Microwave-Based Colonoscopy: Preclinical Evaluation in an Ex Vivo Human Colon Model

Introduction: Microwave imaging can obtain 360° anatomical and functional images of the colon representing the existing contrast in dielectric properties between different tissues. Microwaves are safe (nonionizing) and have the potential of reducing the visualization problems of conventional colonoscopy. This study assessed the efficacy of a microwave-based colonoscopy device to detect neoplastic lesions in an ex vivo human colon model. Methods: Fresh surgically excised colorectal specimens containing cancer or polyps were fixed to a 3D positioning system, and the accessory device was introduced horizontally inside the ex vivo colon lumen and moved along it simulating a real colonoscopy exploration. Measurements of the colon were taken every 4 mm with the microwave-based colonoscopy device and processed with a microwave imaging algorithm. Results: 14 ex vivo human colorectal specimens with carcinomas (n = 11) or adenomas with high grade dysplasia (n = 3) were examined with a microwave-based device. Using a detection threshold of 2.79 for the dielectric property contrast, all lesions were detected without false positives or false negatives. Conclusions: This study demonstrates the use of a microwave-based device to be used as an accessory of a standard colonoscope to detect neoplastic lesions in surgically excised colorectal specimens

In vivo computer-aided diagnosis of colorectal polyps using white light endoscopy

Background and study aims Artificial intelligence is currently able to accurately predict the histology of colorectal polyps. However, systems developed to date use complex optical technologies and have not been tested in vivo. The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of a new deep learning-based optical diagnosis system, ATENEA, in a real clinical setting using only high-definition white light endoscopy (WLE) and to compare its performance with endoscopists. Methods ATENEA was prospectively tested in real life on consecutive polyps detected in colorectal cancer screening colonoscopies at Hospital Clínic. No images were discarded, and only WLE was used. The in vivo ATENEA's prediction (adenoma vs non-adenoma) was compared with the prediction of four staff endoscopists without specific training in optical diagnosis for the study purposes. Endoscopists were blind to the ATENEA output. Histology was the gold standard. Results Ninety polyps (median size: 5 mm, range: 2-25) from 31 patients were included of which 69 (76.7 %) were adenomas. ATENEA correctly predicted the histology in 63 of 69 (91.3 %, 95 % CI: 82 %-97 %) adenomas and 12 of 21 (57.1 %, 95 % CI: 34 %-78 %) non-adenomas while endoscopists made correct predictions in 52 of 69 (75.4 %, 95 % CI: 60 %-85 %) and 20 of 21 (95.2 %, 95 % CI: 76 %-100 %), respectively. The global accuracy was 83.3 % (95 % CI: 74%-90 %) and 80 % (95 % CI: 70 %-88 %) for ATENEA and endoscopists, respectively. Conclusion ATENEA can accurately be used for in vivo characterization of colorectal polyps, enabling the endoscopist to make direct decisions. ATENEA showed a global accuracy similar to that of endoscopists despite an unsatisfactory performance for non-adenomatous lesions

Risk factors for non-neurological complications in adult spinal deformity surgery: an international, prospective, multi-center study

INTRODUCTION: High risk of complications has been noted in patients with complex adult spine deformity surgery. Although the overall complication rates had been reported, they are variable and can range from 14 to 46%. However, these studies were retrospective cohorts without a clear definition of inclusion criteria and systematic collection of clinical data. As such, a complete risk profile and an accurate complication rate remain unclear. The objectives of this study were to establish the prevalence and risk factors for non-neurological complications within first 6 months of surgery. METHODS: This is the first prospective, multicenter study involving 15 sites from North America, Europe, and Asia. Adult patients with severe spinal deformity were followed for 6 months postoperatively. Demographic characteristics, comorbidities, functional scores, and radiographic measurements were used to determine the risk factors using multivariate modeling. RESULTS: A total of 269 patients (68% women and 32% men) were recruited (mean age: 57.8 years). Overall, 163 patients (60.6%) reported at least one incidence of complication. The prevalence of intraoperative event and postoperative complications were 29.4 (n = 79) and 49.8% (n = 134), respectively. Fifty-eight patients (21.6%) had major complications and 112 (42%) experienced minor complications. Moreover, 37% of the patients reported multiple complications. A total of 91 intraoperative events were reported. Dural tear was the most common intraoperative complication, accounting for 53% of all reported events. Previous spine surgery (adjusted OR: 3.6; 95% CI: 1.8–7.2) was found to be associated with intraoperative events in multivariate risk analysis. For major postoperative complications, a total of 79 cases were reported. Of these, 32% of the cases were respiratory complications, followed by loss of correction and implant failure, which accounted for 25% of the cases. Diabetes (OR: 3.8; 95% CI: 1.3–10.8) and lung disease (OR: 3.1; 95% CI: 1.0–9.4) were significant risk factors for major complications. There were a total of 206 incidences of minor postoperative complications. Fifteen percent of the cases were urinary tract infections. Twenty-five patients (9.2%) also reported new onset or worsening back or lower extremity pain after surgery, accounting for 12% of all minor complications. Previous spine surgery was the most significant risk factor for minor complications (OR: 3.0; 95% CI: 1.5–6.3). Other significant contributors included age (OR: 1.03), female gender (OR: 2.7), and duration of surgery (OR: 0.99) (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION: To the best of our knowledge, this is the first and largest prospective study in the world to systematically address non-neurological complications of spine deformity surgery in adults. Our findings contribute to a complete “risk profile” of such patients.link_to_OA_fulltex

The effect of post-operative complications in complex adult spinal deformity surgery on surgical outcomes: an international, large-scale, prospective multi-center study

Rapid Fire Session: Degenerative spine: no. OP-27

Risk factors for non-neurological complications in complex adult spinal deformity surgery: an international, large-scale, prospective multi-center study

Session: Free Papers – Spine: Deformities I : abstract no. 40283INTRODUCTION: A high-risk of complications had been noted in complex adult spine deformity surgery in previous retrospective studies. The objectives of this study were to establish the prevalence and risk factors for non-neurological complications within the first 6 months of surgery. METHOD: This is an international prospective multi-center study involving 15 sites from North America, Europe, and Asia. Adult patients with severe spinal deformity were followed for 6 months post-operatively. RESULTS: A total of 269 subjects (68% women; 32% men) were included (mean age: 57.8 years). Overall, 60.6% of subjects had at least one complication. The prevalence of intra-operative event, major and minor post-operative complications were 29.4%, 21.6% and 42% respectively. 37% of the patients had multiple complications. Dural tear was the most common intra-operative complication (53%). 32% of major complications were respiratory-related, and 25% were loss of correction and implant failure. Urinary tract infection accounts for 15% of minor complications. 9% of subjects reported new onset or worsening back or leg pain after surgery, accounting for 12% of all minor complications. Previous spine surgery was associated with higher risk of intra-operative events (OR 3.6) and minor complications (OR 3.8), while diabetes (OR 3.8) and lung diseases (OR 3.1) increased the risk of major complications. CONCLUSION: This is the first and the largest prospective study in the world to systematically address non-neurological complications of spine deformity surgery in adults. Our findings contribute to a complete “risk profile” of such patients

Risk factors for non-neurological complications in adult spinal deformity surgery: an international, prospective, multi-center study of 269 patients

INTRODUCTION: High risk of complications has been noted in patients with complex adult spine deformity surgery. Although the overall complication rates had been reported, they are variable and can range from 14 to 46%. However, these studies were retrospective cohorts without a clear definition of inclusion criteria and systematic collection of clinical data. As such, a complete risk profile and an accurate complication rate remain unclear. The objectives of this study were to establish the prevalence and risk factors for non-neurological complications within first 6 months of surgery. METHODS: This is the first prospective, multicenter study involving 15 sites from North America, Europe, and Asia. Adult patients with severe spinal deformity were followed for 6 months postoperatively. Demographic characteristics, comorbidities, functional scores, and radiographic measurements were used to determine the risk factors using multivariate modeling. RESULTS: A total of 269 patients (68% women and 32% men) were recruited (mean age: 57.8 years). Overall, 163 patients (60.6%) reported at least one incidence of complication. The prevalence of intraoperative event and postoperative complications were 29.4 (n = 79) and 49.8% (n = 134), respectively. Fifty-eight patients (21.6%) had major complications and 112 (42%) experienced minor complications. Moreover, 37% of the patients reported multiple complications. A total of 91 intraoperative events were reported. Dural tear was the most common intraoperative complication, accounting for 53% of all reported events. Previous spine surgery (adjusted OR: 3.6; 95% CI: 1.8–7.2) was found to be associated with intraoperative events in multivariate risk analysis. For major postoperative complications, a total of 79 cases were reported. Of these, 32% of the cases were respiratory complications, followed by loss of correction and implant failure, which accounted for 25% of the cases. Diabetes (OR: 3.8; 95% CI: 1.3–10.8) and lung disease (OR: 3.1; 95% CI: 1.0–9.4) were significant risk factors for major complications. There were a total of 206 incidences of minor postoperative complications. Fifteen percent of the cases were urinary tract infections. Twenty-five patients (9.2%) also reported new onset or worsening back or lower extremity pain after surgery, accounting for 12% of all minor complications. Previous spine surgery was the most significant risk factor for minor complications (OR: 3.0; 95% CI: 1.5–6.3). Other significant contributors included age (OR: 1.03), female gender (OR: 2.7), and duration of surgery (OR: 0.99) (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION: To the best of our knowledge, this is the first and largest prospective study in the world to systematically address non-neurological complications of spine deformity surgery in adults. Our findings contribute to a complete “risk profile” of such patients.link_to_OA_fulltex

The effect of post-operative complications in complex adult spinal deformity surgery on surgical outcomes: an international, large-scale, prospective multi-center study

Session: Free Papers Spine Deformities 1: abstract no.: 40277OBJECTIVE: This large-scale study aimed to determine the effect of non-neurological complications in complex adult spine deformity surgery upon post-operative functional/disability profiles. METHODS: This is an international prospective multi-center study involving 15 sites from North America, Europe, and Asia. Adult patients with severe spinal deformity were assessed at 6 weeks and 6 months post-operatively. Non-neurological complications were recorded and grouped into intraoperative events, minor and major complications. Post-operative functional/disability outcomes were evaluated by Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) and SRS-22 pre-operatively and at each follow-up. RESULTS: 269 subjects were included (68% women and 32% men; mean age: 57.8 years). There were no significant differences in pre-operative ODI and SRS-22 scores between patients with and without major complication. At 6 weeks and 6 months after surgery, patients with major complications had significantly worse ODI and SRS-22 scores compared to patients without major complications (p0.05). CONCLUSION: Based on the largest, multi-center study addressing complex adult spine deformity patients, worse post-operative functional/disability profiles were noted up until 6 months follow-up in patients who experienced major complications than those that did not. Similar functional/disability profiles were noted in patients who experienced intra-operative or minor complications. This study further broadens the understanding of postoperative surgical outcomes, risk profiles, and clinical/patient expectations following such deformity surgeries