A Therapeutic Wireless Capsule for Treatment of Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage by Balloon Tamponade Effect

2017 ◽  
Vol 64 (5) ◽  
pp. 1106-1114 ◽  
Author(s):  
Billy H. K. Leung ◽  
Carmen C. Y. Poon ◽  
Ruikai Zhang ◽  
Yali Zheng ◽  
Cecilia K. W. Chan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage ◽  
Balloon Tamponade ◽  
Wireless Capsule ◽  
Tamponade Effect

scholarly journals 868 The management of acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding using a Sengstaken-Blakemore tube

2021 ◽  
Vol 108 (Supplement_6) ◽  
Author(s):  
M Iskandarani ◽  
M Fadel ◽  
P Boshier ◽  
A M Howell ◽  
P Tekkis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rectal Bleeding ◽  
Rectal Wall ◽  
Anal Verge ◽  
Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage ◽  
Alternative Methods ◽  
Anterior Rectal Wall ◽  
Gastric Balloon ◽  
Lower Rectum ◽  
Balloon Tamponade ◽  
Endoscopic Clips

Abstract Introduction Acute lower gastrointestinal haemorrhage can potentially be life-threatening. We present a case of a massive rectal bleed which was managed successfully with a balloon tamponade device designed for upper gastrointestinal haemorrhage. Presentation of case A 75-year-old gentleman, with a history of human immunodeficiency virus and cirrhosis with portal hypertension, presented with bright red rectal bleeding. Investigations showed a low haemoglobin level (74 g/L) and deranged clotting. Oesophago-gastro-duodenoscopy demonstrated no fresh or altered blood. Flexible sigmoidoscopy revealed active bleeding from a varix within the anterior rectal wall 4 cm from the anal verge. Efforts to stop the bleeding, including endoscopic clips, adrenaline injection and rectal packing, were unsuccessful and the patient became haemodynamically unstable. A Sengstaken-Blakemore tube was inserted per rectum and the gastric balloon was inflated to tamponade the lower rectum. The oesophageal balloon was then inflated to hold the gastric balloon firmly in place. A computed tomography angiogram demonstrated no evidence of haemorrhage with balloon tamponade. After 36 h, the balloon was removed with no further episodes of bleeding. Discussion The application of a balloon tamponade device should be considered in the management algorithm for acute lower gastrointestinal bleed. Advantages include its rapid insertion, immediate results and ability to measure further bleeding after the catheter has been placed. Conclusions Sengstaken-Blakemore tube per rectum may effectively control massive low rectal bleeding when alternative methods have been unsuccessful.

Gastrointestinal Bleeding

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Romeo Fairley ◽  
Truman J. Milling Jr
Keyword(s):  
Gastrointestinal Tract ◽  
Blood Vessel ◽  
Gastrointestinal Bleeding ◽  
Occult Blood ◽  
The United States ◽  
Clinical Factors ◽  
Pathologic Process ◽  
Balloon Tamponade ◽  
Wireless Capsule ◽  
Upper Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal bleeding occurs when a pathologic process such as ulceration, inflammation, or neoplasia leads to erosion of a blood vessel. Bleeding can occur in the upper gastrointestinal tract (50%) or the lower gastrointestinal tract (40%) or may be obscure (10%), meaning that no definitive source is identified. Gastrointestinal bleeding is common, with major bleeding leading to 1 million hospitalizations every year in the United States. This review details the pathophysiology of gastrointestinal bleeding and the stabilization and assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and disposition and outcomes of patients with gastrointestinal bleeding. Situations requiring special consideration are also discussed. Figures show how gastrointestinal bleeding occurs when a pathologic process causes erosion of the mucosa and exposes a submucosal blood vessel; an ulcer with a raised, red, variceal spot; a Mallory-Weiss tear; the formation of varices; vascular ectasia; treatment of esophageal varices with balloon tamponade; and a wireless capsule. Tables list the major causes of gastrointestinal bleeding, terms relating to gastrointestinal bleeding and their definitions, Blatchford score, substances that interfere with occult blood testing, clinical factors differentiating gastrointestinal bleeding placed in descending order of likelihood ratio, and a summary of American College of Radiology recommendations for angiography in nonvariceal gastrointestinal bleeding. This review contains 7 highly rendered figures, 6 tables, and 140 references.

Wireless Capsule Endoscopy – Uses Beyond GI Bleeding?

Endoscopy ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 38 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
P McConville ◽  
WJ Cash ◽  
RGP Watson ◽  
JS Collins
Keyword(s):  
Capsule Endoscopy ◽  
Wireless Capsule Endoscopy ◽  
Gi Bleeding ◽  
Wireless Capsule

The Role of Wireless Capsule Endoscopy (WCE) in the Detection of Occult Primary Neuroendocrine Tumors

2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 151-156
Author(s):  
Manuele Furnari ◽  
Andrea Buda ◽  
Gabriele Delconte ◽  
Davide Citterio ◽  
Theodor Voiosu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Neuroendocrine Tumor ◽  
Neuroendocrine Tumors ◽  
Capsule Endoscopy ◽  
Primary Tumor ◽  
Diagnostic Yield ◽  
Somatostatin Receptor ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Wireless Capsule Endoscopy ◽  
First Line ◽  
Wireless Capsule

Background & Aims: Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) are a heterogeneous group of neoplasms with unclear etiology that may show functioning or non-functioning features. Primary tumor localization often requires integrated imaging. The European Neuroendocrine Tumors Society (ENETS) guidelines proposed wireless-capsule endoscopy (WCE) as a possible diagnostic tool for NETs, if intestinal origin is suspected. However, its impact on therapeutic management is debated. We aimed to evaluate the yield of WCE in detecting intestinal primary tumor in patients showing liver NET metastases when first-line investigations are inconclusive.Method: Twenty-four patients with histological diagnosis of metastatic NET from liver biopsy and no evidence of primary lesions at first-line investigations were prospectively studied in an ENETS-certified tertiary care center. Wireless-capsule endoscopy was requested before explorative laparotomy and intra-operative ultrasound. The diagnostic yield of WCE was compared to the surgical exploration.Results: Sixteen subjects underwent surgery; 11/16 had positive WCE identifying 16 bulging lesions. Mini-laparotomy found 13 NETs in 11/16 patients (9 small bowel, 3 pancreas, 1 bile ducts). Agreement between WCE and laparotomy was recorded in 9 patients (Sensitivity=75%; Specificity=37.5%; PPV=55%; NPV=60%). Correspondence assessed per-lesions produced similar results (Sensitivity=70%; Specificity=25%; PPV=44%; NPV=50%). No capsule retentions were recorded.Conclusions: Wireless-capsule endoscopy is not indicated as second-line investigation for patients with gastro-entero-pancreatic NETs. In the setting of a referral center, it might provide additional information when conventional investigations are inconclusive about the primary site.Abbreviations: DBE: double balloon enteroscopy; GEP-NET: gastro-entero-pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor; GI: gastrointestinal; ENETS: European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society; NET: neuroendocrine tumor; SSRS: somatostatin receptor scintigraphy; WCE: wireless capsule endoscopy.

TO EVALUATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF CONDOM BALLOON CATHETER IN TREATING INTRACTABLE POSTPARTUM HEMORRHAGE AT KONTUM PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 178-183
Author(s):  
Dinh Nguyen Gia ◽  
Thanh Cao Ngoc
Keyword(s):  
Maternal Death ◽  
Postpartum Hemorrhage ◽  
Medical Management ◽  
Balloon Catheter ◽  
Uterine Atony ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Common Cause ◽  
Provincial Hospital ◽  
Balloon Tamponade ◽  
Condom Catheter

Background: Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) remains a significant contributor to maternal morbility and mortality and accounts for 31% of maternal death in Vietnam. The most common cause of PPH is uterine atony. Recently, uterine tamponade using intrauterine condom appears to be an effective tool in the management of intractable PPH. Objectives: To evaluate the success of condom as a tamponade to arrest intractable PPH due to uterine atony in patients not responding to medical management. Materials and Methods: The study was designed as a cross-sectional and descriptive, included 32 patients who underwent condom balloon tamponade at Kontum Provincial Hospital from 1/2012 to 8/2016. Results: 32 women (mean age 25.71 ± 6.45 years range, 16 - 39) underwent condom balloon tamponade for PPH controls. 29 patients (90.62%) successfully responded the tamponade therapy by the use of condom catheter. Three patients (9.37%) required hysterectomy. Conclusions: Condom catheter balloon effectively controls the intractable PPH due to uterine atony. Key words: PPH (Pospartum hemorrhage), Tamponade, Condom catheter balloon, Uterine atony

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