Objective To evaluate the value of ultrasonic mini probe(UMP) in the diagnosis of lower digestive tract lesions . Methods one hundred and fifteen patients with lesions of lower digestive tract were undergone EUS with UMP (Olympus UM-3R, 20MHz; UM-2R, 12MHz). Results Eighty one cases with colorectal carcinoma appeared as a hypoechoic mass under UMP. UMP had an overall accuracy rate of 82. 7% (67/81) in the diagnosis of depth of infiltrative colorectal carcinoma. The sensitivity and specificity of UMP in the diagnosis of lymph node metastasis were 55. 4% and 68. 8% respectively. All 15 cases with submucosal tumors were diagnosed correctly under EUS except one leiomyoma misdiagnosed as leiomyosarcoma and other 10 and 9 cases were ulcerative colitis and Crohn's diseases respectively. Conclusions UMP has a high accuracy in determining the invasive depth of colorectal carcinoma and submucosal tumors. The preoperative UMP may provide much information and influence on the choice of therapy for colorectal carcinoma and submucosal tumors.

Objective To evaluate the value of endoscopy in etiological diagnosis and treatment of post - cholecystectomy syndrome. Methods Three hundred and twenty - six patients with post -cholecystectomy syndrome received ERCP. To reveral the etiology of post - cholecystectomy syndrome. For those with choledocholithiasis and those with papillary inflammatory stricture EST or EPBD were given those with papillary diverticulum and SOD EPBD were given, those with papillary tumor and hepatobiliary carcinoma EMBE were given and for those with bililary stricture in middle part of bile duct, purulent cholangitis, chloedocholithiasis(stones not excluded in one time)and bile leakage ENBD were used. Results ERCP was succeeded in 315 cases(96. 6%), 24 cases had no abnormal endoscopic findings view. 191 cases of choledocholithiasis 186 were totally get rid of stone after one to three times of opretion EST or EPBD was successfully given to 39 cases of 39 had papillary inflammatory stricture. Nine had papillary diverticulum which oppressed the papillary orifice, 7 had SOD, all of them were dealt with EPBD. Sixteen had stricture in the middle portion of bile duct, 11 of which were treated with ENBD. In 6 cases of papillary tumor and 5 hepatobiliary carcinoma patients jaundice improved significantly after received EMBE. Residual stones in cholecystic duct were seen in 4 cases. In 2 cases of bile leakage after cholecystectomy, ENBD was successfully carried out to avoid another operation. Complications were noted in 15 cases(4. 8%) of them. pancreatitis 11 cases, cholangitis 3 eases and hemorrhage of upper gastrointestinal tract one ease. Conclusion ERCP can find out the defenite cause of post - cholecystectomy syndrome at early stage and take corresponding endoscopic therapeutic measures. The complications of ERCP can be avoided by skillful operator.

Objective To improve the successful rate of endoscopic biliary drainage. Methods The experience of biliary drainage with duodenoscope for biliary obstruction from January 1998 to September 2001 was reviewed retrospectively. Endoscopic naso -biliary drainage (ENBD) , endoscopic retrograde biliary drainage (ERBD) and endoscopic metal biliary endoprothesis (EMBE) were performed in 242 cases, 43 cases and 35 cases respectively. Results Of 320 cases with biliary obstruction, 305 received successful drainage under endoscopy and 15 cases failed. Ten cases with ENBD failed but got successful drainage after modulating the site of naso-biliary tube or reinserting another tube. For 3 cases failed with ERBD, we chose plastic stents with appropriate length for 2 cases to achieve fluent drainage and percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD) was managed for another case after endoscopic management failed. For 2 cases with EMBE failed, one stent couldn' t exceed the tumor stricture site and one was obstructed by tumor implantion at one month after EMBE. Either a metal stent or a plastic stent was replaced through previous prothesis in these two failed cases. Conclusions The effect of endoscopic biliary drainage for biliary obstruction is definite. Mostly the drainage failure can be avoided as early as possible by analyzing the causes and taking some corresponding measures to correct it.

Objective To assess the clinical efficacy and safety of endoscopic submucosal dissection(ESD) for submucosal tumor(SMT) of the gastrointestinal(GI) tract.Methods A total of 19 patients with SMT of the GI tract diagnosed by endoscopy(6 in the esophagus,6 the stomach,1 the duodenum,1 the sigmoid,and 5 the rectum),were examined using endoscopic ultrasonography(EUS).Among the cases,18 lesions were within the submucosa and 1 in the muscularis propria.The SMTs were managed by ESD with a needle knife.After injection of physiological saline solution into the submucosal layer to separate the lesion from the muscle layer,the mucosa surrounding the lesion was pre-cut,and the connective tissues of the submucosa beneath the lesion were dissected.Then,the lesion was resected completely.Results The resected lesions sized 0.5-3.0 cm in diameter(mean,1.6 cm).Among the 19 lesions,18 were successfully resected with ESD.The mean ESD procedure time was 45 min(ranged from 15 to 105 min).Two patients had massive hemorrhage during ESD,which could not be controlled under a gastroscope.One of them was treated with balloon compression,and the other was managed surgically.None of the patients had delayed bleeding after ESD.Perforation of the GI tract occurred in 2 cases(the duodenal ball in one,and the gastric fundus in another) during the procedure,and was closed with endoclips without surgical treatment.One patient with rectal carcinoid developed subcutaneous emphysema after the operation owning to deep tearing of the muscle layer,and recovered after several days' conservative treatment.Histological evaluation showed that the tunica of the tumors was intact,and both the lateral and basal margins of the specimens were free of tumor cells.Conclusions ESD is an efficacious and safe procedure for the treatment of SMT of the GI tract.It is possible to completely resect submucosal lesions and provide sufficient pathological information.For the SMT originated from the muscularis propria,ESD should be performed cautiously.

Objective To discuss the value of endoscopy in the diagnosis and treatment of Dieulafoy disease. Methods Twenty-one patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding caused by Dieulafoy disease from June 1994 to June 2002 were analyzed retrospectively with regard to endoscopic features, therapeutic methods and outcomes. Results Of the 21 cases, diagnosis was confirmed in the first endoscopic examination in 15 cases (71.4%), and in two or more examinations in 6 cases. The bleeding was successfully stopped under endoscope in 17 cases: after the initial treatment in 14 cases (66.7%) and after the second treatment in 3 cases (14.3%), while the open surgery was required in 4 cases (19.0%). Conclusions Endoscopy is the alternative of the first choice in the diagnosis and treatment of Dieulafoy disease.

Objective To evaluate the advantage of using dental floss traction in treating upper gas-trointestinal mucosal tumor by ESD.Methods Data of 10 patients who had upper gastrointestinal mucosal tumor and accepted ESD assisted by dental floss traction during April 2014 to August 2014,were collected retrospectively.The en bloc excision rate,procedure time,complication rate and follow-up were analyzed. Results The median age of patients was 53.5 years old,average tumor size was 3.75 ±0.92 cm.There were 4 tumors located in esophagus and 6 in stomach.The median surgical time was 45 min (ranging 30-100 min)and the median hospital stay was 3.5 days (ranging 3-5 days).There was no bleeding or perforation occurred during or after the procedure.All lesions received en bloc resection and the pathology showed no lymphatic or vascular invasion.After short-time of follow-up (ranging 1 to 4 months),no recurrence or me-tastasis was found.Conclusion Dental floss traction is easy to make,and can provide good vision during the procedure to reduce the operation time and rate of complication.

Objective To explore the feasibility, safety and the efficacy of peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) for pediatric patients with achalasia.Methods A total of 21 patients (mean age 2 years, range 11 months-7 years) with AC were enrolled and underwent POEM from January 2012 to December 2014.Procedure-related complications, reflux esophagitis were observed.Eckardt score and the pressure of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) were analysed.Results All patients underwent POEM successfully.No serious POEM-related complications were observed.During a mean follow-up period of 20.4 months (range 9-36 months), mean Eckardt score decreased from 8.1 to 0.8 after treatment (P ＜ 0.01).Mean LES treatment also decreased from 30.2 mmHg to 11.5 mmHg after the operation (1 mmHg =0.133 kPa, P ＜ 0.01).Reflux esophagitis developed in four patients (19.0％ ,4/21).Conclusion POEM is safe and effective treatment for pediatric patients with achalasia.

Objective To assess the value of endoscopic submucosal dissection(ESD)for the treatment of early tumors located at the esophagogastric junction.Methods The clinical data of 57 patients with early tumors located at the esophagogastric junction who received ESD at the Zhongshan Hospital from November 2006to March 2011 were retrospectively analyzed.The operation time,blood loss,resection of tumor and perioperative complications were observed.The pre-and postoperative pathological findings were analyzed.Results ESD was successfully completed on the 57 patients.The median operation time was 55 minutes(range,25-95 minutes),and the median volume of blood loss was 74 ml(range,20-300 ml).En-bloc and piecemeal resections were carried out on 39 and 18 patients,respectively.The operative complication rate was 25%(14/57),including 5 patients complicated with perforation and 9 with bleeding.The postoperative complication rate was 16%(9/57),including 6 patients complicated with delayed hemorrhage and 3 with stricture of the esophagogastric junction.Of the 39 patients who were diagnosed as with high-level intraepithelial neoplasia preoperatively.3 were confirmed as with intramucosal carcinoma;of the 18 patients who were diagnosed as with intramucosal carcinoma preoperatively,4 were confirmed ag with adenocarcinoma.All patients were followed up for 9-27 months,no recurrence or metastasis was found.Conclusion ESD is effective and safe for the treatment of early tumors located at the esopha gogastric junction.

Objective To investigate the therapeutic effect and safety of endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for upper gastrointestinal neuroendocrine neoplasms.Methods A total of 19 lesions diagnosed as neuroendocrine neoplasm were treated by ESD.Pathological diagnosis was performed.Adverse eventss were recorded.Patients were followed up for recurrence and metastasis.Results Lesions,0.4-1.5 cm (mean 0.9 cm) in diameter,were all resected at one ESD procedure.The operation time was 15-50 min (mean 20 min).No mass bleeding or perforation occurred.18 cases were histologically diagnosed as neuroendocrine tumors,with 16 as G1 and 2 as G2.One lesion was confirmed as G3 neuroendocrine carcinoma and the patient was referred for extensive surgery.All resected samples were free of residual tumor cell in the lateral and basal margins.Postoperative bleeding occurred in one case and was controlled endoscopically.No recurrence was detected during a mean follow-up of 28 months.Conclusion ESD,as a novel procedure for the treatment of the upper gastrointestinal neuroendocrine neoplasm,is safe and efficacious in clinic.

Objective To investigate the necessity of adding epinephrine to submucosal injection during endoscopic submucosal dissection(ESD).Methods Patients with early cancer and precancerous lesions of digestive system were prospectively enrolled and underwent ESD when the lesion was 2 cm or more in diameter from December 2013 to January 2014.Patients were randomly divided into two groups,the experimental group(n =54)used saline and indigo carmine for submucosal injection,while the control group(n =47) used a mixed solution including saline,indigo carmine and epinephrine for submucosal injection.Several procedure-related indices and delayed complications were compared between groups.Results All the tumors in both groups were removed en bloc,and all resected lesions showed both lateral and deep tumor-free margins.The mean operation time was 39.4 ±22.0 min in the experimental group,and 41.5 ± 18.7 in the control group.There were no statistical differences between two groups in the en bloc resection rate,complete resection rate,and mean operation time (all P ＞ 0.05).There were no intraoperative or delayed perforations in either group.In the experimental group,mild intraoperative bleeding occurred in 39 cases and moderate in 15 cases.In the control group,mild intraoperative bleeding occurred in 34 cases,moderate in 12 cases,and severe in 1 case.Delayed bleeding occurred in 1 case 3 days after ESD in the experimental group,while none happened in the control group.There were no statistical differences between two groups in intraoperative bleeding or delayed bleeding(P ＞ 0.05).Conclusion The therapeutic effect and complication rate are comparable regardless of addition of epinephrine to submucosal injection during ESD.