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A comparative study of 50% dextrose and normal saline solution on their ability to create submucosal fluid cushions for endoscopic resection of sessile rectosigmoid polyps.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  18514651     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
BACKGROUND: EMR traditionally performed by using normal saline solution (NS) plus epinephrine (E) as a submucosal fluid cushion does not maintain the submucosal elevation for a prolonged time. It was hypothesized that 50% dextrose (D(50)) plus E as a hypertonic, inexpensive, and easily available solution might be an ideal alternative for producing and maintaining more-prolonged mucosal elevation. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate D(50)+E versus NS+E during an EMR of sessile rectosigmoid polyps (> 10 mm). DESIGN: A prospective, double-blind, randomized study that compared EMR by using either D(50)+E or NS+E submucosal fluid cushions. SETTING: Four tertiary endoscopic referral centers with 1370 polypectomies in 2006, performed by 5 experienced endoscopists. PATIENTS: Patients treated for sessile rectosigmoid polyps (> 10 mm). INTERVENTIONS: Polypectomy with D(50)+E or NS+E submucosal fluid cushions. MAIN OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS: The duration of submucosal elevation, volume of solution, number of required injections to maintain the elevation, and observations for complications. RESULTS: Ninety-two sessile rectosigmoid polyps were removed. Injected solution volumes and the number of injections to maintain submucosal elevation were lower in the D(50)+E group than in the NS+E group (P = .033 and P = .028, respectively). Submucosal elevation had a longer duration in the D(50)+E group (P = .043). This difference mainly included large (> or = 20 mm) and giant (> 40 mm) polyps. There were 6 and 1 cases of postpolypectomy syndrome in the D(50)+E and NS+E groups, respectively (P = .01). LIMITATIONS: May be limited by inexperienced endoscopist's lack of injection and polypectomy skills. CONCLUSIONS: D(50)+E is superior to NS+E for an EMR, particularly in large and giant sessile polyps, but the risk of thermal tissue injury should be considered.
Authors:
Panagiotis Katsinelos; Jannis Kountouras; George Paroutoglou; Grigoris Chatzimavroudis; Christos Zavos; Ioannis Pilpilidis; George Gelas; Dimitris Paikos; Konstantinos Karakousis
Publication Detail:
Type:  Comparative Study; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial     Date:  2008-06-02
Journal Detail:
Title:  Gastrointestinal endoscopy     Volume:  68     ISSN:  1097-6779     ISO Abbreviation:  Gastrointest. Endosc.     Publication Date:  2008 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2008-10-17     Completed Date:  2009-02-17     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0010505     Medline TA:  Gastrointest Endosc     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  692-8     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Endoscopy and Motility Unit, G. Gennimatas General Hospital, Thesaloniki, Greece.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Colonic Polyps / pathology,  surgery*
Double-Blind Method
Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal / methods*
Female
Glucose*
Humans
Intestinal Mucosa / physiology
Intestinal Polyps / pathology,  surgery*
Male
Middle Aged
Prospective Studies
Rectal Diseases / pathology,  surgery*
Sigmoid Diseases / pathology,  surgery*
Sodium Chloride*
Solutions
Treatment Outcome
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Solutions; 50-99-7/Glucose; 7647-14-5/Sodium Chloride
Comments/Corrections
Comment In:
Gastrointest Endosc. 2008 Oct;68(4):699-700   [PMID:  18926178 ]

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