Non-invasive Point-of-Care Device To Diagnose Acute Mesenteric Ischemia

ACS Sensors ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (11) ◽  
pp. 2296-2302 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gaser N. Abdelrasoul ◽  
Scott MacKay ◽  
Saad Y. Salim ◽  
Kathleen P. Ismond ◽  
Marcus Tamura ◽  
...  
Author(s):  
Elena Kiseleva ◽  
Maxim Ryabkov ◽  
Mikhail Baleev ◽  
Evgeniya Bederina ◽  
Pavel Shilyagin ◽  
...  

Introduction: Despite the introduction of increasingly multifaceted diagnostic techniques and the general progress of emergency abdominal and vascular surgery, the outcome of treatment of patients with acute impaired intestinal circulation remains unsatisfactory. The non-invasive and high-resolution technique of optical coherence tomography (OCT) can be used intraoperatively to assess intestine viability and associated conditions that frequently emerge under conditions of impaired blood circulation. This study aims to demonstrate the effectiveness of multimodal (MM) OCT for intraoperative diagnostics of both the microstructure (cross-polarization OCT mode) and microcirculation (OCT angiography mode) of the small intestine wall in patients with acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI). Methods and Participants: A total of 18 patients were enrolled in the study. Nine of them suffered from AMI in segments II-III of the superior mesenteric artery (AMI group), where the ischemic segments of the intestine were examined. Nine others were operated for adenocarcinoma of the colon (control group), thus allowing areas of their normal small intestine to be examined for comparison. Data on the microstructure and microcirculation in the walls of the small intestine were obtained intraoperatively from the side of the serous membrane using the MM OCT system (IAP RAS, Russia) before bowel resection. The MM OCT data were compared with the results of histological examination. Results: The study finds that MM OCT visualized the damage to serosa, muscularis externa, and blood vessels localized in these layers in 100% of AMI cases. It also visualized the submucosa in 33.3% of AMI cases. The MM OCT image of non-ischemic (control group), viable ischemic and necrotic small intestines (AMI group) differed significantly across stratification of the distinguishable layers, the severity of intermuscular fluid accumulations and the type and density of the vasculature. Conclusion: The MM OCT diagnostic procedure optimally meets the requirements of emergency surgery. Data on the microstructure and microcirculation of the intestinal wall can be obtained simultaneously in real time without requiring contrast agent injections. The depth of visualization of the intestinal wall from the side of the serous membrane is sufficient to assess the volume of the affected tissues. However, the methodology for obtaining MM OCT data needs to be improved to minimize the motion artefacts generated in actual clinical conditions.


Diagnostics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 705
Author(s):  
Elena Kiseleva ◽  
Maxim Ryabkov ◽  
Mikhail Baleev ◽  
Evgeniya Bederina ◽  
Pavel Shilyagin ◽  
...  

Introduction: Despite the introduction of increasingly multifaceted diagnostic techniques and the general advances in emergency abdominal and vascular surgery, the outcome of treatment of patients with acute impaired intestinal circulation remains unsatisfactory. The non-invasive and high-resolution technique of optical coherence tomography (OCT) can be used intraoperatively to assess intestine viability and associated conditions that frequently emerge under conditions of impaired blood circulation. This study aims to demonstrate the effectiveness of multimodal (MM) OCT for intraoperative diagnostics of both the microstructure (cross—polarization OCT mode) and microcirculation (OCT angiography mode) of the small intestine wall in patients with acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI). Methods and Participants: A total of 18 patients were enrolled in the study. Nine of them suffered from AMI in segments II-III of the superior mesenteric artery (AMI group), whereby the ischemic segments of the intestine were examined. Nine others were operated on for adenocarcinoma of the colon (control group), thus allowing areas of their normal small intestine to be examined for comparison. Data on the microstructure and microcirculation in the walls of the small intestine were obtained intraoperatively from the side of the serous membrane using the MM OCT system (IAP RAS, Russia) before bowel resection. The MM OCT data were compared with the results of histological examination. Results: The study finds that MM OCT visualized the damage to serosa, muscularis externa, and blood vessels localized in these layers in 100% of AMI cases. It also visualized the submucosa in 33.3% of AMI cases. The MM OCT images of non-ischemic (control group), viable ischemic, and necrotic small intestines (AMI group) differed significantly across stratification of the distinguishable layers, the severity of intermuscular fluid accumulations, and the type and density of the vasculature. Conclusion: The MM OCT diagnostic procedure optimally meets the requirements of emergency surgery. Data on the microstructure and microcirculation of the intestinal wall can be obtained simultaneously in real time without requiring contrast agent injections. The depth of visualization of the intestinal wall from the side of the serous membrane is sufficient to assess the volume of the affected tissues. However, the methodology for obtaining MM OCT data needs to be improved to minimize the motion artefacts generated in actual clinical conditions.


2019 ◽  
Vol 98 (4) ◽  
pp. 174-177

The case study describes a case of a patient with acute mesenteric ischemia with necrosis of entire small intestine. In following text there is an overview of the incidence of acute mesenteric ischemia, its most common etiology, diagnostic methods and treatment of this severe disease.


2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jaime Bonnín-Pascual

Introduction: Acute mesenteric ischemia has a high morbidity and mortality and constitutes an intraoperative challenge in the management of ischemic areas. In this context, we analyze the use of indocyanine green fluorescence to assess intestinal vascularization through 3 clinical cases. Case presentation: we present 3 clinical cases operated for acute mesenteric ischemia. Evaluation of intestinal viability is performed under infrared light after intravenous infusion of 25 mg of indocyanine green. Case 1 is a 42-year-old male with multiple antecedents of severe vascular disease, presenting with a massive acute mesenteric ischemia involving multiple intestinal segments. Fluorescence allows two adjusted bowel resections with double intestinal anastomosis. Case 2 is a 74-year-old woman with a history of non-anticoagulated atrial fibrillation who is decided to perform an urgent surgery when an esophageal, gastric and portal system pneumatosis is observed, as indirect signs of ischemia, in urgent CT. During the surgical act there is an ischemia of the terminal ileum and right colon without clear signs of involvement at the esophageal-gastric level. The assessment after administration of ICG discriminates the clear ischemic involvement from terminal ileum to ascending colon and patched in the transverse and left colon, without esophageal or gastric involvement. Case 3 is a 49-year-old woman with aortoiliac and visceral Takayasu disease and revascularization surgery of the celiac trunk. Given the increase in abdominal pain, a new CT scan demonstrates colonic pneumatosis. Urgent laparotomy shows necrosis at the level of the left colon and hypoperfusion of the cecum. The administration of ICG finds a lack of uptake of the entire colon. A subtotal colectomy with ileostomy and mucous fistula is performed. Introduction: Acute mesenteric ischemia has a high morbidity and mortality and constitutes an intraoperative challenge in the management of ischemic areas. In this context, we analyze the use of indocyanine green fluorescence to assess intestinal vascularization through 3 clinical cases. Case presentation: we present 3 clinical cases operated for acute mesenteric ischemia. Evaluation of intestinal viability is performed under infrared light after intravenous infusion of 25 mg of indocyanine green. Case 1 is a 42-year-old male with multiple antecedents of severe vascular disease, presenting with a massive acute mesenteric ischemia involving multiple intestinal segments. Fluorescence allows two adjusted bowel resections with double intestinal anastomosis. Case 2 is a 74-year-old woman with a history of non-anticoagulated atrial fibrillation who is decided to perform an urgent surgery when an esophageal, gastric and portal system pneumatosis is observed, as indirect signs of ischemia, in urgent CT. During the surgical act there is an ischemia of the terminal ileum and right colon without clear signs of involvement at the esophageal-gastric level. The assessment after administration of ICG discriminates the clear ischemic involvement from terminal ileum to ascending colon and patched in the transverse and left colon, without esophageal or gastric involvement. Case 3 is a 49-year-old woman with aortoiliac and visceral Takayasu disease and revascularization surgery of the celiac trunk. Given the increase in abdominal pain, a new CT scan demonstrates colonic pneumatosis. Urgent laparotomy shows necrosis at the level of the left colon and hypoperfusion of the cecum. The administration of ICG finds a lack of uptake of the entire colon. A subtotal colectomy with ileostomy and mucous fistula is performed. Conclusions: The fluorescence with ICG provides a better visualization of the intestinal vascularization in the AMI, and allows to determine the limits of the affected tissue to perform adjusted resections.


2006 ◽  
Vol 117 (4) ◽  
pp. 463-467 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hüseyin Altinyollar ◽  
Mustafa Boyabatli ◽  
Uğur Berberoğlu

2021 ◽  
Vol 73 (3) ◽  
pp. 48-49
Author(s):  
Lillian M. Tran ◽  
Elizabeth Andraska ◽  
Rafael Ramos-Jiminez ◽  
Andrew-Paul Deeb ◽  
Natalie Sridharan ◽  
...  

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Genzel ◽  
L. C. van Dijk ◽  
H. T. C. Veger ◽  
J. J. Wever ◽  
R. G. S. van Eps ◽  
...  

Author(s):  
Gomathi Ramaswamy ◽  
Kashish Vohra ◽  
Kapil Yadav ◽  
Ravneet Kaur ◽  
Tripti Rai ◽  
...  

Abstract Introduction Globally around 47.4% of children and in India, 58% of children aged 6–59 months are anemic. Diagnosis of anemia in children using accurate technologies and providing adequate treatment is essential to reduce the burden of anemia. Point-of-care testing (POCT) devices is a potential option for estimation of hemoglobin in peripheral and field settings were the hematology analyzer and laboratory services are not available. Objectives To access the validity of the POCTs (invasive and non-invasive devices) for estimation of hemoglobin among children aged 6–59 months compared with hematology analyzer. Methods The study participants were enrolled from the pediatric outpatient department in Haryana, India, from November 2019 to January 2020. Hemoglobin levels of the study participants were estimated in Sahli’s hemoglobinometer and invasive digital hemoglobinometers (DHs) using capillary blood samples. Hemoglobin levels in non-invasive DH were assessed from the finger/toe of the children. Hemoglobin levels measured in POCTs were compared against the venous blood hemoglobin estimated in the hematology analyzer. Results A total of 120 children were enrolled. The mean (SD) of hemoglobin (g/dl) estimated in auto-analyzer was 9.4 (1.8), Sahli’s hemoglobinometer was 9.2 (1.9), invasive DH was 9.7 (1.9), and non-invasive DH was 11.9 (1.5). Sahli’s hemoglobinometer (95.5%) and invasive DH (92.2%) had high sensitivity for the diagnosis of anemia compared with non-invasive DH (24.4%). In contrast, non-invasive DH had higher specificity (96.7%) compared with invasive DH (83.3%) and Sahli’s hemoglobinometer (70%). Invasive DH took the least time (2–3 min) for estimation of hemoglobin per participant, followed by Sahli’s (4–5 min) and non-invasive DH (5–7 min). Conclusion All three POCT devices used in this study are reasonable and feasible for estimating hemoglobin in under-5 children. Invasive DHs are potential POCT devices for diagnosis of anemia among under-5 children, while Sahli’s can be considered as a possible option, where trained and skilled technicians are available. Further research and development are required in non-invasive DH to improve accuracy. Lay summary In India, anemia is a serious public health problem, where 58% of the children aged 6–59 months are anemic. Point-of-care testing (POCT) using digital hemoglobinometers (DHs) has been recommended as one of the key interventions by the Anemia Mukt Bharat program since 2018 in India. These POCT devices are easy to use, less invasive, can be carried to field, require minimal training and results are available immediately. Therefore this study assessed the validity of POCT devices—invasive DH, non-invasive DH and Sahli’s hemoglobinometer among 6–59 months children in facility setting compared with the gold standard hematology analyzer. A total of 120 children under 6–59 months of age were enrolled from the pediatric outpatient department in Haryana, India, from November 2019 to January 2020. The (mean hemoglobin in g/dl) invasive (9.7) and non-invasive DH (11.9) overestimated hemoglobin value, while Sahli’s (9.2) underestimated hemoglobin compared with hematology analyzer (9.4). Invasive DH (92.2%) and Sahli’s hemoglobinometer (95.5%) reported high ability to correctly identify those with anemia compared with non-invasive DH (24.4%). In contrast, non-invasive DH (96.73%) had higher ability to correctly identify those without the anemia compared with invasive DH (83.3%) and Sahli’s (70%).


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