BACKGROUND/AIMS: Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) and colorectal neoplasms (CRNs) share risk factors. We aimed to investigate whether the CRN risk is increased in ESCC patients. METHODS: ESCC patients who underwent a colonoscopy within 1 year of diagnosis were retrospectively analyzed. Patients were matched 1:3 by age, gender, and body mass index to asymptomatic controls. CRN was defined as the histological confirmation of adenoma or adenocarcinoma. Advanced CRN was defined as any of the following: > or =3 adenomas, high-grade dysplasia, villous features, tumor > or =1 cm, or adenocarcinoma. The risk factors for both CRN and advanced CRN were evaluated by univariate and multivariate analyses. RESULTS: Sixty ESCC patients were compared with 180 controls. The ESCC group had significantly higher numbers of CRNs (odds ratio [OR], 2.311; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.265 to 4.220; p=0.006) and advanced CRNs (OR, 2.317; 95% CI, 1.185 to 4.530; p=0.013). Significant risk factors for both CRN and advanced CRN by multivariate analysis included ESCC (OR, 2.157, 95% CI, 1.106 to 4.070, p=0.024; and OR, 2.157, 95% CI, 1.045 to 4.454, p=0.038, respectively) and older age (OR, 1.068, 95% CI, 1.032 to 1.106, p<0.001; and OR, 1.065, 95% CI, 1.024 to 1.109, p=0.002, respectively). CONCLUSIONS: The rates of CRN and advanced CRN are significantly increased in ESCC. Colonos-copy should be considered at ESCC diagnosis.
Adenocarcinoma/diagnosis/*etiology ; Adenoma/diagnosis/*etiology ; Aged ; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/diagnosis/*etiology ; Case-Control Studies ; Colonoscopy ; Colorectal Neoplasms/diagnosis/*etiology ; Esophageal Neoplasms/diagnosis/*etiology ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Neoplasms, Multiple Primary/diagnosis/*etiology ; Odds Ratio ; Retrospective Studies ; Risk Factors

Chyle leak is a rare complication after abdominal surgery. According to the statistical results from our center, we summarized the experiences in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of abdominal chyle leak after radical resection of colorectal cancer. Early prevention, early diagnosis, and early treatment may result in earlier recovery, shorter hospital stay, lower incidence, and better prognosis.
Chyle ; Chylous Ascites ; diagnosis ; etiology ; therapy ; Colorectal Neoplasms ; surgery ; Humans ; Postoperative Complications ; diagnosis ; therapy

To investigate the immunophenotypings of malignant epithelial mesothelioma (MEM), and to seek the valuable markers in distinguishing peritoneal MEM from peritoneal metastatic ovarian adenocarcinoma (OA) and colorectal adenocarcinoma (CA), immunohistochemical SP method was used to detect expressions of HBME-1, E-cadherin, CA19-9, MOC-31 and CK7 in paraffin-embedded tissues of 18 cases of MEM, 20 OA and 20 CA. The results showed that there was a significant difference in the expressions of E-cadherin, CA19-9 and MOC-31 between MEM and OA group (P<0.05). Similarly, the difference in the expression of HBME-1, E-cadherin, CA19-9, MOC-31 and CK7 between MEM and CA groups is significant (P<0.05). These results indicate that HBME-1 could be used as a positive marker in distinguishing MEM from CA. E-cadherin, CA19-9 and MOC-31 are considered to be useful negative markers in diagnostic distinction between MEM and metastatic adenocarcinomas, including OA and CA. CK7 is the best positive marker in distinguishing MEM from CA, but this marker appears to be valueless in discriminating MEM from OA.
Adenocarcinoma ; diagnosis ; pathology ; Colorectal Neoplasms ; complications ; diagnosis ; pathology ; Cystadenocarcinoma, Mucinous ; diagnosis ; pathology ; Cystadenocarcinoma, Serous ; diagnosis ; pathology ; Diagnosis, Differential ; Female ; Humans ; Immunophenotyping ; Male ; Mesothelioma ; diagnosis ; etiology ; pathology ; Ovarian Neoplasms ; complications ; diagnosis ; pathology ; Peritoneal Neoplasms ; diagnosis ; etiology ; pathology

Restorative proctocolectomy with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis is one of the surgical treatments of choice for patients with familial adenomatous polyposis. Although the risk of cancer developing in an ileal pouch is not yet clear, a few cases of adenocarcinoma arising in an ileal pouch have been reported. We report a case of adenocarcinoma in ileal pouch after proctocolectomy with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis. A 56-yr-old woman was diagnosed as having familial adenomatous polyposis. Total colectomy with ileorectal anastomosis was performed. Six years later, she underwent completion-proctectomy with ileal J pouch-anal anastomosis including anorectal mucosectomy for rectal cancer. After 7 yr, she presented with anal spotting. Endoscopic biopsies revealed adenocarcinoma at the ileal pouch. Resection of the ileal pouch and permanent ileostomy were performed. The risk of cancer in an ileal pouch and its prevention with regular surveillance must be emphasized.
Adenocarcinoma/*diagnosis/etiology/pathology ; Adenomatous Polyposis Coli/complications/diagnosis/*surgery ; Colonic Pouches/*pathology ; Colorectal Neoplasms/*diagnosis/etiology/pathology ; Female ; Humans ; Middle Aged ; *Proctocolectomy, Restorative ; Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Abscess ; diagnosis ; etiology ; Adenocarcinoma ; complications ; diagnosis ; Colorectal Neoplasms ; complications ; diagnosis ; Diagnosis, Differential ; Diverticulitis, Colonic ; complications ; diagnosis ; Female ; Follow-Up Studies ; Humans ; Intestinal Perforation ; diagnosis ; etiology ; Laparotomy ; methods ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Sigmoid Neoplasms ; complications ; diagnosis ; Tomography, X-Ray Computed ; methods

BACKGROUND/AIMS: Although colonoscopy is not indicated in patients with hematochezia, many surgeons, internists, and physicians are recommending colonoscopy for these patients in Korea. The aim of this study is to evaluate the diagnostic value of colonoscopy for patients with hematochezia. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed the data of colonoscopy between January 2010 and December 2010. A total of 321 patients among 3,038 colonoscopies (10.6%) underwent colonoscopy to evaluate the cause of hematochezia. The patients with previous colorectal surgery (2) or polypectomy (5) were excluded. We analyzed endoscopic diagnoses. Advanced neoplastic polyps were defined as adenomas with villous histology or high grade dysplasia, or adenomas more than 10 mm in diameter. RESULTS: Hemorrhoid was the most common diagnosis (217 cases, 67.6%). Polyps were detected in 93 patients (29.0%), but advanced neoplastic polyps were found in only 14 cases (4.4%). Colorectal cancers were diagnosed in 18 patients (5.6%) including 14 rectal cancers. There was no cancer located above sigmoid-descending junction. Diverticuli were detected in 41 patients (12.8%) but there was only one case of suspected diverticular bleeding. Colitis was diagnosed in 24 patients (7.5%). Other lesions included acute anal fissure, rectal tumor, stercoral ulcer, and radiation proctitis. CONCLUSIONS: The colonoscopy had little value in patients with hematochezia because the most pathologic lesions were located below sigmoid colon. The first choice of diagnosis in patients with hematochezia is sigmoidoscopy.
Adolescent ; Adult ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Child ; Colitis/complications/diagnosis ; Colonic Neoplasms/complications/diagnosis ; Colonic Polyps ; *Colonoscopy ; Colorectal Neoplasms/complications/diagnosis ; Female ; Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage/diagnosis/*etiology ; Hemorrhoids/complications/diagnosis ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Retrospective Studies ; Young Adult

Colorectal cancer is second only to lung cancer as a cause of cancer death in the United States. Studies have shown that fecal occult blood (FOB) tests are effective in detecting colorectal cancer in its early stages. To increase the participation in the FOB test among the working population, a randomized controlled trial was conducted. A total 278 federal employees 40 years or older in Washington State were randomly divided into a intervention group which received a Colorectal Cancer Risk Appraisal and a control group which received a simple information letter. After three months a follow-up questionnaire was sent to all participants to measure the effectiveness of the intervention. As a result of the study, the intervention group had a 4.3% higher compliance rate with the FOB test during the three month follow-up period (p = .10). The largest effect of the intervention was on the employees' intention to get a FOB test within the next year (62.6% in the intervention group vs. 36.2% in the control group, OR = 3.18, p less than .001).
Adult ; Colorectal Neoplasms/*diagnosis/etiology ; Female ; Follow-Up Studies ; Human ; Male ; Middle Aged ; *Occult Blood ; Occupational Health ; Patient Compliance ; Risk Factors ; Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S. ; United States ; Washington

Aged ; Barium Sulfate ; adverse effects ; Colorectal Neoplasms ; diagnosis ; physiopathology ; Extravasation of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Materials ; complications ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Peritonitis ; etiology ; physiopathology ; Retrospective Studies

Adolescent ; Child ; Child, Preschool ; Colonoscopes ; Colorectal Neoplasms ; prevention & control ; Female ; Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage ; diagnosis ; etiology ; therapy ; Humans ; Infant ; Intestinal Polyps ; complications ; Male

OBJECTIVETo investigate the treatment of chyle leak following radical resection for colorectal cancer.

METHODSThe incidence of chyle leak was compared between the different surgical approaches (open vs. laparoscopic) as well as different tumor locations (right, left colon or rectum) in 1259 patients undergoing radical resection for colorectal cancer.

RESULTSOverall incidence of chyle leak was 3.6% (46/1259) after surgery. Forty-five patients were successfully managed by conservative treatment and one patient required re-operation. No patients died. The incidence of chyle leak was not significantly different between the open (3.2%, 18/570) and laparoscopic (4.1%, 28/689) groups (P>0.05). However, right colectomy was associated with a significantly higher rate of chyle leak (9.6%, 16/167) as compared to left colectomy(2.6%, 7/268) and anterior resection (2.8%, 23/824) (P<0.05).

CONCLUSIONSConservative treatment is effective in early stage of chyle leak after radical resection for colorectal cancer. Right colectomy is associated with higher risk for chyle leak.

Adult ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Chi-Square Distribution ; Chylous Ascites ; diagnosis ; etiology ; therapy ; Colectomy ; Colorectal Neoplasms ; surgery ; Female ; Follow-Up Studies ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Postoperative Complications ; diagnosis ; etiology ; therapy ; Retrospective Studies