wk, AP was induced in the three groups. Serum amylase level, body weight, Lee’s index, serum biochemistry parameters, and serum inflammatory cytokine and tissue cytokine levels were assessed, and the tissue histopathological scores were evaluated and compared.
RESULTS Compared with the CG, serum triglyceride, total cholesterol, interleukin-6, and interleukin-10 levels were significantly higher in the OG, and serum high-density lipoprotein cholesterol level was significantly lower in the OG. Moreover, enhanced oxidative damage was observed in the pancreas, heart, spleen, lung, intestine, liver, and kidney. Evidence of an imbalanced antioxidant defense system, especially in the pancreas, spleen, and intestine, was observed in the obese AP rats. Compared with the OG, serum high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, interleukin-10, and superoxide dismutase expression levels in the pancreas, spleen, and intestine were increased in the SG. Additionally, SJP intervention led to a decrease in the following parameters: body weight; Lee’s index; serum triglyceride levels; serum total cholesterol levels; malondialdehyde expression levels in the pancreas, heart, spleen, lung, and liver; myeloperoxidase expression levels in the lung; and pathological scores in the liver.
CONCLUSION Obesity may aggravate the inflammatory reaction and pathological multiple-organ injury in AP rats, and SJP may alleviate multiple-organ inflammatory injury in AP in rats fed a high-fat diet.
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- Yi-Fan Miao
- Department of Integrative Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Integrative Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Integrative Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Integrative Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Integrative Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Integrative Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Integrative Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Integrative Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Integrative Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Integrative Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Integrative Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China
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Okamura A, Watanabe M, Fukudome I, Yamashita K, Yuda M, Hayami M, Imamura Y, Mine S. Relationship Between Visceral Obesity and Postoperative Inflammatory Response Following Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy. World J Surg 2018; 42:3651-3657. [PMID: 29766228 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-018-4675-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Esophagectomy for esophageal cancer is one of the most invasive surgeries. However, the factors influencing postoperative systemic inflammatory response following esophagectomy have not been elucidated. Recently, visceral fat has been shown to play an important role in both chronic and acute inflammation. In this study, we assessed the relationship between visceral obesity and postoperative inflammatory response following minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE). METHODS Visceral fat area (VFA) was measured using computed tomography in 152 patients undergoing MIE for esophageal cancer. We assessed perioperative serum C-reactive protein (CRP) levels preoperatively and on postoperative days (PODs) 1-5 and analyzed the relationship between VFA and perioperative serum CRP levels. RESULTS VFA was positively associated with preoperative serum CRP level (P < 0.001). Univariate analysis revealed that VFA was significantly associated with increased serum CRP levels on PODs 1-5 (P < 0.001 for each day), whereas multivariate analysis revealed that it was independently associated with increased serum CRP levels on PODs 1-4 (P = 0.033, 0.035, 0.001, and 0.006, respectively). Similar results were observed in patients who did not have postoperative infectious complications, such as pneumonia, anastomotic leak, and surgical site infection. VFA was not an independent risk factor for the occurrence of these postoperative infectious complications. CONCLUSIONS Visceral obesity might be associated with chronic inflammation in patients with esophageal cancer and promote postoperative inflammatory response following MIE.
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- Akihiko Okamura
- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Gastroenterology Center, The Cancer Institute Hospital of Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, 3-8-31 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo, 135-8550, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Gastroenterology Center, The Cancer Institute Hospital of Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, 3-8-31 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo, 135-8550, Japan.
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Gastroenterology Center, The Cancer Institute Hospital of Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, 3-8-31 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo, 135-8550, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Gastroenterology Center, The Cancer Institute Hospital of Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, 3-8-31 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo, 135-8550, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Gastroenterology Center, The Cancer Institute Hospital of Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, 3-8-31 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo, 135-8550, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Gastroenterology Center, The Cancer Institute Hospital of Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, 3-8-31 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo, 135-8550, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Gastroenterology Center, The Cancer Institute Hospital of Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, 3-8-31 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo, 135-8550, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Gastroenterology Center, The Cancer Institute Hospital of Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, 3-8-31 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo, 135-8550, Japan
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Shahnazi A, Badurdeen D, Laiyemo AO, Nouraie M, Brim H, Wessly P, Geramfard S, Afsari A, Page N, Ashktorab H. Obesity and Pancreatic Cysts in African American Patients. Cureus 2018; 10:e3160. [PMID: 30357033 PMCID: PMC6197533 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.3160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Objective Obesity is one of the risk factors for pancreatic cancer and a prognostic factor for acute-chronic pancreatitis. Aim To explore the relationship and association between obesity and pancreatic cysts over a 25-year period in African American patients. Methods We reviewed the medical records of 207 patients diagnosed with pancreatic cysts via radiology and pathology data from January 1988 to December 2012. A control group was selected from a separate group of healthy patients without a history of pancreatic disease. The patients were evaluated in five groups according to the last 20 years of diagnosis in five-year intervals. Results Most patients with pancreatic cyst (73%) were overweight (defined as a body mass index (BMI) ≥ 25), and 53% had a history of chronic pancreatitis compared to patients in the control group. There was a significant difference between the two groups; 79% of patients group were overweight (BMI ≥ 25) vs. 66% in control group (p = 0.02). The incidence of obese and overweight patients was significant (85%) during the 2008 to 2012 interval for the test group (p = 0.009). Conclusion Given the increasing proportion of obese pancreatic cyst patients in recent decades compared to the proportion noted in the 1990s, obesity plays a large role in the formation of pancreatic cysts.
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- Anahita Shahnazi
- Department of Medicine, Howard University Hospital, Washington DC, USA
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- Department of Medicine & Cancer Center, Howard University College of Medicine, Washington DC, USA
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- Department of Medicine & Cancer Center, Howard University College of Medicine, Washington DC, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Howard University College of Medicine, Washington DC, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Howard University Hospital, Washington DC, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Howard University Hospital, Washington DC, USA
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- Pathology, Howard University, Washington DC, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Howard University Hospital, Washington DC, USA
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- Department of Medicine & Cancer Center, Howard University College of Medicine, Washington DC, USA
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Pérez S, Finamor I, Martí-Andrés P, Pereda J, Campos A, Domingues R, Haj F, Sabater L, de-Madaria E, Sastre J. Role of obesity in the release of extracellular nucleosomes in acute pancreatitis: a clinical and experimental study. Int J Obes (Lond) 2018; 43:158-168. [PMID: 29717278 DOI: 10.1038/s41366-018-0073-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2017] [Revised: 02/12/2018] [Accepted: 02/18/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES A high body mass index increases the risk of severe pancreatitis and associated mortality. Our aims were: (1) To determine whether obesity affects the release of extracellular nucleosomes in patients with pancreatitis; (2) To determine whether pancreatic ascites confers lipotoxicity and triggers the release of extracellular nucleosomes in lean and obese rats. METHODS DNA and nucleosomes were determined in plasma from patients with mild or moderately severe acute pancreatitis either with normal or high body mass index (BMI). Lipids from pancreatic ascites from lean and obese rats were analyzed and the associated toxicity measured in vitro in RAW 264.7 macrophages. The inflammatory response, extracellular DNA and nucleosomes were determined in lean or obese rats with pancreatitis after peritoneal lavage. RESULTS Nucleosome levels in plasma from obese patients with mild pancreatitis were higher than in normal BMI patients; these levels markedly increased in obese patients with moderately severe pancreatitis vs. those with normal BMI. Ascites from obese rats exhibited high levels of palmitic, oleic, stearic, and arachidonic acids. Necrosis and histone 4 citrullination-marker of extracellular traps-increased in macrophages incubated with ascites from obese rats but not with ascites from lean rats. Peritoneal lavage abrogated the increase in DNA and nucleosomes in plasma from lean or obese rats with pancreatitis. It prevented fat necrosis and induction of HIF-related genes in lung. CONCLUSIONS Extracellular nucleosomes are intensely released in obese patients with acute pancreatitis. Pancreatitis-associated ascitic fluid triggers the release of extracellular nucleosomes in rats with severe pancreatitis.
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- Salvador Pérez
- Department of Physiology, School of Pharmacy, University of Valencia, Av. Vicente Andrés Estellés s/n, 46100, Burjasot, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Physiology, School of Pharmacy, University of Valencia, Av. Vicente Andrés Estellés s/n, 46100, Burjasot, Valencia, Spain.,Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM), 1000, Santa Maria, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology, School of Pharmacy, University of Valencia, Av. Vicente Andrés Estellés s/n, 46100, Burjasot, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Physiology, School of Pharmacy, University of Valencia, Av. Vicente Andrés Estellés s/n, 46100, Burjasot, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Nutrition, University of California Davis, One Shields Ave, Davis, CA, 95616, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Valencia, University Clinic Hospital, Av. Blasco Ibañez 15, 46010, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Gastroenterology, University General Hospital of Alicante, Institute of Sanitary and Biomedical Research of Alicante (ISABIAL), Alicante, Spain
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- Department of Physiology, School of Pharmacy, University of Valencia, Av. Vicente Andrés Estellés s/n, 46100, Burjasot, Valencia, Spain.
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Ikeura T, Kato K, Takaoka M, Shimatani M, Kishimoto M, Nishi K, Kariya S, Okazaki K. A body mass index ≥25 kg/m 2 is associated with a poor prognosis in patients with acute pancreatitis: a study of Japanese patients. Hepatobiliary Pancreat Dis Int 2017; 16:645-651. [PMID: 29291785 DOI: 10.1016/s1499-3872(17)60057-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2016] [Accepted: 08/03/2017] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND In Asian population, there is limited information on the relevance between obesity and poor outcomes in acute pancreatitis (AP). The objective of this study was to examine the clinical impact of obesity based on body mass index (BMI) on prognosis of AP in Japanese patients. METHODS A total of 116 patients with AP were enrolled in this study. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to examine relations between BMI and patients' outcomes. Additionally, to investigate whether including obesity as a prognostic factor improved the predictive accuracy of a Japanese prognostic factor score (PF score), a receiver-operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis of mortality was conducted. RESULTS Multiple logistic regression analyses revealed that BMI =25 kg/m2 was associated with a significant higher mortality [odds ratio (OR)=15.8; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.1-227; P=0.043]. The area under the ROC curve (AUC) for the combination of PF score and BMI =25 kg/m2 (AUC=0.881; 95% CI: 0.809-0.952) was higher than that for the PF score alone (AUC=0.820; 95% CI: 0.713-0.927) (P=0.034). CONCLUSIONS The negative impact of a high BMI on the prognosis of AP was confirmed in a Japanese population. Including BMI =25 kg/m2 as an additional parameter to PF score enhanced the predictive value of the PF score for AP-related mortality.
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- Tsukasa Ikeura
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kansai Medical University, 2-5-1, Shinmachi, Hirakata Osaka 5731010, Japan.
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kansai Medical University, 2-5-1, Shinmachi, Hirakata Osaka 5731010, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kansai Medical University, 2-5-1, Shinmachi, Hirakata Osaka 5731010, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kansai Medical University, 2-5-1, Shinmachi, Hirakata Osaka 5731010, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Kansai Medical University, 2-5-1, Shinmachi, Hirakata Osaka 5731010, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Kansai Medical University, 2-5-1, Shinmachi, Hirakata Osaka 5731010, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Kansai Medical University, 2-5-1, Shinmachi, Hirakata Osaka 5731010, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kansai Medical University, 2-5-1, Shinmachi, Hirakata Osaka 5731010, Japan
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The obesity pandemic poses a unique set of problems for acute pancreatitis - both by increasing acute pancreatitis incidence, and worsening acute pancreatitis severity. This review explores these associations, underlying mechanisms, and potential therapies. RECENT FINDINGS We review how the obesity associated increase in gallstones, surgical, and endoscopic interventions for obesity management, diabetes, and related medications such as incretin-based therapies and hypertriglyceridemia may increase the incidence of acute pancreatitis. The mechanism of how obesity may increase acute pancreatitis severity are discussed with a focus on cytokines, adipokines, damage-associated molecular patterns and unsaturated fatty acid-mediated lipotoxicity. The role of obesity in exacerbating pancreatic necrosis is discussed; focusing on obesity-associated pancreatic steatosis. We also discuss how peripancreatic fat necrosis worsens organ failure independent of pancreatic necrosis. Last, we discuss emerging therapies including choice of intravenous fluids and the use of lipase inhibitors which have shown promise during severe acute pancreatitis. SUMMARY We discuss how obesity may contribute to increasing acute pancreatitis incidence, the role of lipolytic unsaturated fatty acid release in worsening acute pancreatitis, and potential approaches, including appropriate fluid management and lipase inhibition in improving acute pancreatitis outcomes.
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to determine the association of visceral adiposity with severe outcomes in acute pancreatitis (AP). METHODS This retrospective study included consecutive patients with AP admitted to a tertiary care hospital between January 2010 and January 2015 who underwent a computed tomography scan. The visceral adipose tissue (VAT) volume was estimated using the method of Linder and colleagues. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was conducted to assess VAT as a predictor of severe AP compared with other validated predictors of severity. RESULTS Five hundred and seventy four patients were admitted during the study period, of which 252 had a computed tomography scan available. Patients with severe AP had a larger VAT area compared with those with mild or moderate AP (mean: 184.9 cm vs 79.9 cm, P = 0.006). Patients who developed multisystem organ failure or had acute necrotic collections had a larger VAT area than those who did not (150.6 cm vs 91.0 cm, P = 0.004 and 174.0 cm vs 91.9 cm, P = 0.003, respectively). Visceral adipose tissue area demonstrated superior discrimination of severe AP compared with other severity predictors. CONCLUSIONS Increased VAT area is a strong predictor of severe pancreatitis, necrosis, and multisystem organ failure.
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Increased Ratio of Visceral to Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue in Septic Patients Is Associated With Adverse Outcome. Crit Care Med 2017; 44:1966-1973. [PMID: 27513541 DOI: 10.1097/ccm.0000000000001870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Visceral and subcutaneous adipose tissue may contribute differentially to the septic inflammatory response. Accordingly, we tested the hypothesis that the ratio of visceral to subcutaneous adipose tissue is associated with altered sepsis outcome. DESIGN A retrospective analysis from a cohort of sepsis patients admitted between 2004 and 2009. SETTING A mixed medical-surgical ICU at St. Paul's Hospital in Vancouver, Canada. PATIENTS Patients older than 16 years old who had sepsis and underwent abdominal CT scan (n = 257) for clinical reasons. INTERVENTIONS None. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS We measured the visceral adipose tissue and subcutaneous adipose tissue areas and calculated the visceral adipose tissue-to-subcutaneous adipose tissue ratio. Visceral adipose tissue/subcutaneous adipose tissue was not correlated with body mass index (r = -0.015, p = NS) and therefore provides additional unique information independent of body mass index. Sepsis patients with higher visceral adipose tissue/subcutaneous adipose tissue had greater 90-day mortality than patients with lower visceral adipose tissue/subcutaneous adipose tissue (log-rank test, linear-by linear association p < 0.005). After adjustment for significant covariates using Cox regression, increased visceral adipose tissue/subcutaneous adipose tissue quartile was significantly associated with increased 90-day mortality with hazard ratios of 2.01 (95% CI, 1.01-3.99) for the third visceral adipose tissue/subcutaneous adipose tissue quartile compared with the first quartile and 2.32 (95% CI, 1.15-4.69) for the highest visceral adipose tissue/subcutaneous adipose tissue quartile when compared with the first quartile. Increased mortality for patients with higher visceral adipose tissue/subcutaneous adipose tissue was found for both patients with body mass index less than 25 kg/m (p = 0.004) and for body mass index greater than or equal to 25 kg/m (p = 0.023). Furthermore, we found significantly greater need for mechanical ventilation, renal replacement therapy, and ICU stay in patients in the highest visceral adipose tissue/subcutaneous adipose tissue quartile. The ratio of proinflammatory (interleukin-8) to anti-inflammatory (interleukin-10) plasma cytokine levels was greater in patients with higher visceral adipose tissue/subcutaneous adipose tissue than in those with lower visceral adipose tissue/subcutaneous adipose tissue (p = 0.043). CONCLUSIONS Visceral obesity, defined by a high visceral adipose tissue-to-subcutaneous adipose tissue ratio, contributes to adverse outcome in sepsis patients perhaps because of a greater pro- versus anti-inflammatory response.
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Yoon SB, Choi MH, Lee IS, Lim CH, Kim JS, Cho YK, Park JM, Lee BI, Cho YS, Choi MG. Impact of body fat and muscle distribution on severity of acute pancreatitis. Pancreatology 2017; 17:188-193. [PMID: 28190685 DOI: 10.1016/j.pan.2017.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2016] [Revised: 01/20/2017] [Accepted: 02/04/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES Obesity is a well-established risk factor for severe acute pancreatitis (AP); however, the impact of visceral obesity or sarcopenic obesity on severity of AP has not been well studied. We compared the relationship between severity of AP and various body parameters including body weight, body mass index (BMI), subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT), visceral adipose tissue (VAT), and visceral fat-to-muscle ratio (VMR). METHODS We analyzed the data of patients who were diagnosed with AP from 2009 to 2015. Image analysis software program (Aquarius Workstation software) was used to calculate individual VAT, SAT, and skeletal muscle areas from abdominal computed tomography scans at L3 vertebral levels. Revised Atlanta Classification was adopted to define severity of AP. Receiver operating characteristics (ROC) curves were constructed to determine the optimal threshold for predicting the severity. RESULTS Among 203 patients, 13 (6.4%) patients had severe AP and 62 (30.5%) patients had moderately severe cases. VMR demonstrated the highest area under the ROC curve [0.757, (95% confidence interval: 0.689-0.825)] in predicting moderately severe or severe AP. The optimal threshold of VMR for predicting severity was 1. The prevalence of various local complications and persistent organ failure were higher in patients with VMR over 1. CONCLUSIONS High visceral fat with low skeletal muscle volume was strongly correlated with AP severity. VMR had a stronger correlation with AP severity than body weight or BMI. This simple grading system would be useful if incorporated into future predictive scoring models.
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- Seung Bae Yoon
- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea; Cancer Research Institute, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Radiology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea; Cancer Research Institute, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea; Cancer Research Institute, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea; Cancer Research Institute, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea.
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Cruz-Monserrate Z, Conwell DL, Krishna SG. The Impact of Obesity on Gallstone Disease, Acute Pancreatitis, and Pancreatic Cancer. Gastroenterol Clin North Am 2016; 45:625-637. [PMID: 27837777 DOI: 10.1016/j.gtc.2016.07.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Obesity is a well-recognized risk factor for gallstone formation and increases the risk for gallstone-related complications. Pancreatic diseases are impacted adversely by obesity. Although weight loss surgery increases the risk of gallstone disease, evidence suggests that bariatric surgery mitigates the obesity-associated adverse prognostication in acute pancreatitis. Obesity is also a significant risk factor for pancreatic cancer. Obesity is a global epidemic and is increasing worldwide and among all age groups. There is an urgent need for focused health policies aimed at reducing the incidence and prevalence of obesity. This article summarizes the current literature highlighting the association between obesity and the pathophysiology and outcome of gallstone disease, pancreatitis, and pancreatic cancer.
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- Zobeida Cruz-Monserrate
- Section of Pancreatic Diseases, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 395 West 12th Avenue, 2nd Floor, Columbus, OH, USA; The James Comprehensive Cancer Center, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Section of Pancreatic Diseases, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 395 West 12th Avenue, 2nd Floor, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Section of Pancreatic Diseases, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 395 West 12th Avenue, 2nd Floor, Columbus, OH, USA.
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Isayama H, Nakai Y, Rerknimitr R, Khor C, Lau J, Wang HP, Seo DW, Ratanachu-Ek T, Lakhtakia S, Ang TL, Ryozawa S, Hayashi T, Kawakami H, Yamamoto N, Iwashita T, Itokawa F, Kuwatani M, Kitano M, Hanada K, Kogure H, Hamada T, Ponnudurai R, Moon JH, Itoi T, Yasuda I, Irisawa A, Maetani I. Asian consensus statements on endoscopic management of walled-off necrosis Part 1: Epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment. J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2016; 31:1546-54. [PMID: 27044023 DOI: 10.1111/jgh.13394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2016] [Revised: 03/03/2016] [Accepted: 03/22/2016] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Walled-off necrosis (WON) is a relatively new term for encapsulated necrotic tissue after severe acute pancreatitis. Various terminologies such as pseudocyst, necroma, pancreatic abscess, and infected necrosis were previously used in the literature, resulting in confusion. The current and past terminologies must be reconciled to meaningfully interpret past data. Recently, endoscopic necrosectomy was introduced as a treatment option and is now preferred over surgical necrosectomy when the expertise is available. However, high-quality evidence is still lacking, and there is no standard management strategy for WON. The consensus meeting aimed to clarify the diagnostic criteria for WON and the role of endoscopic interventions in its management. In the Consensus Conference, 27 experts from eight Asian countries took an active role and examined key clinical aspects of WON diagnosis and endoscopic management. Statements were crafted based on literature review and expert opinion, employing the modified Delphi method. All statements were substantiated by the level of evidence and the strength of the recommendation. We created 27 consensus statements for WON diagnosis and management, including details of endoscopic procedures. When there was not enough solid evidence to support the statements, this was clearly acknowledged to facilitate future research. Proposed management strategies were formulated and are illustrated using flow charts. These recommendations, which are based on the best current scientific evidence and expert opinion, will be useful for guiding endoscopic management of WON. Part 1 of this statement focused on the epidemiology, diagnosis, and timing of intervention.
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- Hiroyuki Isayama
- Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Surgery, Endoscopic Center, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Endoscopic Division, National Taiwan University Hospital, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Changi General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hokkaido Cancer Center, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hokkaido University Hospital, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- First Department of Internal Medicine, Gifu University Hospital, Gifu, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Endoscopy, Hokkaido University Hospital, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kinki University Faculty of Medicine, Osaka-sayama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Onomichi General Hospital, Onomichi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Digestive Disease Center and Research Institute, Department of Internal Medicine, Soon Chun Hyang University School of Medicine, Bucheon/Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Teikyo University Mizonokuchi Hospital, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Aizu Medical Center, Fukushima Medical University, Aizuwakamatsu, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Toho University Ohashi Medical Center, Tokyo, Japan
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Fujisawa T, Kagawa K, Hisatomi K, Kubota K, Sato H, Nakajima A, Matsuhashi N. Obesity with abundant subcutaneous adipose tissue increases the risk of post-ERCP pancreatitis. J Gastroenterol 2016; 51:931-8. [PMID: 26792788 DOI: 10.1007/s00535-016-1160-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2015] [Accepted: 12/24/2015] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND/PURPOSE The risk factors for post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography pancreatitis (PEP) have been widely investigated. However, studies focusing on the body mass index (BMI) and distribution of adipose tissue have not been reported. Therefore, we examined the correlation between PEP and these factors. METHODS A total of 583 consecutive endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)-naïve patients undergoing therapeutic ERCP were retrospectively analyzed. Subjects were categorized into four groups by BMI: underweight, normal, overweight, and obesity; the PEP rates were compared. In addition, the relationship between PEP and parameters of obesity, visceral and subcutaneous adipose tissue as well as abdominal circumference was investigated. RESULTS PEP rate was significantly higher in obesity (30 %) and lower in normal (3 %, P < 0.001). The PEP rate in underweight (7.3 %) was conversely higher than in normal. As for parameters of obesity, only subcutaneous adipose tissue was correlated with PEP incidence (P = 0.009). The correlation of PEP incidence with BMI and subcutaneous adipose tissue was separately reconfirmed by multivariate analysis including female gender and guidewire placement; these factors showed a tendency toward differences in univariate analysis. CONCLUSIONS Obesity could be a risk factor for PEP. In the obesity group, an excess of subcutaneous adipose tissue might be an especially important factor related to PEP incidence.
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Affiliation(s)
- Toshio Fujisawa
- Department of Gastroenterology, NTT Medical Centre Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, NTT Medical Centre Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, NTT Medical Centre Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Gastroenterology Division, Yokohama City University School of Medicine, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Health Policy and Technology Assessment, National Institute of Public Health, Saitama, Japan
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- Gastroenterology Division, Yokohama City University School of Medicine, Yokohama, Japan
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