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Kouichi Hamabe 2 Articles
Intralesional steroid infusion using a spray tube to prevent stenosis after endoscopic submucosal dissection of esophageal cancer
Atsushi Goto, Takeshi Okamoto, Ryo Ogawa, Kouichi Hamabe, Shinichi Hashimoto, Jun Nishikawa, Taro Takami
Clin Endosc 2022;55(4):520-524.   Published online July 28, 2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5946/ce.2021.262
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Background
/Aims: Intralesional steroid injections have been administered as prophylaxis for stenosis after esophageal endoscopic submucosal dissection. However, this method carries a risk of potential complications such as perforation because a fine needle is used to directly puncture the postoperative ulcer. We devised a new method of steroid intralesional infusion using a spray tube and evaluated its efficacy and safety.
Methods
Intralesional steroid infusion using a spray tube was performed on 27 patients who underwent endoscopic submucosal dissection for superficial esophageal cancer with three-quarters or more of the lumen circumference resected. The presence or absence of stenosis, complications, and the number of endoscopic balloon dilations (EBDs) performed were evaluated after treatment.
Results
Although stenosis was not observed in 22 of the 27 patients, five patients had stenosis and dysphagia requiring EBD. The stenosis in these five patients was relieved after four EBDs. No complications related to intralesional steroid infusion using the spray tube were observed.
Conclusions
Intralesional steroid infusion using a spray tube is a simple and safe technique that is adequately effective in preventing stenosis Clinical trial number (UMIN000037567).

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    World Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.2024; 16(9): 509.     CrossRef
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Treatment Using the SpyGlass Digital System in a Patient with Hepatolithiasis after a Whipple Procedure
Hirofumi Harima, Kouichi Hamabe, Fusako Hisano, Yuko Matsuzaki, Tadahiko Itoh, Kazutoshi Sanuki, Isao Sakaida
Clin Endosc 2018;51(6):596-599.   Published online May 23, 2018
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5946/ce.2018.057
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An 89-year-old man was referred to our hospital for treatment of hepatolithiasis causing recurrent cholangitis. He had undergone a prior Whipple procedure. Computed tomography demonstrated left-sided hepatolithiasis. First, we conducted peroral direct cholangioscopy (PDCS) using an ultraslim endoscope. Although PDCS was successfully conducted, it was unsuccessful in removing all the stones. The stones located in the B2 segment were difficult to remove because the endoscope could not be inserted deeply into this segment due to the small size of the intrahepatic bile duct. Next, we substituted the endoscope with an upper gastrointestinal endoscope. After positioning the endoscope, the SpyGlass digital system (SPY-DS) was successfully inserted deep into the B2 segment. Upon visualizing the residual stones, we conducted SPY-DS-guided electrohydraulic lithotripsy. The stones were disintegrated and completely removed. In cases of PDCS failure, a treatment strategy using the SPY-DS can be considered for patients with hepatolithiasis after a Whipple procedure.
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