BACKGROUND Early anal canal cancer is frequently treated with endoscopic submucosal dis-section(ESD)to preserve anal function.However,if the lesion is in the anal canal,then significant difficulties such as bleeding a...BACKGROUND Early anal canal cancer is frequently treated with endoscopic submucosal dis-section(ESD)to preserve anal function.However,if the lesion is in the anal canal,then significant difficulties such as bleeding and challenges associated with scope manipulation can arise.CASE SUMMARY A 70-year-old woman undergoing follow-up after transverse colon cancer surgery was diagnosed with anal canal cancer extending to the dentate line.The patient underwent a combination of ESD and transanal resection(TAR).The specimen was excised in pieces,which resulted in difficulty performing the pathological evaluation of the margins,especially on the anal side where TAR was performed and severe crushing was observed.Careful follow-up was performed,and local recurrence was observed 3 years postoperatively.Because the patient had super-ficial cancer without lymph node metastasis,local resection was performed again.The second treatment attempt was improved as follows:(1)TAR and ESD were performed appropriately based on the situation by the same physician;(2)A needle scalpel was used during TAR to prevent tissue crushing;and(3)The lesion borders were marked using ESD techniques before treatment.Complete resection was performed without complications.CONCLUSION Anal canal lesions can be safely and reliably removed when ESD and TAR are used appropriately.展开更多
It is estimated that half of all patients with cancer eventually develop a syndrome of cachexia, with anorexia and a progressive loss of adipose tissue and skeletal muscle mass. Cancer cachexia is characterized by sys...It is estimated that half of all patients with cancer eventually develop a syndrome of cachexia, with anorexia and a progressive loss of adipose tissue and skeletal muscle mass. Cancer cachexia is characterized by systemic inflammation, negative protein and energy balance, and an involuntary loss of lean body mass. It is an insidious syndrome that not only has a dramatic impact on patient quality of life, but also is associated with poor responsesto chemotherapy and decreased survival. Cachexia is still largely an underestimated and untreated condition, despite the fact that multiple mechanisms are reported to be involved in its development, with a number of cytokines postulated to play a role in the etiology of the persistent catabolic state. Existing therapies for cachexia, including orexigenic appetite stimulants, focus on palliation of symptoms and reduction of the distress of patients and families rather than prolongation of life. Recent therapies for the cachectic syndrome involve a multidisciplinary approach. Combination therapy with diet modification and/or exercise has been added to novel pharmaceutical agents, such as Megestrol acetate, medroxyprogesterone, ghrelin, omega-3-fatty acid among others. These agents are reported to have improved survival rates as well as quality of life. In this review, we will discuss the emerging understanding of the mechanisms of cancer cachexia, the current treatment options including multidisciplinary combination therapies, as well an update on new and ongoing clinical trials.展开更多
Esophageal lymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma(LELC) is extremely rare. We report the first case of esopha-geal LELC showing macroscopic reduction. A 67-year-old male presented with dysphagia and, by endoscopic examinati...Esophageal lymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma(LELC) is extremely rare. We report the first case of esopha-geal LELC showing macroscopic reduction. A 67-year-old male presented with dysphagia and, by endoscopic examination, was found to have a significantly raised tumor of 10 mm in diameter in the thoracic esophagus. The biopsied material showed esophageal cancer. We performed endoscopic submucosal dissection. However, the tumor became flattened, similar to a scar, in only 2 mo. Histologically, the carcinoma cells had infiltrated the submucosal layer. Prominent infiltration of T lymphoid cells that stained positive for CD8 was observed aroundthe carcinoma cells. Therefore, this lesion was consid-ered to be an LELC with poorly differentiated squamous cells. Because the margin was positive, an esophagec-tomy was performed. Carcinoma cells were detected in the neck in one lymph node. The staging was T1N0M1 b. However, the patient has been well, without adjuvant therapy or recurrence, for more than 5 years.展开更多
Esophageal cancer is known as one of the malignant cancers with poor prognosis.To improve the outcome,combined multimodality treatment is attempted.On the other hand,advances in genomics and other“omic”technologies ...Esophageal cancer is known as one of the malignant cancers with poor prognosis.To improve the outcome,combined multimodality treatment is attempted.On the other hand,advances in genomics and other“omic”technologies are paving way to the patient-oriented treatment called“personalized”or“precision”medicine.Recent advancements of imaging techniques such as functional imaging make it possible to use imaging features as biomarker for diagnosis,treatment response,and prognosis in cancer treatment.In this review,we will discuss how we can use imaging derived tumor features as biomarker for the treatment of esophageal cancer.展开更多
A 66-year-old female presented with the main complaint of defecation trouble and abdominal distention. With diagnosis of rectal cancer, c SS, c N0, c H0, c P0, c M0 c Stage Ⅱ, Hartmann's operation with D3 lymph n...A 66-year-old female presented with the main complaint of defecation trouble and abdominal distention. With diagnosis of rectal cancer, c SS, c N0, c H0, c P0, c M0 c Stage Ⅱ, Hartmann's operation with D3 lymph node dissection was performed and a para-aortic lymph node and a disseminated node near the primary tumor were resected. Histological examination showed moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma, p SS, p N3, p H0, p P1, p M1(para-aortic lymph node, dissemination) f Stage Ⅳ. After the operation, the patient received chemotherapy with FOLFIRI regimen. After 12 cycles of FOLFIRI regimen, computed tomography(CT) detected an 11 mm of liver metastasis in the posteroinferior segment of right hepatic lobe. With diagnosis of liver metastatic recurrence, we performed partial hepatectomy. Histological examination revealed moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma as a metastatic rectal cancer with cut end microscopically positive. After the second operation, the patient received chemotherapy with TS1 alone for 2 years. Ten months after the break, CT detected a 20 mm of paraaortic lymph node metastasis and a 10 mm of lymph node metastasis at the hepato-duodenal ligament. With diagnosis of lymph node metastatic recurrences, we performed lymph node dissection. Histological examination revealed moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma as metastatic rectal cancer in paraaortic and hepato-duodenal ligament areas. After the third operation, we started chemotherapy with modified FOLFOX6 regimen. After 2 cycles of modified FOLFOX6 regimen, due to the onset of neutropenia and liver dysfunction, we switched to capecitabine aloneand continued it for 6 mo and then stopped. Eleven months after the break, CT detected two swelling 12 mm of lymph nodes at the left supraclavicular region. With diagnosis of Virchow lymph node metastatic recurrence, we started chemotherapy with capecitabine plus bevacizumab regimen. Due to the onset of neutropenia and hand foot syndrome(Grade 3), we managed to continue capecitabine administration with extension of interval period and dose reduction. After 2 years and 2 mo from starting capecitabine plus bevacizumab regimen, Virchow lymph nodes had slowly grown up to 17 mm. Because no recurrence had been detected besides Virchow lymph nodes for this follow up period, considering the side effects and quality of life, surgical resection was selected. We performed left supraclavicular lymph node dissection. Histological examination revealed moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma as a metastatic rectal cancer. After the fourth operation, the patient selected follow up without chemotherapy. Now we follow up her without recurrence and keep her quality of life high.展开更多
A 69-year-old man with advanced esophageal cancer and 2 early gastric cancers received chemoradiotherapy and was scheduled to undergo subtotal esophagectomy after gastric endoscopic submucosal dissection(ESD). However...A 69-year-old man with advanced esophageal cancer and 2 early gastric cancers received chemoradiotherapy and was scheduled to undergo subtotal esophagectomy after gastric endoscopic submucosal dissection(ESD). However, left lower esophageal perforation induced by vomiting suddenly occurred, and he urgently underwent esophago-proximal gastrectomy and gastrostomy without reconstruction. The resected specimen showed a complete response of pretreatment for the esophageal cancer and radical resection of one gastric cancer. Radical resection of the other gastric lesion was necessary before reconstruction. The fistula of gastrostoma was gradually dilated from 6.7 to 9.3 mm in order to pass the endoscope. At nine months after emergent operation, gastric ESD was performed via only the gastrostoma. A hemoclip with thread was attached to the specimen, and the thread was pulled out of the gastrostoma. The specimen was able to be removed en bloc, resulting in radical resection. Gastric tube reconstruction through the posterior sternal route was performed at six months after the ESD. He has not developed recurrence of the esophageal or gastric cancer in the two years since the emergent operation.展开更多
Neovascularization was reported to arise early in the adenoma-carcinoma sequence in colorectal cancer(CRC),and the importance of angiogenesis in cancer progression has been established.Computed tomography(CT)perfusion...Neovascularization was reported to arise early in the adenoma-carcinoma sequence in colorectal cancer(CRC),and the importance of angiogenesis in cancer progression has been established.Computed tomography(CT)perfusion(CTP)based on high temporal resolution CT images enables evaluation of hemodynamics of tissue in vivo by modeling tracer kinetics.CTP has been reported to characterize tumor angiogenesis,and to be a sensitive marker for predicting recurrence or survival in CRC.In this review,we will discuss the biomarker value of CTP in the management of CRC patients.展开更多
A 91-year-old man was referred to our hospital with intermittent dysphagia. He had undergone esophagectomy for esophageal cancer(T3N2M0 Stage Ⅲ) 11 years earlier. Endoscopic examination revealed an anastomotic strict...A 91-year-old man was referred to our hospital with intermittent dysphagia. He had undergone esophagectomy for esophageal cancer(T3N2M0 Stage Ⅲ) 11 years earlier. Endoscopic examination revealed an anastomotic stricture; signs of inflammation,including redness,erosion,edema,bleeding,friability,and exudate with white plaques; and multiple depressions in the residual esophagus. Radiographical examination revealed numerous fine,gastrografinfilled projections and an anastomotic stricture. Biopsy specimens from the area of the anastomotic stricture revealed inflammatory changes without signs of malignancy. Candida glabrata was detected with a culture test of the biopsy specimens. The stricture was diagnosed as a benign stricture that was caused by esophageal intramural pseudodiverticulosis. Accordingly,endoscopic balloon dilatation was performed and antifungal therapy was started in the hospital. Seven weeks later,endoscopic examination revealed improvement in the mucosal inflammation; only the pseudodiverticulosis remained. Consequently,the patient was discharged. At the latest follow-up,the patient was symptomfree and the pseudodiverticulosis remained in the residual esophagus without any signs of stricture or inflammation.展开更多
AIM To investigate that polysomnographic monitoring can accurately evaluate respiratory disturbance incidence during sedation for gastrointestinal endoscopy compare to pulse oximetry alone.METHODS This prospective obs...AIM To investigate that polysomnographic monitoring can accurately evaluate respiratory disturbance incidence during sedation for gastrointestinal endoscopy compare to pulse oximetry alone.METHODS This prospective observational study included 10 elderly patients with early gastric cancer undergoing endoscopic submucosal dissection(ESD) under propofol sedation. Apart from routine cardiorespiratory monitoring, polysomnography measurements were acquired. The primary hypothesis was tested by comparing the apnea hypopnea index(AHI), defined as the number of apnea and hypopnea instances per hour during sedation, with and without hypoxemia; hypoxemia was defined as the reduction in oxygen saturation by ≥ 3% from baseline.RESULTS Polysomnography(PSG) detected 207 respiratory disturbances in the 10 patients. PSG yielded a significantly greater AHI(10.44 ± 5.68/h) compared with pulse oximetry(1.54 ± 1.81/h, P < 0.001), thus supporting our hypothesis. Obstructive AHI(9.26 ± 5.44/h) was significantly greater than central AHI(1.19 ± 0.90/h, P < 0.001). Compared with pulse oximetry, PSG detected the 25 instances of respiratory disturbances with hypoxemia 107.4 s earlier on average.CONCLUSION Compared with pulse oximetry, PSG can better detect respiratory irregularities and thus provide superior AHI values, leading to avoidance of fatal respiratory complications during ESD under propofol-induced sedation.展开更多
AIM: To clarify the usefulness of arterial phase scans in contrast computed tomography (CT) imaging of strangulation ileus in order to make an early diagnosis. METHODS: A comparative examination was carried out with r...AIM: To clarify the usefulness of arterial phase scans in contrast computed tomography (CT) imaging of strangulation ileus in order to make an early diagnosis. METHODS: A comparative examination was carried out with respect to the CT value of the intestinal tract wall in each scanning phase, the CT value of the content in the intestinal tract, and the CT value of ascites fluid in the portal vein phase for a group in which ischemia was observed (Group I) and a group in which ischemia was not observed (Group N) based on the pathological findings or intra-surgical findings. Moreover, a comparative examination was carried out in Group I subjects for each scanning phase with respect to average differences in the CT values of the intestinal tract wall where ischemia was suspected and in the intestinal tract wall in non-ischemic areas. RESULTS: There were 15 subjects in Group I and 30 subjects in Group N. The CT value of the intestinal tract wall was 41.8 ± 11.2 Hounsfield Unit (HU) in Group I and 69.6 ± 18.4 HU in Group N in the arterial phase, with the CT value of the ischemic bowel wall being significantly lower in Group I. In the portal vein phase, the CT value of the ischemic bowel wall was 60.6 ± 14.6 HU in Group I and 80.7 ± 17.7 HU in Group N, with the CT value of the ischemic bowel wall being significantly lower in Group I; however, no significant differences were observed in the equilibrium phase. The CT value of the solution in the intestine was 18.6 ± 9.5 HU in Group I and 10.4 ± 5.1 HU in Group N, being significantly higher in Group I. No significant differences were observed in the CT value of the accumulation of ascites fluid. The average difference in the CT values between the ischemic bowel wall and the non-ischemic bowel wall for each subject in Group I was 33.7 ± 20.1 HU in the arterial phase, being significantly larger compared to the other two phases. CONCLUSION: This is a retrospective study using a small number of subjects; however, it suggests that there is a possibility that CT scanning in the arterial phase is useful for the early diagnosis of strangulation ileus.展开更多
A 65-year-old man with cT1bN0M0 stage I middle thoracic esophageal cancer underwent subtotal esophagectomy and gastric tube reconstruction through the posterior mediastinal route after preoperative carbon-ion radiothe...A 65-year-old man with cT1bN0M0 stage I middle thoracic esophageal cancer underwent subtotal esophagectomy and gastric tube reconstruction through the posterior mediastinal route after preoperative carbon-ion radiotherapy and chemotherapy in a clinical trial. Anastomotic leakage occurred, but it spontaneously improved. At six months after the operation, he was rehospitalized with a cough and dysphagia. An esophago-bronchiole fistula and stenosis of the gastric tube were observed. He first underwent stent placement in the gastric tube. Two weeks later, the syringeal epithelium was burned by argon plasma coagulation after stent removal. Endoscopic occlusion was then performed for the fistula with two guidewire-assisted silicone spigots. Two weeks later, he was discharged on an oral diet, and he has not developed recurrence of the fistula or cancer for three years. This is the first report of endoscopic occlusion with a guidewire-assisted silicone spigot through the esophagus.展开更多
Esophageal cancer(EC)is a malignant cancer that still has a poor prognosis,although its prognosis has been improving with the development of multidisciplinary treatment modalities such as surgery,chemotherapy and radi...Esophageal cancer(EC)is a malignant cancer that still has a poor prognosis,although its prognosis has been improving with the development of multidisciplinary treatment modalities such as surgery,chemotherapy and radiotherapy.Therefore,identifying specific molecular markers that can be served as biomarkers for the prognosis and treatment response of EC is highly desirable to aid in the personalization and improvement of the precision of medical treatment.Sirtuins are a family of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide(NAD+)-dependent proteins consisting of seven members(SIRT1-7).These proteins have been reported to be involved in the regulation of a variety of biological functions including apoptosis,metabolism,stress response,senescence,differentiation and cell cycle progression.Given the variety of functions of sirtuins,they are speculated to be associated in some manner with cancer progression.However,while the role of sirtuins in cancer progression has been investigated over the past few years,their precise role remains difficult to characterize,as they have both cancer-promoting and cancer-suppressing properties,depending on the type of cancer.These conflicting characteristics make research into the nature of sirtuins all the more fascinating.However,the role of sirtuins in EC remains unclear due to the limited number of reports concerning sirtuins in EC.We herein review the current findings and future prospects of sirtuins in EC.展开更多
AIM: To investigate a novel therapeutic strategy to target and suppress c-myc in human cancers using far up stream element (FUSE)-binding protein-interacting repressor (FIR).
BACKGROUND Sedation is commonly performed for the endoscopic submucosal dissection(ESD)of early gastric cancer.Severe hypoxemia occasionally occurs due to the respiratory depression during sedation.AIM To establish pr...BACKGROUND Sedation is commonly performed for the endoscopic submucosal dissection(ESD)of early gastric cancer.Severe hypoxemia occasionally occurs due to the respiratory depression during sedation.AIM To establish predictive models for respiratory depression during sedation for ESD.METHODS Thirty-five adult patients undergoing sedation using propofol and pentazocine for gastric ESDs participated in this prospective observational study.Preoperatively,a portable sleep monitor and STOP questionnaires,which are the established screening tools for sleep apnea syndrome,were utilized.Respiration during sedation was assessed by a standard polysomnography technique including the pulse oximeter,nasal pressure sensor,nasal thermistor sensor,and chest and abdominal respiratory motion sensors.The apnea-hypopnea index(AHI)was obtained using a preoperative portable sleep monitor and polysomnography during ESD.A predictive model for the AHI during sedation was developed using either the preoperative AHI or STOP questionnaire score.RESULTS All ESDs were completed successfully and without complications.Seventeen patients(49%)had a preoperative AHI greater than 5/h.The intraoperative AHI was significantly greater than the preoperative AHI(12.8±7.6 events/h vs 9.35±11.0 events/h,P=0.049).Among the potential predictive variables,age,body mass index,STOP questionnaire score,and preoperative AHI were significantly correlated with AHI during sedation.Multiple linear regression analysis determined either STOP questionnaire score or preoperative AHI as independent predictors for intraoperative AHI≥30/h(area under the curve[AUC]:0.707 and 0.833,respectively)and AHI between 15 and 30/h(AUC:0.761 and 0.778,respectively).CONCLUSION The cost-effective STOP questionnaire shows performance for predicting abnormal breathing during sedation for ESD that was equivalent to that of preoperative portable sleep monitoring.展开更多
AIM:To detect the criteria and cause of elevated salivary amylase activity(sAMY)in patients undergoing endoscopic submucosal dissection(ESD)under sedation.METHODS:A total of 41 patients with early gastric cancer remov...AIM:To detect the criteria and cause of elevated salivary amylase activity(sAMY)in patients undergoing endoscopic submucosal dissection(ESD)under sedation.METHODS:A total of 41 patients with early gastric cancer removed via ESD under deep sedation(DS)were enrolled.The perioperative sAMY,which was shown as sympathetic excitements(SE),was measured.The time at which a patient exhibited a relatively increased rate of sAMY compared with the preoperative baseline level(IR,%)≥100%(twice the actual value)was assumed as the moment when the patient received SE.Among the 41 patients,we focused on 14 patients who exhibited an IR≥100% at any time that was associated with sAMY elevation during ESD(H-group)and examined whether any particular endoscopic procedures can cause SE by simultaneously monitoring the sAMY level.If a patient demonstrated an elevated sAMY level above twice the baseline level,the endoscopic procedure was immediately stopped.In the impossible case of discontinuance,analgesic medicines were administered.This study was performed prospectively.RESULTS:A total of 26 episodes of sAMY eruption were considered moments of SE in the H-group.The baseline level of sAMY significantly increased in association with an IR of>100% at 5 min,with a significant difference(IR immediately before elevation/IR at elevation of sAMY=8.72±173/958±1391%,P<0.001).However,effective intervention decreased the elevated sAMY level immediately within only 5 min,with a significant difference(IR at sAMY elevation/immediately after intervention=958±1391/476±1031,P<0.001).The bispectral indices,systolic blood pressure and pulse rates,which were measured at the same time,remained stable throughout the ESD.Forceful endoscopic insertion or over insufflation was performed during 22 of the 26 episodes.Release of the gastric wall tension and/or the administration of analgesic medication resulted in the immediate recovery of the elevated sAMY level,independent of body movement.CONCLUSION:By detecting twice the actual sAMY based on the preoperative level,the release of the gastric wall tension or the administration of analgesic agents should be considered.展开更多
BACKGROUND The diagnosis of residual tumors using endoscopic ultrasound(EUS)after neoadjuvant therapy for esophageal cancer is considered challenging.However,the reasons for this difficulty are not well understood.AIM...BACKGROUND The diagnosis of residual tumors using endoscopic ultrasound(EUS)after neoadjuvant therapy for esophageal cancer is considered challenging.However,the reasons for this difficulty are not well understood.AIM To investigate the ultrasound imaging features of residual tumors and identify the limitations and potential of EUS.METHODS This exploratory prospective observational study enrolled 23 esophageal squamous cell carcinoma patients receiving esophagectomy after neoadjuvant therapy[15 patients after neoadjuvant chemotherapy(NAC)and 8 patients after chemoradiotherapy(CRT)]at the Department of Surgery,Chiba University Hospital,between May 2020 and October 2021.We diagnosed the T stage for specimens using ultrasound just after surgery and compared ultrasound images with the cut surface of the fixed specimens of the same level of residual tumor.The ratio of esophageal muscle layer defect measured by ultrasound was compared with clinicopathological factors.Furthermore,the rate of reduction for the muscle layer defect was evaluated using EUS images obtained before and after neoadjuvant therapy.RESULTS The accuracy of T stage rate was 61%(n=14/23),which worsened after CRT(38%,n=3/8)than after NAC(73%,n=11/15)because of overstaging.Moreover,pT0 could not be diagnosed in all cases.The detection rate of residual tumor for specimens using ultrasound retrospectively was 75%(n=15/20).There was no correlation between after-NAC(79%,n=11/14)and after-CRT(67%,n=4/6)detection rate.The detection of superficial and submucosal types was poor.The pathologic tumor size and pathological response were correlated.Tumor borders were irregular and echogenicity was mixed type after CRT.There was a correlation between the pT stage(pT0/1 vs pT2/3)and the length of muscle layer circumference(P=0.025),the length of muscle layer defect(P<0.001),and the ratio of muscle layer defect(P<0.001).There was also a correlation between the pT stage and the rate of muscle layer defect reduction measured by EUS(P=0.001).CONCLUSION Compared to pathological images,some tumors are undetectable by ultrasound.Focusing on the esophageal muscle layer might help diagnose the depth of the residual tumor.展开更多
We report on a case of a 74 year old man who was diagnosed with a recurrence of non-invasive carcinoma of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (non-invasive IPMN) by postoperative gastroscopy (GS). A pylorus preser...We report on a case of a 74 year old man who was diagnosed with a recurrence of non-invasive carcinoma of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (non-invasive IPMN) by postoperative gastroscopy (GS). A pylorus preserving pancreatico duodenectomy for IPMN in the pancreatic head was performed. A histopathological study revealed non-invasive adenocarcinoma. At first,the local recurrence of the tumor around the superior mesenteric artery circumference was diagnosed and disappeared with gemcitabine. Later,the GS showed the elevated lesion with mucin hypersecretion in the remnant stomach. The lesion had a central dip and a fistula common to the pancreas was confirmed on fisterography. We diagnosed a recurrence of IPMN and administered chemotherapy again. However,he died of his original illness. There are no reports of postoperative recurrence of IPMN checked by GS. It should be remembered that the elevated lesion of the remnant stomach is considered as one of the recurrent patterns of IPMN.展开更多
BACKGROUND Advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma(ESCC)has an extremely poor prognosis.Preoperative chemoradiotherapy(CRT)can significantly prolong survival,especially in those who achieve pathological complete r...BACKGROUND Advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma(ESCC)has an extremely poor prognosis.Preoperative chemoradiotherapy(CRT)can significantly prolong survival,especially in those who achieve pathological complete response(pCR).However,the pretherapeutic prediction of pCR remains challenging.AIM To predict pCR and survival in ESCC patients undergoing CRT using an artificial intelligence(AI)-based diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging(DWI-MRI)radiomics model.METHODS We retrospectively analyzed 70 patients with ESCC who underwent curative surgery following CRT.For each patient,pre-treatment tumors were semi-automatically segmented in three dimensions from DWI-MRI images(b=0,1000 second/mm^(2)),and a total of 76 radiomics features were extracted from each segmented tumor.Using these features as explanatory variables and pCR as the objective variable,machine learning models for predicting pCR were developed using AutoGluon,an automated machine learning library,and validated by stratified double cross-validation.RESULTS pCR was achieved in 15 patients(21.4%).Apparent diffusion coefficient skewness demonstrated the highest predictive performance[area under the curve(AUC)=0.77].Gray-level co-occurrence matrix(GLCM)entropy(b=1000 second/mm²)was an independent prognostic factor for relapse-free survival(RFS)(hazard ratio=0.32,P=0.009).In Kaplan-Meier analysis,patients with high GLCM entropy showed significantly better RFS(P<0.001,log-rank).The best-performing machine learning model achieved an AUC of 0.85.The predicted pCR-positive group showed significantly better RFS than the predicted pCR-negative group(P=0.007,log-rank).CONCLUSION AI-based radiomics analysis of DWI-MRI images in ESCC has the potential to accurately predict the effect of CRT before treatment and contribute to constructing optimal treatment strategies.展开更多
Cancer immunotherapy has long been established as an important treatment option for cancers.In particular,Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor(ICI)has been reported to be effective against various gastrointestinal cancers(esop...Cancer immunotherapy has long been established as an important treatment option for cancers.In particular,Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor(ICI)has been reported to be effective against various gastrointestinal cancers(esophageal cancer,gastric cancer,colorectal cancer);however,the treatment phase in which ICI should be used and how it should be incorporated into the treatment strategy vary depending on the cancer type being treated.Multiple clinical trials and basic research on ICIs are currently underway,and new insights from these results will continue to change the clinical treatment strategy of gastrointestinal cancers.While it is desirable to have an increasing number of treatment strategy options for gastrointestinal cancers,it is necessary to organize increasingly complex treatments and select more appropriate ICI-based treatments.In addition,as gastrointestinal cancers are being controlled through multidisciplinary treatment using ICI-based treatment,local control by conversion surgery is becoming an important treatment option.We may soon see an era in which gastrointestinal cancers can be systematically controlled with ICIbased treatment,while difficult-to-control lesions can be removed by conversion surgery.In this review,we summarize the evidence of ICI-based treatment for gastrointestinal cancers and provide an overview of the treatment strategies currently underway.展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND Early anal canal cancer is frequently treated with endoscopic submucosal dis-section(ESD)to preserve anal function.However,if the lesion is in the anal canal,then significant difficulties such as bleeding and challenges associated with scope manipulation can arise.CASE SUMMARY A 70-year-old woman undergoing follow-up after transverse colon cancer surgery was diagnosed with anal canal cancer extending to the dentate line.The patient underwent a combination of ESD and transanal resection(TAR).The specimen was excised in pieces,which resulted in difficulty performing the pathological evaluation of the margins,especially on the anal side where TAR was performed and severe crushing was observed.Careful follow-up was performed,and local recurrence was observed 3 years postoperatively.Because the patient had super-ficial cancer without lymph node metastasis,local resection was performed again.The second treatment attempt was improved as follows:(1)TAR and ESD were performed appropriately based on the situation by the same physician;(2)A needle scalpel was used during TAR to prevent tissue crushing;and(3)The lesion borders were marked using ESD techniques before treatment.Complete resection was performed without complications.CONCLUSION Anal canal lesions can be safely and reliably removed when ESD and TAR are used appropriately.
基金Supported by NIH,No.R01CA160688 and No.T32CA085159-10
文摘It is estimated that half of all patients with cancer eventually develop a syndrome of cachexia, with anorexia and a progressive loss of adipose tissue and skeletal muscle mass. Cancer cachexia is characterized by systemic inflammation, negative protein and energy balance, and an involuntary loss of lean body mass. It is an insidious syndrome that not only has a dramatic impact on patient quality of life, but also is associated with poor responsesto chemotherapy and decreased survival. Cachexia is still largely an underestimated and untreated condition, despite the fact that multiple mechanisms are reported to be involved in its development, with a number of cytokines postulated to play a role in the etiology of the persistent catabolic state. Existing therapies for cachexia, including orexigenic appetite stimulants, focus on palliation of symptoms and reduction of the distress of patients and families rather than prolongation of life. Recent therapies for the cachectic syndrome involve a multidisciplinary approach. Combination therapy with diet modification and/or exercise has been added to novel pharmaceutical agents, such as Megestrol acetate, medroxyprogesterone, ghrelin, omega-3-fatty acid among others. These agents are reported to have improved survival rates as well as quality of life. In this review, we will discuss the emerging understanding of the mechanisms of cancer cachexia, the current treatment options including multidisciplinary combination therapies, as well an update on new and ongoing clinical trials.
文摘Esophageal lymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma(LELC) is extremely rare. We report the first case of esopha-geal LELC showing macroscopic reduction. A 67-year-old male presented with dysphagia and, by endoscopic examination, was found to have a significantly raised tumor of 10 mm in diameter in the thoracic esophagus. The biopsied material showed esophageal cancer. We performed endoscopic submucosal dissection. However, the tumor became flattened, similar to a scar, in only 2 mo. Histologically, the carcinoma cells had infiltrated the submucosal layer. Prominent infiltration of T lymphoid cells that stained positive for CD8 was observed aroundthe carcinoma cells. Therefore, this lesion was consid-ered to be an LELC with poorly differentiated squamous cells. Because the margin was positive, an esophagec-tomy was performed. Carcinoma cells were detected in the neck in one lymph node. The staging was T1N0M1 b. However, the patient has been well, without adjuvant therapy or recurrence, for more than 5 years.
文摘Esophageal cancer is known as one of the malignant cancers with poor prognosis.To improve the outcome,combined multimodality treatment is attempted.On the other hand,advances in genomics and other“omic”technologies are paving way to the patient-oriented treatment called“personalized”or“precision”medicine.Recent advancements of imaging techniques such as functional imaging make it possible to use imaging features as biomarker for diagnosis,treatment response,and prognosis in cancer treatment.In this review,we will discuss how we can use imaging derived tumor features as biomarker for the treatment of esophageal cancer.
文摘A 66-year-old female presented with the main complaint of defecation trouble and abdominal distention. With diagnosis of rectal cancer, c SS, c N0, c H0, c P0, c M0 c Stage Ⅱ, Hartmann's operation with D3 lymph node dissection was performed and a para-aortic lymph node and a disseminated node near the primary tumor were resected. Histological examination showed moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma, p SS, p N3, p H0, p P1, p M1(para-aortic lymph node, dissemination) f Stage Ⅳ. After the operation, the patient received chemotherapy with FOLFIRI regimen. After 12 cycles of FOLFIRI regimen, computed tomography(CT) detected an 11 mm of liver metastasis in the posteroinferior segment of right hepatic lobe. With diagnosis of liver metastatic recurrence, we performed partial hepatectomy. Histological examination revealed moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma as a metastatic rectal cancer with cut end microscopically positive. After the second operation, the patient received chemotherapy with TS1 alone for 2 years. Ten months after the break, CT detected a 20 mm of paraaortic lymph node metastasis and a 10 mm of lymph node metastasis at the hepato-duodenal ligament. With diagnosis of lymph node metastatic recurrences, we performed lymph node dissection. Histological examination revealed moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma as metastatic rectal cancer in paraaortic and hepato-duodenal ligament areas. After the third operation, we started chemotherapy with modified FOLFOX6 regimen. After 2 cycles of modified FOLFOX6 regimen, due to the onset of neutropenia and liver dysfunction, we switched to capecitabine aloneand continued it for 6 mo and then stopped. Eleven months after the break, CT detected two swelling 12 mm of lymph nodes at the left supraclavicular region. With diagnosis of Virchow lymph node metastatic recurrence, we started chemotherapy with capecitabine plus bevacizumab regimen. Due to the onset of neutropenia and hand foot syndrome(Grade 3), we managed to continue capecitabine administration with extension of interval period and dose reduction. After 2 years and 2 mo from starting capecitabine plus bevacizumab regimen, Virchow lymph nodes had slowly grown up to 17 mm. Because no recurrence had been detected besides Virchow lymph nodes for this follow up period, considering the side effects and quality of life, surgical resection was selected. We performed left supraclavicular lymph node dissection. Histological examination revealed moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma as a metastatic rectal cancer. After the fourth operation, the patient selected follow up without chemotherapy. Now we follow up her without recurrence and keep her quality of life high.
文摘A 69-year-old man with advanced esophageal cancer and 2 early gastric cancers received chemoradiotherapy and was scheduled to undergo subtotal esophagectomy after gastric endoscopic submucosal dissection(ESD). However, left lower esophageal perforation induced by vomiting suddenly occurred, and he urgently underwent esophago-proximal gastrectomy and gastrostomy without reconstruction. The resected specimen showed a complete response of pretreatment for the esophageal cancer and radical resection of one gastric cancer. Radical resection of the other gastric lesion was necessary before reconstruction. The fistula of gastrostoma was gradually dilated from 6.7 to 9.3 mm in order to pass the endoscope. At nine months after emergent operation, gastric ESD was performed via only the gastrostoma. A hemoclip with thread was attached to the specimen, and the thread was pulled out of the gastrostoma. The specimen was able to be removed en bloc, resulting in radical resection. Gastric tube reconstruction through the posterior sternal route was performed at six months after the ESD. He has not developed recurrence of the esophageal or gastric cancer in the two years since the emergent operation.
文摘Neovascularization was reported to arise early in the adenoma-carcinoma sequence in colorectal cancer(CRC),and the importance of angiogenesis in cancer progression has been established.Computed tomography(CT)perfusion(CTP)based on high temporal resolution CT images enables evaluation of hemodynamics of tissue in vivo by modeling tracer kinetics.CTP has been reported to characterize tumor angiogenesis,and to be a sensitive marker for predicting recurrence or survival in CRC.In this review,we will discuss the biomarker value of CTP in the management of CRC patients.
文摘A 91-year-old man was referred to our hospital with intermittent dysphagia. He had undergone esophagectomy for esophageal cancer(T3N2M0 Stage Ⅲ) 11 years earlier. Endoscopic examination revealed an anastomotic stricture; signs of inflammation,including redness,erosion,edema,bleeding,friability,and exudate with white plaques; and multiple depressions in the residual esophagus. Radiographical examination revealed numerous fine,gastrografinfilled projections and an anastomotic stricture. Biopsy specimens from the area of the anastomotic stricture revealed inflammatory changes without signs of malignancy. Candida glabrata was detected with a culture test of the biopsy specimens. The stricture was diagnosed as a benign stricture that was caused by esophageal intramural pseudodiverticulosis. Accordingly,endoscopic balloon dilatation was performed and antifungal therapy was started in the hospital. Seven weeks later,endoscopic examination revealed improvement in the mucosal inflammation; only the pseudodiverticulosis remained. Consequently,the patient was discharged. At the latest follow-up,the patient was symptomfree and the pseudodiverticulosis remained in the residual esophagus without any signs of stricture or inflammation.
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文摘AIM To investigate that polysomnographic monitoring can accurately evaluate respiratory disturbance incidence during sedation for gastrointestinal endoscopy compare to pulse oximetry alone.METHODS This prospective observational study included 10 elderly patients with early gastric cancer undergoing endoscopic submucosal dissection(ESD) under propofol sedation. Apart from routine cardiorespiratory monitoring, polysomnography measurements were acquired. The primary hypothesis was tested by comparing the apnea hypopnea index(AHI), defined as the number of apnea and hypopnea instances per hour during sedation, with and without hypoxemia; hypoxemia was defined as the reduction in oxygen saturation by ≥ 3% from baseline.RESULTS Polysomnography(PSG) detected 207 respiratory disturbances in the 10 patients. PSG yielded a significantly greater AHI(10.44 ± 5.68/h) compared with pulse oximetry(1.54 ± 1.81/h, P < 0.001), thus supporting our hypothesis. Obstructive AHI(9.26 ± 5.44/h) was significantly greater than central AHI(1.19 ± 0.90/h, P < 0.001). Compared with pulse oximetry, PSG detected the 25 instances of respiratory disturbances with hypoxemia 107.4 s earlier on average.CONCLUSION Compared with pulse oximetry, PSG can better detect respiratory irregularities and thus provide superior AHI values, leading to avoidance of fatal respiratory complications during ESD under propofol-induced sedation.
文摘AIM: To clarify the usefulness of arterial phase scans in contrast computed tomography (CT) imaging of strangulation ileus in order to make an early diagnosis. METHODS: A comparative examination was carried out with respect to the CT value of the intestinal tract wall in each scanning phase, the CT value of the content in the intestinal tract, and the CT value of ascites fluid in the portal vein phase for a group in which ischemia was observed (Group I) and a group in which ischemia was not observed (Group N) based on the pathological findings or intra-surgical findings. Moreover, a comparative examination was carried out in Group I subjects for each scanning phase with respect to average differences in the CT values of the intestinal tract wall where ischemia was suspected and in the intestinal tract wall in non-ischemic areas. RESULTS: There were 15 subjects in Group I and 30 subjects in Group N. The CT value of the intestinal tract wall was 41.8 ± 11.2 Hounsfield Unit (HU) in Group I and 69.6 ± 18.4 HU in Group N in the arterial phase, with the CT value of the ischemic bowel wall being significantly lower in Group I. In the portal vein phase, the CT value of the ischemic bowel wall was 60.6 ± 14.6 HU in Group I and 80.7 ± 17.7 HU in Group N, with the CT value of the ischemic bowel wall being significantly lower in Group I; however, no significant differences were observed in the equilibrium phase. The CT value of the solution in the intestine was 18.6 ± 9.5 HU in Group I and 10.4 ± 5.1 HU in Group N, being significantly higher in Group I. No significant differences were observed in the CT value of the accumulation of ascites fluid. The average difference in the CT values between the ischemic bowel wall and the non-ischemic bowel wall for each subject in Group I was 33.7 ± 20.1 HU in the arterial phase, being significantly larger compared to the other two phases. CONCLUSION: This is a retrospective study using a small number of subjects; however, it suggests that there is a possibility that CT scanning in the arterial phase is useful for the early diagnosis of strangulation ileus.
文摘A 65-year-old man with cT1bN0M0 stage I middle thoracic esophageal cancer underwent subtotal esophagectomy and gastric tube reconstruction through the posterior mediastinal route after preoperative carbon-ion radiotherapy and chemotherapy in a clinical trial. Anastomotic leakage occurred, but it spontaneously improved. At six months after the operation, he was rehospitalized with a cough and dysphagia. An esophago-bronchiole fistula and stenosis of the gastric tube were observed. He first underwent stent placement in the gastric tube. Two weeks later, the syringeal epithelium was burned by argon plasma coagulation after stent removal. Endoscopic occlusion was then performed for the fistula with two guidewire-assisted silicone spigots. Two weeks later, he was discharged on an oral diet, and he has not developed recurrence of the fistula or cancer for three years. This is the first report of endoscopic occlusion with a guidewire-assisted silicone spigot through the esophagus.
文摘Esophageal cancer(EC)is a malignant cancer that still has a poor prognosis,although its prognosis has been improving with the development of multidisciplinary treatment modalities such as surgery,chemotherapy and radiotherapy.Therefore,identifying specific molecular markers that can be served as biomarkers for the prognosis and treatment response of EC is highly desirable to aid in the personalization and improvement of the precision of medical treatment.Sirtuins are a family of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide(NAD+)-dependent proteins consisting of seven members(SIRT1-7).These proteins have been reported to be involved in the regulation of a variety of biological functions including apoptosis,metabolism,stress response,senescence,differentiation and cell cycle progression.Given the variety of functions of sirtuins,they are speculated to be associated in some manner with cancer progression.However,while the role of sirtuins in cancer progression has been investigated over the past few years,their precise role remains difficult to characterize,as they have both cancer-promoting and cancer-suppressing properties,depending on the type of cancer.These conflicting characteristics make research into the nature of sirtuins all the more fascinating.However,the role of sirtuins in EC remains unclear due to the limited number of reports concerning sirtuins in EC.We herein review the current findings and future prospects of sirtuins in EC.
基金Supported by In part by the 21st Century COE(Center Of Ex-cellence)Programs to Dr.Takenori Ochiaiby a Grant-in-Aid 18591453 to K.M from the Ministry of Education,Science,Sports and Culture of Japan
文摘AIM: To investigate a novel therapeutic strategy to target and suppress c-myc in human cancers using far up stream element (FUSE)-binding protein-interacting repressor (FIR).
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文摘BACKGROUND Sedation is commonly performed for the endoscopic submucosal dissection(ESD)of early gastric cancer.Severe hypoxemia occasionally occurs due to the respiratory depression during sedation.AIM To establish predictive models for respiratory depression during sedation for ESD.METHODS Thirty-five adult patients undergoing sedation using propofol and pentazocine for gastric ESDs participated in this prospective observational study.Preoperatively,a portable sleep monitor and STOP questionnaires,which are the established screening tools for sleep apnea syndrome,were utilized.Respiration during sedation was assessed by a standard polysomnography technique including the pulse oximeter,nasal pressure sensor,nasal thermistor sensor,and chest and abdominal respiratory motion sensors.The apnea-hypopnea index(AHI)was obtained using a preoperative portable sleep monitor and polysomnography during ESD.A predictive model for the AHI during sedation was developed using either the preoperative AHI or STOP questionnaire score.RESULTS All ESDs were completed successfully and without complications.Seventeen patients(49%)had a preoperative AHI greater than 5/h.The intraoperative AHI was significantly greater than the preoperative AHI(12.8±7.6 events/h vs 9.35±11.0 events/h,P=0.049).Among the potential predictive variables,age,body mass index,STOP questionnaire score,and preoperative AHI were significantly correlated with AHI during sedation.Multiple linear regression analysis determined either STOP questionnaire score or preoperative AHI as independent predictors for intraoperative AHI≥30/h(area under the curve[AUC]:0.707 and 0.833,respectively)and AHI between 15 and 30/h(AUC:0.761 and 0.778,respectively).CONCLUSION The cost-effective STOP questionnaire shows performance for predicting abnormal breathing during sedation for ESD that was equivalent to that of preoperative portable sleep monitoring.
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文摘AIM:To detect the criteria and cause of elevated salivary amylase activity(sAMY)in patients undergoing endoscopic submucosal dissection(ESD)under sedation.METHODS:A total of 41 patients with early gastric cancer removed via ESD under deep sedation(DS)were enrolled.The perioperative sAMY,which was shown as sympathetic excitements(SE),was measured.The time at which a patient exhibited a relatively increased rate of sAMY compared with the preoperative baseline level(IR,%)≥100%(twice the actual value)was assumed as the moment when the patient received SE.Among the 41 patients,we focused on 14 patients who exhibited an IR≥100% at any time that was associated with sAMY elevation during ESD(H-group)and examined whether any particular endoscopic procedures can cause SE by simultaneously monitoring the sAMY level.If a patient demonstrated an elevated sAMY level above twice the baseline level,the endoscopic procedure was immediately stopped.In the impossible case of discontinuance,analgesic medicines were administered.This study was performed prospectively.RESULTS:A total of 26 episodes of sAMY eruption were considered moments of SE in the H-group.The baseline level of sAMY significantly increased in association with an IR of>100% at 5 min,with a significant difference(IR immediately before elevation/IR at elevation of sAMY=8.72±173/958±1391%,P<0.001).However,effective intervention decreased the elevated sAMY level immediately within only 5 min,with a significant difference(IR at sAMY elevation/immediately after intervention=958±1391/476±1031,P<0.001).The bispectral indices,systolic blood pressure and pulse rates,which were measured at the same time,remained stable throughout the ESD.Forceful endoscopic insertion or over insufflation was performed during 22 of the 26 episodes.Release of the gastric wall tension and/or the administration of analgesic medication resulted in the immediate recovery of the elevated sAMY level,independent of body movement.CONCLUSION:By detecting twice the actual sAMY based on the preoperative level,the release of the gastric wall tension or the administration of analgesic agents should be considered.
文摘BACKGROUND The diagnosis of residual tumors using endoscopic ultrasound(EUS)after neoadjuvant therapy for esophageal cancer is considered challenging.However,the reasons for this difficulty are not well understood.AIM To investigate the ultrasound imaging features of residual tumors and identify the limitations and potential of EUS.METHODS This exploratory prospective observational study enrolled 23 esophageal squamous cell carcinoma patients receiving esophagectomy after neoadjuvant therapy[15 patients after neoadjuvant chemotherapy(NAC)and 8 patients after chemoradiotherapy(CRT)]at the Department of Surgery,Chiba University Hospital,between May 2020 and October 2021.We diagnosed the T stage for specimens using ultrasound just after surgery and compared ultrasound images with the cut surface of the fixed specimens of the same level of residual tumor.The ratio of esophageal muscle layer defect measured by ultrasound was compared with clinicopathological factors.Furthermore,the rate of reduction for the muscle layer defect was evaluated using EUS images obtained before and after neoadjuvant therapy.RESULTS The accuracy of T stage rate was 61%(n=14/23),which worsened after CRT(38%,n=3/8)than after NAC(73%,n=11/15)because of overstaging.Moreover,pT0 could not be diagnosed in all cases.The detection rate of residual tumor for specimens using ultrasound retrospectively was 75%(n=15/20).There was no correlation between after-NAC(79%,n=11/14)and after-CRT(67%,n=4/6)detection rate.The detection of superficial and submucosal types was poor.The pathologic tumor size and pathological response were correlated.Tumor borders were irregular and echogenicity was mixed type after CRT.There was a correlation between the pT stage(pT0/1 vs pT2/3)and the length of muscle layer circumference(P=0.025),the length of muscle layer defect(P<0.001),and the ratio of muscle layer defect(P<0.001).There was also a correlation between the pT stage and the rate of muscle layer defect reduction measured by EUS(P=0.001).CONCLUSION Compared to pathological images,some tumors are undetectable by ultrasound.Focusing on the esophageal muscle layer might help diagnose the depth of the residual tumor.
文摘We report on a case of a 74 year old man who was diagnosed with a recurrence of non-invasive carcinoma of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (non-invasive IPMN) by postoperative gastroscopy (GS). A pylorus preserving pancreatico duodenectomy for IPMN in the pancreatic head was performed. A histopathological study revealed non-invasive adenocarcinoma. At first,the local recurrence of the tumor around the superior mesenteric artery circumference was diagnosed and disappeared with gemcitabine. Later,the GS showed the elevated lesion with mucin hypersecretion in the remnant stomach. The lesion had a central dip and a fistula common to the pancreas was confirmed on fisterography. We diagnosed a recurrence of IPMN and administered chemotherapy again. However,he died of his original illness. There are no reports of postoperative recurrence of IPMN checked by GS. It should be remembered that the elevated lesion of the remnant stomach is considered as one of the recurrent patterns of IPMN.
文摘BACKGROUND Advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma(ESCC)has an extremely poor prognosis.Preoperative chemoradiotherapy(CRT)can significantly prolong survival,especially in those who achieve pathological complete response(pCR).However,the pretherapeutic prediction of pCR remains challenging.AIM To predict pCR and survival in ESCC patients undergoing CRT using an artificial intelligence(AI)-based diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging(DWI-MRI)radiomics model.METHODS We retrospectively analyzed 70 patients with ESCC who underwent curative surgery following CRT.For each patient,pre-treatment tumors were semi-automatically segmented in three dimensions from DWI-MRI images(b=0,1000 second/mm^(2)),and a total of 76 radiomics features were extracted from each segmented tumor.Using these features as explanatory variables and pCR as the objective variable,machine learning models for predicting pCR were developed using AutoGluon,an automated machine learning library,and validated by stratified double cross-validation.RESULTS pCR was achieved in 15 patients(21.4%).Apparent diffusion coefficient skewness demonstrated the highest predictive performance[area under the curve(AUC)=0.77].Gray-level co-occurrence matrix(GLCM)entropy(b=1000 second/mm²)was an independent prognostic factor for relapse-free survival(RFS)(hazard ratio=0.32,P=0.009).In Kaplan-Meier analysis,patients with high GLCM entropy showed significantly better RFS(P<0.001,log-rank).The best-performing machine learning model achieved an AUC of 0.85.The predicted pCR-positive group showed significantly better RFS than the predicted pCR-negative group(P=0.007,log-rank).CONCLUSION AI-based radiomics analysis of DWI-MRI images in ESCC has the potential to accurately predict the effect of CRT before treatment and contribute to constructing optimal treatment strategies.
文摘Cancer immunotherapy has long been established as an important treatment option for cancers.In particular,Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor(ICI)has been reported to be effective against various gastrointestinal cancers(esophageal cancer,gastric cancer,colorectal cancer);however,the treatment phase in which ICI should be used and how it should be incorporated into the treatment strategy vary depending on the cancer type being treated.Multiple clinical trials and basic research on ICIs are currently underway,and new insights from these results will continue to change the clinical treatment strategy of gastrointestinal cancers.While it is desirable to have an increasing number of treatment strategy options for gastrointestinal cancers,it is necessary to organize increasingly complex treatments and select more appropriate ICI-based treatments.In addition,as gastrointestinal cancers are being controlled through multidisciplinary treatment using ICI-based treatment,local control by conversion surgery is becoming an important treatment option.We may soon see an era in which gastrointestinal cancers can be systematically controlled with ICIbased treatment,while difficult-to-control lesions can be removed by conversion surgery.In this review,we summarize the evidence of ICI-based treatment for gastrointestinal cancers and provide an overview of the treatment strategies currently underway.
