Faculty Profiles - NAKAMURA, Masanao

Utility of linked color imaging for endoscopic diagnosis of early gastric cancer Reviewed

Toshihisa Fujiyoshi, Ryoji Miyahara, Kohei Funasaka, Kazuhiro Furukawa, Tsunaki Sawada, Keiko Maeda, Takeshi Yamamura, Takuya Ishikawa, Eizaburo Ohno, Masanao Nakamura, Hiroki Kawashima, Masato Nakaguro, Masahiro Nakatochi, Yoshiki Hirooka

World Journal of Gastroenterology Vol. 25 ( 10 ) page： 1248 - 1258 2019.3

Language：English Publishing type：Research paper (scientific journal)

BACKGROUND: Linked color imaging (LCI) is a method of endoscopic imaging that emphasizes slight differences in red mucosal color. AIM: To evaluate LCI in diagnostic endoscopy of early gastric cancer and to compare LCI and pathological findings. METHODS: Endoscopic images were obtained for 39 patients (43 lesions) with early gastric cancer. Three endoscopists evaluated lesion recognition with white light imaging (WLI) and LCI. Color values in Commission Internationale de l'Eclairage (CIE) 1976 L*a*b* color space were used to calculate the color difference (ΔE) between cancer lesions and non-cancer areas. After endoscopic submucosal dissection, blood vessel density in the surface layer of the gastric epithelium was evaluated pathologically. The identical region of interest was selected for analyses of endoscopic images (WLI and LCI) and pathological analyses. RESULTS: LCI was superior for lesion recognition (P < 0.0001), and ΔE between cancer and non-cancer areas was significantly greater with LCI than WLI (29.4 vs 18.6, P < 0.0001). Blood vessel density was significantly higher in cancer lesions (5.96% vs 4.15%, P = 0.0004). An a* cut-off of ≥ 24 in CIE 1976 L*a*b* color space identified a cancer lesion using LCI with sensitivity of 76.7%, specificity of 93.0%, and accuracy of 84.9%. CONCLUSION: LCI is more effective for recognition of early gastric cancer compared to WLI as a result of improved visualization of changes in redness. Surface blood vessel density was significantly higher in cancer lesions, and this result is consistent with LCI image analysis.

DOI： 10.3748/wjg.v25.i10.1248

Capsule endoscopy findings for the diagnosis of Crohn's disease: a nationwide case-control study. Reviewed

Esaki M, Matsumoto T, Ohmiya N, Washio E, Morishita T, Sakamoto K, Abe H, Yamamoto S, Kinjo T, Togashi K, Watanabe K, Hirai F, Nakamura M, Nouda S, Ashizuka S, Omori T, Kochi S, Yanai S, Fuyuno Y, Hirano A, Umeno J, Kitazono T, Kinjo F, Watanabe M, Matsui T, Suzuki Y

Journal of gastroenterology Vol. 54 ( 3 ) page： 249 - 260 2019.3

Language：English Publishing type：Research paper (scientific journal)

BACKGROUND: Capsule endoscopy can be used to identify the early stage of small bowel Crohn's disease (CD). We evaluated significant small bowel capsule endoscopy (SBCE) findings that can lead to early diagnosis of CD. METHODS: We retrospectively accumulated clinical and SBCE data of 108 patients (63 with and 45 without CD). Types of small bowel mucosal injuries, including erosion, ulceration, and cobblestone appearance, and the alignment of diminutive lesions were compared between patients with and without CD. Inter- and intra-observer agreement in the determination of lesions was assessed in 25 pairs of SBCE from the two groups. RESULTS: Under SBCE, cobblestone appearance (33% vs. 2%, p < 0.0001), longitudinal ulcers (78% vs. 20%, p < 0.0001), and irregular ulcers (84% vs. 60%, p < 0.01) were more frequently found in patients with CD. Linear erosion (90% vs. 38%, p < 0.0001) and irregular erosion (89% vs. 64%, p < 0.005) were also more frequent in patients with CD. Furthermore, circumferential (75% vs. 9%, p < 0.0001) and longitudinal (56% vs. 7%, p < 0.0001) alignment of diminutive lesions, mainly observed in the 1st tertile of the small bowel, was more frequent in patients with CD. Good intra-observer agreement was found for ulcers, cobblestone appearance, and lesion alignment. However, inter-observer agreement of SBCE findings differed among observers. CONCLUSIONS: Circumferential or longitudinal alignment of diminutive lesions, especially in the upper small bowel, may be a diagnostic clue for CD under SBCE, while inter-observer variations should be cautiously considered when using SBCE.

DOI： 10.1007/s00535-018-1507-6

Multicenter feasibility study of bowel preparation with castor oil for colon capsule endoscopy. Reviewed International journal

Naoki Ohmiya, Naoki Hotta, Shoji Mitsufuji, Masanao Nakamura, Takafumi Omori, Kohei Maeda, Kotaro Okuda, Hiroshi Yatsuya, Hisao Tajiri

Digestive endoscopy : official journal of the Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society Vol. 31 ( 2 ) page： 164 - 172 2019.3

Language：English Publishing type：Research paper (scientific journal)

BACKGROUND AND AIM: Extensive use of laxatives and incomplete excretion rates are problematic for colon capsule endoscopy (CCE). The aim of the present study was to determine the effectiveness of castor oil as a booster. METHODS: At four Japanese hospitals, 319 examinees undergoing CCE were enrolled retrospectively. Before and after the introduction of castor oil, other preparation reagents were unchanged. RESULTS: Of 319 examinees who underwent CCE, 152 and 167 examinees took regimens with castor oil (between November 2013 and June 2016) and without castor oil (between October 2015 and September 2017), respectively. Capsule excretion rates within its battery life in the groups with and without castor oil were 97% and 81%, respectively (P < 0.0001). Multivariate analysis showed that ages younger than 65 years (adjusted odds ratio [OR], 3.00; P = 0.0048), male gender (adjusted OR, 3.20; P = 0.0051), and use of castor oil (adjusted OR, 6.29; P = 0.0003) were predictors of capsule excretion within its battery life. Small bowel transit time was shorter and total volume of lavage and fluid intake was lower with castor oil than without (P = 0.0154 and 0.0013, respectively). Overall adequate cleansing level ratios with and without castor oil were 74% and 83%, respectively (P = 0.0713). Per-examinee sensitivity for polyps ≥6 mm with and without castor oil was 83% and 85%, respectively, with specificities of 80% and 78%, respectively. CONCLUSION: Bowel preparation with castor oil was effective for improving capsule excretion rate and reducing liquid loading.

DOI： 10.1111/den.13259

Transabdominal ultrasound elastography of the esophagogastric junction predicts reflux esophagitis. Reviewed

Hiroki Suhara, Yoshiki Hirooka, Hiroki Kawashima, Eizaburo Ohno, Takuya Ishikawa, Masanao Nakamura, Ryoji Miyahara, Masatoshi Ishigami, Senju Hashimoto, Hidemi Goto

Journal of medical ultrasonics (2001) Vol. 46 ( 1 ) page： 99 - 104 2019.1

Language：English Publishing type：Research paper (scientific journal)

PURPOSE: Abdominal ultrasound (US) can visualize the esophagogastric junction (EGJ) as a hyperechoic area in the dorsal portion of the lateral segment of the liver. We prospectively evaluated the EGJ using US elastography (US-EG) in patients with reflux esophagitis (RE) to examine prediction of distal esophageal function. METHODS: Of 108 patients undergoing US-EG and esophagogastroduodenoscopy, 102 in whom the EGJ was observed for ≥ 15 s were included. The subjects were divided into a RE group (n = 41, Grade M/A/B:24/13/4 according to modified Los Angeles Classification) and a non-RE group (n = 61). Direct strain elastography (LOGIQ E9, GE Healthcare), which gives a semi-quantitative elasticity index within a region of interest including the lateral segment, was used as a standard for measurement of the change in stiffness (CS) at the EGJ. RESULTS: The number of CS as determined by US-EG was 6.0 (5.5-6.7) in the RE group and 8.6 (6.6-10.0) in the non-RE group (P < 0.0001). In ROC analysis, the AUC was 0.8415 for diagnosis of RE using the number of CS. At a cut-off of 7.7, the sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy for diagnosis were 92.7, 65.6, and 74.5%, respectively. CONCLUSION: The presence of RE can be predicted based on US-EG.

DOI： 10.1007/s10396-018-0890-1

Plummer-Vinson Syndrome with Esophageal Web Formation in which Detailed Endoscopic Images Were Obtained

Hirose Takashi, Funasaka Kohei, Furukawa Kazuhiro, Yamamura Takeshi, Ishikawa Takuya, Ohno Eizaburo, Nakamura Masanao, Kawashima Hiroki, Miyahara Ryoji, Hirooka Yoshiki

Internal Medicine Vol. 58 ( 6 ) page： 785 - 789 2019

Language：English Publishing type：Research paper (scientific journal) Publisher：The Japanese Society of Internal Medicine

<p>Plummer-Vinson syndrome is a rare entity, characterized by dysphagia, esophageal web formation, and iron deficiency anemia. The patient was a 63-year-old woman with a clinical history of iron deficiency anemia and glossitis in her 20s to 40s and who had experienced swallowing difficulties for the past 20 years. A membranous stricture was found in the cervical esophagus during a fluoroscopic examination. An endoscopic examination conducted under general anesthesia revealed an oblique linear scar on the proximal surface of the stricture. Sequential balloon dilation was performed successfully. We suggest that the esophageal web formation might have been related to the healing of an esophageal ulcer. </p>

DOI： 10.2169/internalmedicine.1628-18

Lewis Score on Capsule Endoscopy as a Predictor of the Risk for Crohn's Disease-Related Emergency Hospitalization and Clinical Relapse in Patients with Small Bowel Crohn's Disease. International journal

Takahiro Nishikawa, Masanao Nakamura, Takeshi Yamamura, Keiko Maeda, Tsunaki Sawada, Yasuyuki Mizutani, Takuya Ishikawa, Kazuhiro Furukawa, Eizaburo Ohno, Ryoji Miyahara, Hiroki Kawashima, Yoshiki Hirooka

Gastroenterology research and practice Vol. 2019 page： 4274257 - 4274257 2019

Language：English Publishing type：Research paper (scientific journal)

Background: Small bowel capsule endoscopy (CE) is a useful tool for evaluating the mucosal changes in patients with Crohn's disease (CD). The Lewis score (LS) on CE could be used to objectively assess the inflammatory activity of the small bowel mucosa. However, only few reports on the correlation between the LS and CD prognosis exist. This study is aimed at evaluating the clinical significance of the LS by determining the cutoff value of the LS that could predict CD-related emergency hospitalization. Methods: This retrospective single-center study included 125 patients who underwent CE for small bowel CD. Eighty-six patients whose treatment was not changed after CE were analyzed. Inflammatory activity was assessed with the LS. We examined the clinical course of the patients who could be observed for 1 year after CE and investigated the LS cutoff value that could predict CD-related emergency hospitalization within 1 year. We also examined the hospitalization-free and clinical relapse-free rates using the LS cutoff value and evaluated the factors related to emergency hospitalization. Results: The LS cutoff value that could predict CD-related emergency hospitalization within 1 year was 264 (area under the curve, 0.92 (P < 0.001); sensitivity, 0.80; and specificity, 0.94). The cumulative hospitalization-free rate and cumulative clinical relapse-free rate were significantly higher in patients with a LS < 264 (P < 0.001). Multivariate analysis showed that a LS < 264 was a statistically significant factor (P = 0.001; 95% CI, 0.010-0.308). Conclusion: A LS of 264 is a useful cutoff value that could predict CD-related emergency hospitalization. This LS cutoff value may help determine treatment strategies for CD.

DOI： 10.1155/2019/4274257

Clinical Impact of EUS-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy Using a Novel Franseen Needle for Histological Assessment of Pancreatic Diseases

Takuya Ishikawa, Hiroki Kawashima, Eizaburo Ohno, Hiroyuki Tanaka, Daisuke Sakai, Tadashi Iida, Ryo Nishio, Takeshi Yamamura, Kazuhiro Furukawa, Masanao Nakamura, Ryoji Miyahara, Senju Hashimoto, Masatoshi Ishigami, Yoshiki Hirooka

Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Vol. 2019 page： 8581743 - 8 2019

Language：English Publishing type：Research paper (scientific journal) Publisher：Hindawi Limited

<italic>Background and Aims</italic>. Several studies have shown the benefits of endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle biopsy (EUS-FNB) using a Franseen needle for histological assessment. However, studies focusing on pancreatic diseases are limited and the safety of this method has not been well assessed. We aimed to assess the current status and issues of EUS-FNB in the diagnosis of pancreatic diseases.<italic> Materials and Methods</italic>. We retrospectively reviewed 87 consecutive EUS-FNB specimens using either a 22-gauge Franseen needle (Group A, N = 51) or a conventional 22-gauge fine-needle aspiration needle (Group B, N = 36) for pancreatic diseases, and the diagnostic accuracy and safety were compared. Final diagnoses were obtained based on surgical pathology or a minimum six-month clinical follow-up.<italic> Results</italic>. Although the diagnostic accuracy for malignancy was 96.1% in Group A versus 88.9% in Group B, with no statistically significant difference (<italic>P</italic> = 0.19), the median sample area was significantly larger in Group A (4.07 versus 1.31mm<sup>2</sup>,<italic> P</italic> < 0.0001). There were no differences between the two needles in the locations from which the specimens were obtained. Adverse events occurred in one case (2%) in Group A (mild pancreatitis) and none in Group B with no statistical significance (<italic>P</italic> = 0.586). Although there was no case of bleeding defined as adverse events, 2 cases in Group A showed active bleeding during the procedure with increase in the echo-free space, which required CT scanning to rule out extravasation. Eventually, the bleeding stopped spontaneously.<italic> Conclusions</italic>. Given its guaranteed ability to obtain core specimens and comparable safety, and although the risk of bleeding should be kept in mind, EUS-FNB using a Franseen needle is likely to become a standard procedure for obtaining pancreatic tissue in the near future.

DOI： 10.1155/2019/8581743

Clinicopathological analysis of primary intestinal diffuse large B-cell lymphoma: Prognostic evaluation of CD5, PD-L1, and Epstein-Barr virus on tumor cells

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Ishikawa Eri, Kato Seiichi, Shimada Kazuyuki, Tanaka Tsutomu, Suzuki Yuka, Satou Akira, Kohno Kei, Sakakibara Ayako, Yamamura Takeshi, Nakamura Masanao, Miyahara Ryoji, Goto Hidemi, Nakamura Shigeo, Hirooka Yoshiki

CANCER MEDICINE Vol. 7 ( 12 ) page： 6051 - 6063 2018.12

Validity of Capsule Endoscopy in Monitoring Therapeutic Interventions in Patients with Crohn's Disease. Reviewed International journal

Masanao Nakamura, Takeshi Yamamura, Keiko Maeda, Tsunaki Sawada, Yasuyuki Mizutani, Takuya Ishikawa, Kazuhiro Furukawa, Eizaburo Ohno, Hiroki Kawashima, Ryoji Miyahara, Anastasios Koulaouzidis, Yoshiki Hirooka

Journal of clinical medicine Vol. 7 ( 10 ) 2018.10

Language：English Publishing type：Research paper (scientific journal)

Mucosal healing in Crohn's disease (CD) can be evaluated by capsule endoscopy (CE). However, only a few studies have utilized CE to demonstrate the therapeutic effect of medical treatment. We sought to evaluate the validity of using CE to monitor the effect of medical treatment in patients with CD. One hundred (n = 100) patients with CD were enrolled. All patients had a gastrointestinal (GI) tract patency check prior to CE. Patients with baseline CE Lewis score (LS) ≤ 135 were included in the non-active CD group and ended the study. In those with LS > 135 (active CD group), additional treatment was administered, regardless of symptoms, as per the treating clinician's advice. Patients of the active CD group underwent follow-up CE assessment 6 months later. Out of 92 patients with confirmed GI patency who underwent CE, 40 (43.4%) had CE findings of active inflammation. Of 29 patients with LS > 135 who received additional medications and underwent follow-up CE, improvement of the LS was noted in 23 (79.3%) patients. Eleven patients were asymptomatic but received additional medications; 8 (72.7%) had improvement of the LS. This study demonstrated that additional treatment even for patients with CD in clinical remission and active small-bowel inflammation on CE can reduce mucosal damage.

DOI： 10.3390/jcm7100311