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Submucosal chromoendoscopy. A technique that highlights epithelia and differentiates histological components, and renders colon polypectomy easier and safer Carlos Dolz-Abadía and Angels Vilella-Martorell Department of Digestive Diseases. Hospital Son Llatzer. Palma de Mallorca. Spain

ABSTRACT instance, in violet-colored candy), drinks, and ice cream. It also serves as pH indicator. Submucosal chromoendoscopy involves the injection of a The classical technique for topical chromoendoscopy solution containing a vital stain, usually indigo carmine, into the intestinal wall submucosal layer. This allows to: Better delimit involves the instillation of indigo carmine over the colon- and characterize the various epithelia present (colonic mucosa, ic and lesions. This requires an optimal or at adenoma, hyperplastic polyp, serrated polyp, small bowel mucosa); least adequate level of cleanliness. Some authors previ- expose and delimit lesion implantation areas; cooperate in the lifting ously administer a mucolytic agent (N-acetylcysteine) to of resectable lesions; ensure section across the submucosal plane; identify intestinal wall structures; render complex polypectomy cleanse as thoroughly as possible the target area. Atropine, feasible; and facilitate the identification of perforations. butylhyoscine bromide or glucagon may be administered The present paper offers information on the endoscopic to obtain a hypokinetic bowel (3). technique for submucosal injection, solution preparation and Then the dye is injected through a spray catheter at a con- concentration, and on the potential benefits it may provide for centration ranging from 0.1% to 0.8%. Once injected, the polypectomy or endocopic mucosal resection whether en block or piecemeal. This endoscopic technique simultaneously combines a dye may be washed out with water or air through the same diagnostic and a therapeutic aspect, since lesion lifting in association spray catheter should the stain be too dark (2). Mucosal with better delimited contours may improve not only accuracy but irregularities and pit patterns are then carefully examined, also endoscopic resection safety and feasibility. usually with Kudo’s pit pattern (4,5) (Fig. 1) and Sanos’s capillary pattern (Fig. 2) classifications (6,7). In non-con- Key words: Chromoendoscopy. Colonic polypectomy. trolled studies aimed at identifying colonic preneoplastic lesions, indigo carmine increased detection rates for flat and smaller lesions overlooked by conventional INTRODUCTION (8-11). Randomized controlled studies comparing conven- tional white-light colonoscopy and chromoendoscopy have Chromoendoscopy or chromoscopy is defined as the shown strong evidence that the latter enhances premalignant topical application of dyes during in order polyp detection in the colon and rectum (12-16). Moreover, to highlight tissue characteristics (1). The dyes used for the sensitivity of indigo carmine to predict polyp histology digestive chromoendoscopy are categorized according to (adenomatous vs. hyperplastic) was 82% and 95%, with a their absorption. The first group includes absorbable dyes specificity of 64% and 95%, respectively. such as , lugol, toluidine blue, and crystal The injection of indigo carmine into the submucosal violet. Dyes in the second group are not absorbed, and layer, or submucosal chromoendoscopy, is a variant of the include indigo carmine. Finally, dyes in the third group above classical modality used to verify the submucosal loca- modify their color according to pH, as is the case with tion of the injected solution. The injection of any solution congo red and phenol red (2). into the submucosal layer results in a bulging that will not Indigo carmine is the most widely used stain for colo- develop during injection into the muscular layer. The addi- rectal endoscopy. It occurs naturally in the sap of the shrub tion of indigo carmine to the injected solution colors the Indigofera tinctoria, but is currently manufactured syn- resulting bulge and confirms its location within the submu- thetically. It may be used as a food coloring in sweets (for cosa. This averts perforation risk during polypectomy (17).

Received: 25-09-2014 Accepted: 07-01-2015 Dolz-Abadía C, Vilella-Martorell A. Submucosal chromoendoscopy. A tech- nique that highlights epithelia and differentiates histological components, Correspondence: Carlos Dolz Abadía. Department of Digestive Diseases. Hos- and renders colon polypectomy easier and safer. Rev Esp Enferm Dig pital Son Llatzer. Ctra. Manacor, km. 4. 07198 Palma de Mallorca 2015;107:430-435. e-mail: [email protected] Vol. 107, N.º 7, 2015 Submucosal chromoendoscopy. A technique that highlights epithelia and differentiates 431 histological components, and renders colon polypectomy easier and safer

I Round pit (normal pit) Normal

II Asteroid pit Hyperplasic

Tubular or round pit that is smaller than the III Adenoma S normal pit (type I)

Tubular or round pit that is larger than the normal III Adenoma L pit (type I)

IV Dendritic or gyrus-like pit Adenoma

Irregular arrangement and sizes of III , III , IV type V S L Carcinoma I pit pattern

Loss or decrease of pits with an amorphous V Carcinoma N structure

Fig. 1. Kudo’s pit pattern classification for the colonic mucosa.

Capillary pattern I II IIIA IIIB

Schema

Endoscopic findings

Meshed capillary vessels characterized by: Blind ending, Meshed capillary vessels (-) branching and curtailed irregularly Capillary Meshed capillary vessels (-) Capillary vessel sureounds Lack of uniformity characteristics Nearly avascular or loose mucosal glands High density of capillary micro capillary vessels vessels A. Type I CP: MC (-), capillaries not visible with NBI. Hyperplastic polyp. Non-neoplastic lesions. B.1. and B.2. Type II CP: MC (+), capillaries visible, regularly distributed around crypts. Adenomas (tubular and villous, respectively). Neoplastic lesions. Type II I CP: MC (+), irregular capillaries visible. Cancer. Neoplastic lesions. C.1. Type IIIA CP: Increased capillary vessel density and loss of capillary vessel uniformity. Compromised m/ssm (m: mucosa; ssm: superficial submucosa < 1,000 mcm). C.2. Type IIIB CP: Avascular areas. Compromised dsm (deep submucosa ≥ 1,000 mcm).

Fig. 2. Sano’s microvascular pattern classification for colon adenomas.

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Both the muscularis propria and the submucosal fibrotic In this paper we shall not refer to the solution used for tissue are weakly stained by indigo carmine. The muscula- endoscopic submucosal dissection. Instead, we shall refer ris propria layer is seen as concentric white fibers whereas to the solution used for classical polypectomy, endoscop- fibrosis appears as a dense white-yellowish structure (3,18). ic mucosal resection or fragmented resection -anyway, a Most of the available information on the submucosal resection that will not in theory take longer than 15-20 injection of indigo carmine involves the study of adeno- minutes. The composition we recommend in table I is the mas, colon cancer, and (12-16,19,20). In result of a number of combinations tried in our practice, the last few years the submucosal injection of indigo car- the one we finally deemed more appropriate. mine has been widely used for endoscopic submucosal dis- The liquid base we shall use is a saline solution (0.9% section (21,22). However, overall, the injection of indigo sodium chloride) in a 100-cc container. Reloading from a carmine into the submucosa is a non-standard technique, 100-cc bag-container is more efficient and convenient as and information available is scarce on the how, when and compared to filling 10-cc syringes. We add adrenaline, 1 mg where of its use. per 100 cc of saline. This concentration is 10 times lower This manuscript is an attempt to offer information on than usual when attempting to achieve hemostasis for active the way submucosal chromoendoscopy may be carried out, bleeding. We must underscore two reasons for the addition of and on the benefits it may provide. adrenaline to a submucosal chromoendoscopy solution: First, to prevent potential bleeding; second, to obtain vasoconstric- tion in highly vascular epithelia, as is the case with some ade- ENDOSCOPIC TECHNIQUE nomas. We have seen that adenomas become paler following this sort of injection, and that such decoloration helps indigo First, the target lesion is identified and cleansed, and carmine in delimiting the various epithelia present. We deem secretions are aspirated. A hypokinetic agent is given for a higher adrenaline concentration unnecessary, but could be excessive intestinal peristaltism. We use glucagon rather used to manage potential bleeding following resection. than butylhyoscine bromide (Buscapine, Buscopan) as the Indigo carmine is available at several concentrations latter more commonly increases heart rate. ranging from 0.1% to 0.8%. Its dosing at such concentra- Once the lesion’s surface is attentively examined its tions, with no dilution, provides a deep blue color that attachment is delimited and established. Pedicled lesion precludes differentiating the various components of intes- resection usually entails no difficulties, but sessile or flat tinal wall layers. When injecting a dye into the wall our lesions may be challenging or even impossible to excise. goal is obtaining information on the various components In such cases delimiting the lesion’s attachment extent we may come across in order to make better decisions. and contour is crucial. It is here that submucosal chro- We must find a blue hue allowing differentiation between moendoscopy may be of invaluable help, as it will lift and collagen fibrous tissue and muscle tissue, veins and arter- more clearly delineate the lesion’s base by highlighting ies, fat from submucosa, etc. Having obtained a number its contours. This is feasible even for lesions spanning of dilutions we believe that adding 0.4 cc of 0.8% indigo two aspects of a haustrum or fold. In other words, it may carmine to 100 cc of saline results in an appropriate blue render feasible a lesion initially deemed impossible to hue for our purposes (Table I). Other compositions and resect. combinations have also been used, as the one suggested by Bourke -succinate-polymerized gelatin plus indigo car- mine 80 mg in 500 ml of solution plus adrenaline 1:10.000 Injected solution composition (1 ml per 10 ml injected) (28).

No recommendations are available regarding the com- ponents of solutions for submucosal chromoendoscopy and Perilesional injection their concentrations. There is only some consensus in the endoscopic submucosal dissection setting, but modifica- The method and sequence of the injection procedure tions according to authors are many (23-28). are very important. The final result of a consensus on the

Table I. Composition and concentrations of the solution used for submucosal chromoendoscopy Substance and material Dose/Measure Comments Saline 100 ml More practical than filling 10-20 cc syringes. Enough for a complete day of work Adrenaline 1 mg Concentration 10 times lower than for hemostasis. Highlights more vascular epithelia Indigo carmine 0.4 cc of a 0.8% solution Pastel blue hue adequate for the purposes pursued Injection needle 25 G = 0.5 mm Greater diameter = solution leaks from puncture holes

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Fig. 6. Pedunculated polyp. Tubular adenoma. A submucosal injection Fig. 3. Ileocecal valve. Transition between ileum and tubular adenoma of indigo carmine allows to precisely delimit the transition between the epithelium (arrow). pedicle’s normal mucosa and the adenoma.

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allow an estimation of the lesion’s histological nature risk for complications following polypectomy for lesions and invasion depth by using the Kudo and Sano classi- greater than 2 cm in size, although controlled, randomized fications (4,5,7). With this we are in a better position to studies are needed to demonstrate this in a prospective man- decide whether the lesion should be excised and the best ner. Reinjecting the indigo carmine solution is also useful therapeutic modality to be used (Figs. 1 and 2). Be as it when in doubt regarding potential microperforations. Rein- may, the final objective should be visual reassurance that jection may confirm an appropriate resection plane, thus a complete resection, that is, an R0 resection was obtained reducing the risk for delayed perforation (17). of the neoformed tissue. Factors in favor of submucosal In summary, submucosal chromoendoscopy may attain injection (submucosal chromoendoscopy) include bet- several goals: ter lesion exposure from the lifting action exerted with a – b etter delimitation and characterization of the differ- potential disappearance of the haustra effect, and complete ent epithelia present, thus telling the normal colonic exposure of difficult-to-identify neoplastic tissue as occurs mucosa from that of lesions. with some serrated polyps. 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