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Fujisawa T, Ishii S, Nakai Y, Kogure H, Tomishima K, Takasaki Y, Ito K, Takahashi S, Suzuki A, Isayama H. Dedicated Echoendoscope for Interventional Endoscopic Ultrasound: Comparison with a Conventional Echoendoscope. J Clin Med 2024; 13:2840. [PMID: 38792381 PMCID: PMC11121945 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13102840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2024] [Revised: 05/06/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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Background/Objective: Interventional endoscopic ultrasound (I-EUS) is technically difficult and has risks of severe adverse events due to the scarcity of dedicated endoscopes and tools. A new EUS scope was developed for I-EUS and was modified to increase the puncture range, reduce the blind area, and overcome guidewire difficulties. We evaluated the usefulness and safety of a new EUS scope compared to a conventional EUS scope. Methods: All I-EUS procedures were performed at Juntendo University Hospital from April 2020 to April 2022. The primary outcomes included the procedure time and fluoroscopy time. The secondary outcomes included the technical success rate and the rates of procedure-related adverse events. Clinical data were retrospectively reviewed and statistically analyzed between the new and conventional EUS scopes. Results: In total, 143 procedures in 120 patients were analyzed. The procedure time was significantly shorter with the new EUS scope, but the fluoroscopy time was not different. Among the patients only undergoing EUS-guided biliary drainage (EUS-BD), 79 procedures in 74 patients were analyzed. Both the procedure time and fluoroscopy time were significantly shorter with the new EUS scope. Multivariate analysis revealed that a new EUS scope and use of covered metal stents could reduce the fluoroscopy time. The technical success rate and the adverse event rate were not significantly different between the total I-EUS and the EUS-BD only groups. However, the conventional scope showed stent deviation during stent placement, which did not happen with the new scope. Conclusions: The new EUS scope reduced procedure time for total I-EUS and fluoroscopy time for EUS-BD compared to a conventional EUS scope because of the improvement suitable for I-EUS.
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- Toshio Fujisawa
- Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University, 2-1-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8421, Japan; (T.F.); (S.I.); (K.T.); (Y.T.); (K.I.); (S.T.); (A.S.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University, 2-1-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8421, Japan; (T.F.); (S.I.); (K.T.); (Y.T.); (K.I.); (S.T.); (A.S.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo 113-8655, Japan
- Department of Internal Medicine, Institute of Gastroenterology, Tokyo Women’s Medical University, Tokyo 162-8666, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Nihon University School of Medicine, Tokyo 173-8610, Japan;
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University, 2-1-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8421, Japan; (T.F.); (S.I.); (K.T.); (Y.T.); (K.I.); (S.T.); (A.S.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University, 2-1-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8421, Japan; (T.F.); (S.I.); (K.T.); (Y.T.); (K.I.); (S.T.); (A.S.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University, 2-1-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8421, Japan; (T.F.); (S.I.); (K.T.); (Y.T.); (K.I.); (S.T.); (A.S.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University, 2-1-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8421, Japan; (T.F.); (S.I.); (K.T.); (Y.T.); (K.I.); (S.T.); (A.S.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University, 2-1-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8421, Japan; (T.F.); (S.I.); (K.T.); (Y.T.); (K.I.); (S.T.); (A.S.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University, 2-1-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8421, Japan; (T.F.); (S.I.); (K.T.); (Y.T.); (K.I.); (S.T.); (A.S.)
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Dietrich CF, Arcidiacono PG, Bhutani MS, Braden B, Burmester E, Fusaroli P, Hocke M, Ignee A, Jenssen C, Al-Lehibi A, Aljahdli E, Napoléon B, Rimbas M, Vanella G. Controversies in Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Biliary Drainage. Cancers (Basel) 2024; 16:1616. [PMID: 38730570 PMCID: PMC11083358 DOI: 10.3390/cancers16091616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2024] [Revised: 04/15/2024] [Accepted: 04/18/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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In this 14th document in a series of papers entitled "Controversies in Endoscopic Ultrasound" we discuss various aspects of EUS-guided biliary drainage that are debated in the literature and in practice. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiography is still the reference technique for therapeutic biliary access, but EUS-guided techniques for biliary access and drainage have developed into safe and highly effective alternative options. However, EUS-guided biliary drainage techniques are technically demanding procedures for which few training models are currently available. Different access routes require modifications to the basic technique and specific instruments. In experienced hands, percutaneous transhepatic cholangiodrainage is also a good alternative. Therefore, in this paper, we compare arguments for different options of biliary drainage and different technical modifications.
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- Christoph Frank Dietrich
- Department Allgemeine Innere Medizin der Kliniken (DAIM) Hirslanden Beau Site, Salem und Permanence, 3013 Bern, Switzerland
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- Division of Pancreatobiliary Endoscopy and Endosonography, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, 20132 Milan, Italy; (P.G.A.); (G.V.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA;
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- Medical Department B, University Münster, Albert-Schweitzer-Campus 1, 48149 Münster, Germany;
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- Medizinische Klinik I, Sana Kliniken Luebeck, 23560 Luebeck, Germany;
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Gastrointestinal Unit, University of Bologna/Hospital of Imola, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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- Medical Department II, Helios Klinikum Meiningen, 98617 Meiningen, Germany;
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- Klinikum Würzburg Mitte, Standort Juliusspital, 97074 Würzburg, Germany;
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- Medical Department, Krankenhaus Maerkisch-Oderland, 15441 Strausberg and Brandenburg Institute of Clinical Ultrasound at Medical University Brandenburg, 16816 Neuruppin, Germany;
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- Gastroenterology & Hepatology Department, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh 11525, Saudi Arabia;
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- Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Gastrointestinal Oncology Unit, King Abdul-Aziz University Hospital (KAUH), Jeddah 22252, Saudi Arabia;
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- Hopital Privé J Mermoz Ramsay Générale de Santé, 69008 Lyon, France;
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Clinic of Internal Medicine, Colentina Clinical Hospital, Carol Davila University of Medicine, 050474 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Division of Pancreatobiliary Endoscopy and Endosonography, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, 20132 Milan, Italy; (P.G.A.); (G.V.)
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Oh D, Han SY, Lee SH, Kim SH, Paik WH, Chon HK, Song TJ, Park SW, Cho JH. Comparison of long-term outcomes of endoscopic ultrasound-guided hepaticogastrostomy and choledochoduodenostomy for distal malignant biliary obstruction: a multicenter retrospective study. Therap Adv Gastroenterol 2024; 17:17562848241239551. [PMID: 38510458 PMCID: PMC10953094 DOI: 10.1177/17562848241239551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024] Open
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Background Endoscopic ultrasound-guided biliary drainage (EUS-BD), classified as choledochoduodenostomy (CDS) and hepaticogastrostomy (HGS), is a feasible and effective alternative for distal malignant biliary obstruction (MBO) in failed endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. However, the preferred technique for better outcomes has not yet been evaluated. Objectives We compared the long-term outcomes between the techniques. Design Retrospective comparative study. Methods We reviewed consecutive patients who underwent EUS-CDS or EUS-HGS with transmural stent placement for distal MBO between 2009 and 2022. The primary outcome was the stent patency. The secondary outcomes were technical and clinical success, adverse events (AEs) of each technique, and independent risk factors for stent dysfunction. Results In all, 115 patients were divided into EUS-CDS (n = 56) and EUS-HGS (n = 59) groups. Among them, technical success was achieved in 98.2% of EUS-CDS and 96.6% of EUS-HGS groups. Furthermore, clinical success was 96.4% in EUS-CDS and 88.1% in EUS-HGS groups, without significant difference (p = 0.200). The mean duration of stent patency for EUS-CDS was 770.3 days while that for EUS-HGS was 164.9 days (p = 0.010). In addition, the only independent risk factor for stent dysfunction was systematic treatment after EUS-BD [hazard ratio and 95% confidence interval 0.238 (0.066-0.863), p = 0.029]. The incidence of stent dysfunction of EUS-HGS was higher than EUS-CDS (35.1% versus 18.2%, 0.071), despite no significant differences even in late AEs. Conclusion In distal MBO, EUS-CDS may be better than EUS-HGS with longer stent patency and fewer AEs. Furthermore, systematic treatment after EUS-BD is recommended for the improvement of stent patency.
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- Dongwook Oh
- Department of Gastroenterology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Internal Medicine and Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital and school of medicine, Pusan National University, Busan, Republic of korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Liver Research Institute, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Jeonbuk National University-Biomedical Research Institute of Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Liver Research Institute, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Wonkwang University College of Medicine, Iksan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym University Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, 7, Keunjaebong-gil, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do 18450, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 211 Eonjuro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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Debourdeau A, Daniel J, Caillo L, Assenat E, Bertrand M, Bardol T, Souche FR, Pouderoux P, Gerard R, Lorenzo D, Bourgaux JF. Effectiveness of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided choledochoduodenostomy vs. EUS-guided gallbladder drainage for jaundice in patients with malignant distal biliary obstruction after failed endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography: Retrospective, multicenter study (GALLBLADEUS Study). Dig Endosc 2024. [PMID: 38380564 DOI: 10.1111/den.14750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2023] [Accepted: 12/24/2023] [Indexed: 02/22/2024]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to compare endoscopic ultrasound-guided choledochoduodenostomy (EUS-CDS) vs. EUS-gallbladder drainage (EUS-GBD) in cases of failed endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for jaundice resulting from malignant distal biliary obstruction (MDBO). METHODS This multicenter retrospective study included patients with obstructive jaundice secondary to MDBO who underwent EUS-GBD or EUS-CDS with lumen-apposing metal stents after failed ERCP. The primary end-point was clinical success rate. Secondary end-points were technical success, periprocedural adverse events rate (<24 h), late adverse events rate (>24 h), overall survival, and time to recurrent biliary obstruction. RESULTS A total of 78 patients were included: 41 underwent EUS-GBD and 37 underwent EUS-CDS. MDBO was mainly the result of pancreatic cancer (n = 63/78, 80.7%). Clinical success rate was similar for both procedures: 87.8% for EUS-GBD and 89.2% for EUS-CDS (P = 0.8). Technical success rate was 100% for EUS-GBD and 94.6% for EUS-CDS (P = 0.132). Periprocedural morbidity (<24 h) rates were similar between both groups: 4/41 (9.8%) for EUS-GBD and 5/37 (13.5%) for EUS-CDS (P = 0.368). There was a significantly higher rate of late morbidity (>24 h) among patients in the EUS-CDS group (8/37 [21.6%]) than in the EUS-GBD group (3/41 [7.3%]) (P = 0.042). The median follow-up duration was 4.7 months. Overall survival and time to recurrent biliary obstruction did not significantly differ between the groups. DISCUSSION After failed ERCP for MDBO, EUS-GBD and EUS-CDS show comparable clinical success rates and technical success. EUS-GBD appears to be a promising alternative for MDBO, even as a second-line treatment after failed ERCP. Further studies are needed to validate these findings and compare the long-term outcomes of EUS-GBD and EUS-CDS.
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- Antoine Debourdeau
- Hepatogastroenterology Department, Nimes University Hospital, University of Montpellier, Nimes, France
- Hepatogastroenterology Department, Montpellier University Hospital, University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Hepatogastroenterology Department, Nimes University Hospital, University of Montpellier, Nimes, France
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- Hepatogastroenterology Department, Nimes University Hospital, University of Montpellier, Nimes, France
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- Hepatogastroenterology Department, Montpellier University Hospital, University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Surgery Department, Nimes University Hospital, University of Montpellier, Nimes, France
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- Surgery Department, Montpellier University Hospital, University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Surgery Department, Montpellier University Hospital, University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Hepatogastroenterology Department, Nimes University Hospital, University of Montpellier, Nimes, France
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- Hepatogastroenterology Department, Lille University Hospital, Lille University, Lille, France
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- Hepatogastroenterology Department, Beaujon University Hospital, Paris Cité University, Paris, France
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- Hepatogastroenterology Department, Nimes University Hospital, University of Montpellier, Nimes, France
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Tzedakis S, Belle A, Berzan D, Nassar A, Dohan A, Coriat R, Sindayigaya R, Fuks D. Preoperative Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Hepaticogastrostomy for Definite Biliary Drainage in Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma Laparoscopic Resection: A Hybrid Minimal-Invasive Technique. Surg Innov 2024; 31:11-15. [PMID: 38130210 DOI: 10.1177/15533506231223916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS Laparoscopic approach of perihilar cholangiocarcinoma (PHC) is still challenging. We report the original use of a endoscopic hepaticogastrostomy (EHG) for definite biliary drainage in order to avoid biliary reconstruction. PATIENTS AND METHODS A 70-year-old man presenting with jaundice was referred for resection of a Bismuth type IIIa PHC. Repeated endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography failed to drain the future liver remnant, enabling only right anterior liver section drainage. EHG was performed three weeks before surgery. A hepatogastric anastomosis was created, placing a half-coated self-expanding endoprosthesis between biliary duct of segment 2 and the lesser gastric curvature. RESULTS A laparoscopic right hepatectomy extended to segment 1, common bile duct, and hepatic pedicle lymphadenectomy was performed. The left hepatic duct was sectioned and ligated downstream to the biliary confluence of segment 2-3 and 4 allowing exclusive biliary flow through the EHG. The patient was disease free at 12 months, postoperative outcomes were uneventful except three readmissions for acute cholangitis due to prosthesis obstruction. CONCLUSIONS EHG may be used as definite biliary drainage technique in laparoscopic PHC resection, at the expense of prosthesis obstruction and cholangitis.
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- Stylianos Tzedakis
- Department of Digestive, Pancreatic, Hepato-biliary and Endocrine Surgery, Cochin Hospital, Assistance publique, Hôpitaux de Paris (APHP), Paris, France
- University of Paris Cité, Paris, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Cochin Hospital, Assistance publique, Hôpitaux de Paris (APHP), Paris, France
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- Department of Digestive, Pancreatic, Hepato-biliary and Endocrine Surgery, Cochin Hospital, Assistance publique, Hôpitaux de Paris (APHP), Paris, France
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- Department of Digestive, Pancreatic, Hepato-biliary and Endocrine Surgery, Cochin Hospital, Assistance publique, Hôpitaux de Paris (APHP), Paris, France
- University of Paris Cité, Paris, France
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- University of Paris Cité, Paris, France
- Department of Radiology, Cochin Hospital, Assistance publique, Hôpitaux de Paris (APHP), Paris, France
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- University of Paris Cité, Paris, France
- Department of Gastroenterology, Cochin Hospital, Assistance publique, Hôpitaux de Paris (APHP), Paris, France
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- Department of Digestive, Pancreatic, Hepato-biliary and Endocrine Surgery, Cochin Hospital, Assistance publique, Hôpitaux de Paris (APHP), Paris, France
- University of Paris Cité, Paris, France
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- Department of Digestive, Pancreatic, Hepato-biliary and Endocrine Surgery, Cochin Hospital, Assistance publique, Hôpitaux de Paris (APHP), Paris, France
- University of Paris Cité, Paris, France
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Mukai S, Itoi T. Preoperative endoscopic ultrasound-guided biliary drainage for primary drainage in obstructive jaundice. Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol 2023; 17:1197-1204. [PMID: 38124621 DOI: 10.1080/17474124.2023.2293813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Endoscopic transpapillary approach by endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is the established technique for preoperative biliary drainage (PBD). Recently, endoscopic ultrasound-guided biliary drainage (EUS-BD) has been reported to be a useful alternative technique after ERCP fail. However, the optimal strategy remain controversial. AREA COVERED This review summarizes the literature on EUS-BD techniques for PBD with a literature search using PubMed, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials database between 2000 and 2023 using keywords for 'preoperative biliary drainage' and all types of EUS-BD techniques. EXPERT OPINION As there is no consensus on the optimal EUS-BD technique for PBD, selection of the EUS-BD approach depends on the patient's condition, the biliary obstruction site, the anastomosis after surgical intervention, and the preference of the endoscopist. However, we consider that EUS-HGS using a dedicated plastic stent may have some advantages in the adverse impact of surgical procedure because the location where the fistula is created by EUS-HGS is away from the site of the surgical procedure. Although there remain many issues that require further investigation, EUS-BD can be a feasible and safe alternative method of PBD for malignant biliary obstruction after ERCP fail.
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- Shuntaro Mukai
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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Tarrio I, Moreira M, Araújo T, Lopes L. EUS-Guided Choledochoduodenostomy after Failed Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography in Distal Malignant Biliary Obstruction. GE PORTUGUESE JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY 2023; 30:65-73. [PMID: 37818398 PMCID: PMC10561318 DOI: 10.1159/000528808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2022] [Accepted: 11/07/2022] [Indexed: 10/12/2023]
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Introduction Malignant biliary obstruction drainage is essential, since jaundice is associated with morbidity and mortality. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is the recommended procedure for biliary drainage, with percutaneous biliary drainage being the classic alternative in cases of unsuccessful ERCP. Recently, endoscopic ultrasound-guided biliary drainage has been emerged as a new option, with EUS-guided choledochoduodenostomy (EUS-CDS) being considered an effective and safe method in the drainage of distal obstructions of the common bile duct. Aim The aim of the study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of EUS-CDS performed in patients with distal malignant biliary obstructions, after failed ERCP. Methods Single-center retrospective cohort study between July 2017 and June 2022 including all consecutive patients submitted to EUS-CDS in our center. The primary outcomes were "technical success" and "clinical success," defined as "resolution of jaundice or improvement in total serum bilirubin level above 50% at 7th day and above 75% at 30th day after the procedure." Secondary outcomes were procedure-related adverse events, endoscopic reintervention, and survival time. Results EUS-CDS was performed in 20 patients (65.0% male; median age 76 years). The most frequent etiology for the biliary obstruction was pancreatic adenocarcinoma (n = 17; 85.0%), and most patients presented at advanced stages of cancer (12/60% in stages III or IV). ERCP failure was mainly due to the presence of obstruction in the duodenal lumen (n = 11; 55.0%). Fully covered metallic stents were used in all patients, mostly HotAxiosTM (n = 15; 75.0%). The technical success rate was 100%, and the clinical success rate was 89.5% (n = 17/19) at 7th day and 93.3% (n = 14/15) at 30th day. Four patients (20.0%) developed cholangitis within the first 30 days after the procedure; there were no late complications, and no patient died as a complication of the procedure. In 2 patients (10.0%), endoscopic reintervention was necessary due to stent migration, incidentally detected. Median survival was 93 days (minimum 5-maximum 751). Conclusion EUS-CDS was effective in biliary decompression of malignant obstructions of the common bile duct, with high clinical success and a favorable safety profile.
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- Isabel Tarrio
- Gastroenterology Department, Hospital de Santa Luzia, ULS do Alto Minho, Viana do Castelo, Portugal
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- Gastroenterology Department, Hospital de Santa Luzia, ULS do Alto Minho, Viana do Castelo, Portugal
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- Gastroenterology Department, Hospital de Santa Luzia, ULS do Alto Minho, Viana do Castelo, Portugal
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- Gastroenterology Department, Hospital de Santa Luzia, ULS do Alto Minho, Viana do Castelo, Portugal
- Life and Health Sciences Research Institute (ICVS), School of Medicine, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
- ICVS/3B’s - PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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Medas R, Ferreira-Silva J, Girotra M, Barakat M, Tabibian JH, Rodrigues-Pinto E. Best Practices in Pancreatico-biliary Stenting and EUS-guided Drainage. J Clin Gastroenterol 2023; 57:553-568. [PMID: 36040964 DOI: 10.1097/mcg.0000000000001760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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Indications for endoscopic placement of endoluminal and transluminal stents have greatly expanded over time. Endoscopic stent placement is now a well-established approach for the treatment of benign and malignant biliary and pancreatic diseases (ie, obstructive jaundice, intra-abdominal fluid collections, chronic pancreatitis etc.). Ongoing refinement of technical approaches and development of novel stents is increasing the applicability and success of pancreatico-biliary stenting. In this review, we discuss the important developments in the field of pancreatico-biliary stenting, with a specific focus on endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography and endoscopic ultrasound-associated developments.
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- Renato Medas
- Gastroenterology Department, Centro Hospitalar São João
- Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Gastroenterology Department, Centro Hospitalar São João
- Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Digestive Health Institute, Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, WA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Olive View-UCLA Medical Center, Sylmar
- UCLA Vatche and Tamar Manoukian Division of Digestive Diseases, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA CA
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- Gastroenterology Department, Centro Hospitalar São João
- Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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Voiosu TA, Rimbaș M, Larghi A. The Role of Lumen Apposing Metal Stents in the Palliation of Distal Malignant Biliary Distal Obstruction. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:2730. [PMID: 37345067 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15102730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2023] [Revised: 05/03/2023] [Accepted: 05/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/23/2023] Open
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Malignant biliary obstruction (DMBO) has been traditionally managed by endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). In the case of ERC failure, percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PT-BD) has been widely utilized as a salvage procedure. However, over the last decade, endoscopic ultrasound-guided biliary drainage (EUS-BD) has gained increasing popularity, especially after the advent of electrocautery-enhanced lumen apposing metal stent devices (EC-LAMSs) which enable a one-step procedure, granting prevention of biliary leakage and minimizing occurrence of adverse events (AEs). In parallel, increasing evidence suggests a possible role of EUS-BD in the management of DMBO as a primary palliative drainage modality. In the current paper, we aim to review all the available evidence on the role of EUS-BD performed with EC-LAMSs and discuss salient technical aspects of this type of procedure.
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- Theodor Alexandru Voiosu
- Carol Davila Faculty of Medicine, 021155 Bucharest, Romania
- Gastroenterology Department, Colentina Clinical Hospital, 020125 Bucharest, Romania
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- Carol Davila Faculty of Medicine, 021155 Bucharest, Romania
- Gastroenterology Department, Colentina Clinical Hospital, 020125 Bucharest, Romania
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Scientific Institute for Research, Hospitalization, and Health Care, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, Catholic University, 00168 Rome, Italy
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Miwa H, Sugimori K, Matsuoka Y, Endo K, Oishi R, Nishimura M, Tozuka Y, Kaneko T, Numata K, Maeda S. Loop technique for guidewire manipulation during endoscopic ultrasound-guided hepaticogastrostomy. JGH Open 2023; 7:358-364. [PMID: 37265928 PMCID: PMC10230106 DOI: 10.1002/jgh3.12903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2023] [Revised: 03/30/2023] [Accepted: 04/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Background and Aim Endoscopic ultrasound-guided hepaticogastrostomy (EUS-HGS) is widely used in the management of biliary obstructions; however, literature on guidewire manipulation is lacking. This study aimed to assess the utility and optimal conditions of the loop technique for guidewire manipulation during EUS-HGS. Methods Consecutive patients who underwent EUS-HGS between April 2015 and January 2022 were included in this study. Patient characteristics and procedural details were retrospectively analyzed. Guidewire manipulations were classified as conventional technique or loop technique, based on the shape of the guidewire tip. Results A total of 52 patients (Median age: 73 years, 38 male and 14 female) underwent EUS-HGS. The median guidewire insertion time was 49 s and the median overall procedure time was 20.5 min. The initial guidewire direction was toward the peripheral side in 23 patients (44%). Technical success rate of the EUS-HGS was 100%. Twenty patients (38%) underwent the procedure using the loop technique and 32 (62%) with the conventional technique. In the logistic regression analysis, an angle between the bile duct and needle of >70° was independently associated with use of the loop technique (OR 9.84; 95% CI: 2.24-43.13; P <0.01). Conclusion This study revealed the utility of the loop technique in EUS-HGS. This technique is recommended if the bile duct is punctured at an angle >70°.
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- Haruo Miwa
- Gastroenterological CenterYokohama City University Medical CenterYokohamaJapan
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- Gastroenterological CenterYokohama City University Medical CenterYokohamaJapan
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- Gastroenterological CenterYokohama City University Medical CenterYokohamaJapan
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- Gastroenterological CenterYokohama City University Medical CenterYokohamaJapan
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- Gastroenterological CenterYokohama City University Medical CenterYokohamaJapan
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- Gastroenterological CenterYokohama City University Medical CenterYokohamaJapan
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- Gastroenterological CenterYokohama City University Medical CenterYokohamaJapan
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- Gastroenterological CenterYokohama City University Medical CenterYokohamaJapan
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- Gastroenterological CenterYokohama City University Medical CenterYokohamaJapan
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- Division of GastroenterologyYokohama City University Graduate School of MedicineYokohamaJapan
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DA-Silva RRR, Mafra LGDEA, Brunaldi VO, Almeida LFDE, Artifon ELDEA. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided biliary drainage: a literature review. Rev Col Bras Cir 2023; 50:e20233414. [PMID: 36995833 PMCID: PMC10595038 DOI: 10.1590/0100-6991e-20233414-en] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2022] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023] Open
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Neoplasms of the biliopancreatic confluence may present with obstruction of the bile tract, leading to jaundice, pruritus and cholangitis. In these cases drainage of the bile tract is imperative. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) with placement of a choledochal prosthesis is an effective treatment in about 90% of cases, even in experienced hands. In cases of ERCP failure, therapeutic options traditionally include surgical bypass by hepaticojejunostomy (HJ) or percutaneous transparietohepatic drainage (DPTH). In recent years, endoscopic ultrasound-guided biliary drainage techniques have gained space because they are less invasive, effective and have an acceptable incidence of complications. Endoscopic echo-guided drainage of the bile duct can be performed through the stomach (hepatogastrostomy), duodenum (choledochoduodenostomy) or by the anterograde drainage technique. Some services consider ultrasound-guided drainage of the bile duct the procedure of choice in the event of ERCP failure. The objective of this review is to present the main types of endoscopic ultrasound-guided biliary drainage and compare them with other techniques.
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- Rodrigo Roda Rodrigues DA-Silva
- - Hospital Mater Dei Santo Agostinho, Serviço de Endoscopia Digestiva - Belo Horizonte - MG - Brasil
- - Hospital das Clínicas da UFMG, Instituto Alfa de Gastroenterologia do Hospital das Clínicas da UFMG - Belo Horizonte - MG - Brasil
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- - Hospital das Clínicas de Ribeirão Preto, Departamento de Cirurgia e Anatomia, Centro de Endoscopia - Ribeirão Preto - SP - Brasil
- -Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da USP, Departamento de Gastroenterologia, Unidade de Endoscopia Gastrointestinal - São Paulo - SP - Brasil
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- - Hospital Mater Dei Santo Agostinho, Serviço de Endoscopia Digestiva - Belo Horizonte - MG - Brasil
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ACG Clinical Guideline: Diagnosis and Management of Biliary Strictures. Am J Gastroenterol 2023; 118:405-426. [PMID: 36863037 DOI: 10.14309/ajg.0000000000002190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2022] [Accepted: 12/13/2022] [Indexed: 03/04/2023]
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A biliary stricture is an abnormal narrowing in the ductal drainage system of the liver that can result in clinically and physiologically relevant obstruction to the flow of bile. The most common and ominous etiology is malignancy, underscoring the importance of a high index of suspicion in the evaluation of this condition. The goals of care in patients with a biliary stricture are confirming or excluding malignancy (diagnosis) and reestablishing flow of bile to the duodenum (drainage); the approach to diagnosis and drainage varies according to anatomic location (extrahepatic vs perihilar). For extrahepatic strictures, endoscopic ultrasound-guided tissue acquisition is highly accurate and has become the diagnostic mainstay. In contrast, the diagnosis of perihilar strictures remains a challenge. Similarly, the drainage of extrahepatic strictures tends to be more straightforward and safer and less controversial than that of perihilar strictures. Recent evidence has provided some clarity in multiple important areas pertaining to biliary strictures, whereas several remaining controversies require additional research. The goal of this guideline is to provide practicing clinicians with the most evidence-based guidance on the approach to patients with extrahepatic and perihilar strictures, focusing on diagnosis and drainage.
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Effectiveness and Safety of EUS Rendezvous After Failed Biliary Cannulation With ERCP: A Systematic Review and Proportion Meta-analysis. J Clin Gastroenterol 2023; 57:211-217. [PMID: 34009843 DOI: 10.1097/mcg.0000000000001543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2020] [Accepted: 03/08/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Endoscopic ultrasound-guided rendezvous (EUS-RV) endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is an alternative to interventional radiology-guided rendezvous ERCP in patients who failed biliary cannulation with conventional ERCP. However, there is significant variation in reported rates of success and adverse events associated with EUS-RV-assisted ERCP. We performed a systematic review and a proportion meta-analysis to reliably assess the effectiveness and safety of the EUS-RV-assisted ERCP. MATERIALS AND METHODS We conducted a comprehensive search of multiple electronic databases and conference proceedings (from inception through August 2020) to identify studies reporting EUS-RV-assisted ERCP in patients who failed biliary cannulation with conventional ERCP techniques. Using the random-effects model described by DerSimonian and Laird, we calculated the pooled rates of technical success, clinical success, and adverse events of EUS-RV-assisted ERCP. RESULTS Twelve studies reporting a total of 342 patients were included in the meta-analysis. The pooled rate of technical success (12 studies reporting a total of 342 patients) was 86.1% [95% confidence interval (CI): 78.4-91.3]. The pooled rate of clinical success (4 studies reporting a total of 94 patients) was 80.8% (95% CI: 64.1-90.8). The pooled rate of overall adverse events (12 studies; 42 events in 342 patients) was 14% (95% CI: 10.5-18.4). Low to moderate heterogeneity was noted in the analyses. CONCLUSIONS EUS-RV-assisted ERCP appears to be effective and safe in patients who failed biliary cannulation with conventional ERCP. Given the risk of adverse events, it should be performed in centers with expertise in therapeutic endoscopic ultrasound.
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DA-SILVA RODRIGORODARODRIGUES, MAFRA LUCASGALLODEALVARENGA, BRUNALDI VITOROTTOBONI, ALMEIDA LETÍCIAFRANÇADE, ARTIFON EVERSONLUIZDEALMEIDA. Drenagem biliar endoscópica ecoguiada: revisão da literatura. Rev Col Bras Cir 2023. [DOI: 10.1590/0100-6991e-20233414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/29/2023] Open
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RESUMO Neoplasias da confluência biliopancreática podem cursar com obstrução da via biliar, levando a icterícia, prurido e colangite. Nesses casos a drenagem da via biliar é imperativa. A colangiopancreatografia endoscópica retrógrada (CPER) com colocação de prótese coledociana constitui tratamento eficaz em cerca de 90% dos casos mesmo em mãos experientes. Nos casos de insucesso da CPER, tradicionalmente as opções terapêuticas incluem a derivação cirúrgica por hepaticojejunostomia (HJ) ou drenagem percutânea transparietohepática (DPTH). Nos últimos anos as técnicas endoscópicas ecoguiadas de drenagem biliar ganharam espaço por serem menos invasivas, eficazes e apresentarem incidência aceitável de complicações. A drenagem endoscópica ecoguiada da via biliar pode ser realizada pelo estômago (hepatogastrostomia), duodeno (coledocoduodenostomia) ou pela técnica de drenagem anterógrada. Alguns serviços consideram a drenagem ecoguiada da via biliar o procedimento de escolha no caso de insucesso da CPER. O objetivo desta revisão é apresentar os principais tipos de drenagem biliar endoscópica ecoguiada e confrontá-los com outras técnicas.
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Minaga K, Kitano M, Uenoyama Y, Hatamaru K, Shiomi H, Ikezawa K, Miyagahara T, Imai H, Fujimori N, Matsumoto H, Shimokawa Y, Masuda A, Takenaka M, Kudo M, Chiba Y. Feasibility and efficacy of endoscopic reintervention after covered metal stent placement for EUS-guided hepaticogastrostomy: A multicenter experience. Endosc Ultrasound 2022; 11:478-486. [PMID: 36537385 PMCID: PMC9921972 DOI: 10.4103/eus-d-22-00029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background and Objectives Although the use of a long metal stent is favored for EUS-guided hepaticogastrostomy (EUS-HGS) for the relief of malignant biliary obstruction (MBO), endoscopic reintervention (E-RI) at the time of recurrent biliary obstruction (RBO) is challenging due to a long intragastric portion. This study evaluated the feasibility and safety of E-RI after a long partially covered metal stent (L-PCMS) placement during EUS-HGS. Materials and Methods We performed a multicenter retrospective study between January 2015 and December 2019 examining patients with MBO who underwent E-RI for RBO through the EUS-HGS route after the L-PCMS placement. Technical and clinical success rates, details of E-RI, adverse events (AEs), stent patency, and survival time were evaluated. Results Thirty-three patients at eight referral centers in Japan who underwent E-RI through the EUS-HGS route were enrolled. The location of MBO was distal in 54.5%. The median intragastric length of the L-PCMS was 5 cm. As the first E-RI attempt, E-RI via the distal end of the existing L-PCMS was successful in 60.6%. The overall technical and clinical success rates of E-RI were 100% and 81.8%, respectively. Liver abscess was noted in one patient. A proximal biliary stricture was associated with the clinical ineffectiveness of E-RI in multivariable analysis (odds ratio, 12.5, P = 0.04). The median survival and stent patency duration after E-RI were 140 and 394 days, respectively. Conclusions Our study findings suggest that E-RI for RBO after EUS-HGS with a L-PCMS is technically feasible and clinically effective, without any severe AEs, especially for patients with distal MBO.
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- Kosuke Minaga
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine, Osaka-Sayama, Japan,Address for correspondence Dr. Kosuke Minaga, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine, 377-2 Ohno-Higashi, Osaka-Sayama 589-8511, Japan. E-mail:
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- Second Department of Internal Medicine, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Japan Red Cross Wakayama Medical Center, Wakayama, Japan
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- Second Department of Internal Medicine, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Oncology, Osaka International Cancer Institute, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nakatsu Municipal Hospital, Nakatsu, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Okanami General Hospital, Iga, Japan
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- Department of Medicine and Bioregulatory Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Japan Red Cross Wakayama Medical Center, Wakayama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nakatsu Municipal Hospital, Nakatsu, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine, Osaka-Sayama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine, Osaka-Sayama, Japan
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- Clinical Research Center, Kindai University Hospital, Osaka-Sayama, Japan
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Abdellatef A, Wifi MN. Biliary drainage guided by endoscopic ultrasonography is a doable objective. THE EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF INTERNAL MEDICINE 2022. [DOI: 10.1186/s43162-022-00151-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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AbstractThe therapeutic usage of EUS is being developed. EUS-guided biliary drainage (EUSBD) is a recognized viable replacement for percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD) in severe cases with the obstructive biliary disease having ERCP failure due to a failure in cannulation or those with surgically altered anatomies, such as hepatico-jejunal anastomosis following Billroth II reconstruction, Roux-en-Y limb, Whipple procedure, or Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, or cases with inaccessible papilla because of severe duodenal inflammatory structure.
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Ohno A, Fujimori N, Kaku T, Takamatsu Y, Matsumoto K, Murakami M, Teramatsu K, Takeno A, Hijioka M, Kawabe K, Harada N, Nakamuta M, Aso A, Oono T, Ogawa Y. Feasibility and Efficacy of Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Hepaticogastrostomy Without Dilation: A Propensity Score Matching Analysis. Dig Dis Sci 2022; 67:5676-5684. [PMID: 35689110 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-022-07555-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2021] [Accepted: 03/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Recently, endoscopic ultrasound-guided hepaticogastrostomy (EUS-HGS) procedures have been gradually established; nonetheless, some adverse events (AEs) have been reported. Dilation procedures using a non-cautery or cautery device increase the incidence of AEs in EUS-HGS. AIMS We evaluated EUS-HGS procedures without dilation and the factors associated with dilation. METHODS We enrolled 79 patients who underwent EUS-HGS between July 2015 and March 2021 at two centers, 72 of whom had technical success (72/79, 91%). During the EUS-HGS procedures, we defined patients without dilation procedures as the dilation (-) group. We divided the patients into two groups: the dilation (+) (35 patients) and dilation (-) (37 patients) groups. We performed a propensity score matching analysis to adjust for confounding bias between the two groups. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was conducted to identify factors associated with dilation. RESULTS There was no difference in clinical success rate between the dilation (+) and dilation (-) groups (91% vs. 95%, P = 0.545). The AE rate (P = 0.013) and long procedure time (P = 0.017) were significantly higher in the dilation (+) group than in the dilation (-) group before and after propensity score matching. Factors associated with dilation were plastic stent placement (odds ratio [OR], 6.96; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.68-28.7; P = 0.007) and puncture angle of ≤ 90° (OR, 44.6; 95% CI, 5.1-390; P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS A dilation procedure in EUS-HGS may not always be necessary. However, patients with an angle of ≤ 90° between the needle and intrahepatic biliary tract or plastic stent deployment require dilation procedures.
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- Akihisa Ohno
- Department of Medicine and Bioregulatory Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka, Japan
- Department of Gastroenterology, Clinical Research Institute, National Hospital Organization Kyushu Medical Center, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Medicine and Bioregulatory Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka, Japan.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Clinical Research Institute, National Hospital Organization Kyushu Medical Center, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Medicine and Bioregulatory Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Medicine and Bioregulatory Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Medicine and Bioregulatory Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Medicine and Bioregulatory Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Medicine and Bioregulatory Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Clinical Research Institute, National Hospital Organization Kyushu Medical Center, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Clinical Research Institute, National Hospital Organization Kyushu Medical Center, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Clinical Research Institute, National Hospital Organization Kyushu Medical Center, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Clinical Research Institute, National Hospital Organization Kyushu Medical Center, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Medicine and Bioregulatory Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Medicine and Bioregulatory Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Medicine and Bioregulatory Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka, Japan
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Yoshinari M, Hijioka S, Okusaka T, Saito Y. Endoscopic ultrasonography-guided hepaticogastrostomy with parenchymal metal stent placement. Endoscopy 2022; 54:E719-E721. [PMID: 35255523 DOI: 10.1055/a-1759-2479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- Motohiro Yoshinari
- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Endoscopy Division, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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Ogawa T, Kanno Y, Koshita S, Kusunose H, Sakai T, Yonamine K, Miyamoto K, Kozakai F, Okano H, Anan H, Hosokawa K, Ito K. Prospective feasibility study on the efficacy and safety of a novel spiral dilator for endoscopic ultrasound-guided drainage. DEN OPEN 2022; 3:e170. [PMID: 36262217 PMCID: PMC9576110 DOI: 10.1002/deo2.170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2022] [Revised: 09/13/2022] [Accepted: 09/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Objectives A difficult step in endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)‐guided drainage procedures is dilation of the puncture tract before stent deployment. The efficacy and safety of a novel spiral dilator, Tornus ES, for EUS‐guided drainage were investigated in this study. Methods This study was conducted as a prospective, single‐arm, observational study at Sendai City Medical center. Dilation of the puncture tract using a spiral dilator was attempted for all EUS‐guided drainage cases. The primary outcome was the technical success rate which was defined as successful stent placement in the puncture tract. Secondary outcomes were the success rate of dilation using a spiral dilator, procedure time, and adverse events related to the procedures. Results A total of 10 patients were enrolled between January and March 2022. Seven patients underwent EUS‐guided biliary drainage (hepaticogastrostomy for six and hepaticojejunostomy for one), and the remaining three patients underwent EUS‐guided gallbladder drainage. The technical success rate and the success rate of dilation using a spiral dilator were both 100%. The mean procedure time was 27 min. No adverse events related to the procedure occurred in all cases. Conclusions Dilation of the puncture tract using a spiral dilator was effective and safe and might make it easier to perform EUS‐guided drainage.
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- Takahisa Ogawa
- Department of GastroenterologySendai City Medical CenterMiyagiJapan
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- Department of GastroenterologySendai City Medical CenterMiyagiJapan
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- Department of GastroenterologySendai City Medical CenterMiyagiJapan
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- Department of GastroenterologySendai City Medical CenterMiyagiJapan
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- Department of GastroenterologySendai City Medical CenterMiyagiJapan
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- Department of GastroenterologySendai City Medical CenterMiyagiJapan
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- Department of GastroenterologySendai City Medical CenterMiyagiJapan
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- Department of GastroenterologySendai City Medical CenterMiyagiJapan
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- Department of GastroenterologySendai City Medical CenterMiyagiJapan
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- Department of GastroenterologySendai City Medical CenterMiyagiJapan
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- Department of GastroenterologySendai City Medical CenterMiyagiJapan
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- Department of GastroenterologySendai City Medical CenterMiyagiJapan
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Kaneko T, Kida M, Kitahara G, Uehara K, Koyama S, Tachikawa S, Watanabe M, Kusano C. Introduction of endoscopic ultrasound-guided hepaticoenterostomy - experience from a general hospital in Japan. Endosc Int Open 2022; 10:E1364-E1370. [PMID: 36262513 PMCID: PMC9576336 DOI: 10.1055/a-1923-0074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2022] [Accepted: 08/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Background and study aims Endoscopic ultrasound-guided biliary drainage (EUS-BD) is a widely used alternative to endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) when ERCP is unsuccessful or there are contraindications such as duodenal stenosis or postsurgical intestinal reconstruction. Therefore, we retrospectively investigated the therapeutic outcomes of EUS-BD in a medium-sized hospital.
Patients and methods We included 31 consecutive patients who underwent EUS-BD at the Kitasato University Medical Center between April 2018 and October 2021. Patient characteristics, technical and clinical success rates, stent patency, adverse events (AEs), and procedure time were analyzed.
Results Of the 31 patients included in this study, one underwent endoscopic ultrasound-guided choledochoduodenostomy (EUS-CDS) and 30 underwent endoscopic ultrasound-guided hepaticoenterostomy (EUS-HES). The technical success rates were 100 % for EUS-CDS and 96.8 % for EUS-HES because EUS-HES was unsuccessful in one patient who then underwent EUS-CDS as an alternative treatment. The clinical success rates were 100 % for EUS-CDS and 96.7% for EUS-HES. The median follow-up period was 84 days (range: 14–483 days). Zero and 5 (16.6 %) patients who underwent EUS-CDS and EUS, respectively had stent dysfunction. The median stent patency (stent dysfunction and death) for EUS-HES was 124 days. AEs were observed in only two patients (6.7 %) who underwent EUS-HES.
Conclusions EUS-BD is now more widely used than before, and advances in the devices used have enabled the procedure to be performed more safely. Our results suggest that this introduction in medium-sized hospitals can be conducted safely.
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- Toru Kaneko
- Department of Gastroenterology of Kitasato University Medical Center, Saitama, Japan,Department of Gastroenterology of Kitasato University Hospital, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology of Kitasato University Medical Center, Saitama, Japan,Department of Gastroenterology of Kitasato University Hospital, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology of Kitasato University Medical Center, Saitama, Japan,Department of Gastroenterology of Kitasato University Hospital, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology of Kitasato University Medical Center, Saitama, Japan,Department of Gastroenterology of Kitasato University Hospital, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology of Kitasato University Medical Center, Saitama, Japan,Department of Gastroenterology of Kitasato University Hospital, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology of Kitasato University Medical Center, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology of Kitasato University Medical Center, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology of Kitasato University Hospital, Kanagawa, Japan
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Dietrich CF, Braden B, Burmeister S, Aabakken L, Arciadacono PG, Bhutani MS, Götzberger M, Healey AJ, Hocke M, Hollerbach S, Ignee A, Jenssen C, Jürgensen C, Larghi A, Moeller K, Napoléon B, Rimbas M, Săftoiu A, Sun S, Bun Teoh AY, Vanella G, Fusaroli P, Carrara S, Will U, Dong Y, Burmester E. How to perform EUS-guided biliary drainage. Endosc Ultrasound 2022; 11:342-354. [PMID: 36255022 PMCID: PMC9688140 DOI: 10.4103/eus-d-21-00188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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EUS-guided biliary drainage (EUS-BD) has recently gained widespread acceptance as a minimally invasive alternative method for biliary drainage. Even in experienced endoscopy centers, ERCP may fail due to inaccessibility of the papillary region, altered anatomy (particularly postsurgical alterations), papillary obstruction, or neoplastic gastric outlet obstruction. Biliary cannulation fails at first attempt in 5%-10% of cases even in the absence of these factors. In such cases, alternative options for biliary drainage must be provided since biliary obstruction is responsible for poor quality of life and even reduced survival, particularly due to septic cholangitis. The standard of care in many centers remains percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD). However, despite the high technical success rate with experienced operators, the percutaneous approach is more invasive and associated with poor quality of life. PTBD may result in long-term external catheters for biliary drainage and carry the risk of serious adverse events (SAEs) in up to 10% of patients, including bile leaks, hemorrhage, and sepsis. PTBD following a failed ERCP also requires scheduling a second procedure, resulting in prolonged hospital stay and additional costs. EUS-BD may overcome many of these limitations and offer some distinct advantages in accessing the biliary tree. Current data suggest that EUS-BD is safe and effective when performed by experts, although SAEs have been also reported. Despite the high number of clinical reports and case series, high-quality comparative studies are still lacking. The purpose of this article is to report on the current status of this procedure and to discuss the tools and techniques for EUS-BD in different clinical scenarios.
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- Christoph F. Dietrich
- Department of Ultrasound, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China,Department of Allgemeine Innere Medizin der Kliniken (DAIM) Hirslanden Beau Site, Salem und Permanence, Bern, Switzerland,Address for correspondence Dr. Christoph F. Dietrich, Department Allgemeine Innere Medizin, Kliniken Hirslanden Beau Site, Salem und Permancence, Bern, Switzerland. E-mail:
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- Translational Gastroenterology Unit, Oxford University Hospitals, Oxford, UK
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- Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary Unit, Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Transplantation Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Division of Pancreatobiliary Endoscopy and Endosonography, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition, UTMD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, München Klinik Neuperlach und Harlaching, Munich, Germany
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- Medical Department II, Helios Klinikum Meiningen, Meiningen, Germany
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Allgemeines Krankenhaus Celle, Celle, Germany
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- Caritas-Krankenhaus, Bad Mergentheim, Germany
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- Medical Department, Krankenhaus Maerkisch-Oderland, Strausberg and Brandenburg Institute of Clinical Ultrasound at Medical University Brandenburg, Neuruppin, Germany
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medical I/Gastroenterology, SANA Hospital Lichtenberg, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Clinic of Internal Medicine, Colentina Clinical Hospital, Carol Davila University of Medicine, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Research Center of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Craiova, Craiova, Romania
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- Department of Endoscopy Center, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Liaoning Province, China
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- Department of Surgery, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Division of Pancreatobiliary Endoscopy and Endosonography, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Gastrointestinal Unit, University of Bologna/Hospital of Imola, Imola, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Gastroenterology, SRH Klinikum Gera, Gera, Germany
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- Department of Ultrasound, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Medizinische Klinik I, Sana Kliniken Luebeck, Luebeck, Germany
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Facciorusso A, Mangiavillano B, Paduano D, Binda C, Crinò SF, Gkolfakis P, Ramai D, Fugazza A, Tarantino I, Lisotti A, Fusaroli P, Fabbri C, Anderloni A. Methods for Drainage of Distal Malignant Biliary Obstruction after ERCP Failure: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14133291. [PMID: 35805062 PMCID: PMC9266204 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14133291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2022] [Revised: 06/29/2022] [Accepted: 07/04/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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There is scarce evidence on the comparison between different methods for the drainage of distal malignant biliary obstruction (DMBO) after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) failure. Therefore, we performed a network meta-analysis to compare the outcomes of these techniques. We searched main databases through September 2021 and identified five randomized controlled trials. The primary outcome was clinical success. The secondary outcomes were technical success, overall and serious adverse event rate. Percutaneous trans-hepatic biliary drainage was found to be inferior to other interventions (PTBD: RR 1.01, 0.88–1.17 with EUS-choledochoduodenostomy (EUS-CD); RR 1.03, 0.86–1.22 with EUS-hepaticogastrostomy (EUS-HG); RR 1.42, 0.90–2.24 with surgical hepaticojejunostomy). The comparison between EUS-HG and EUS-CD was not significant (RR 1.01, 0.87–1.17). Surgery was not superior to other interventions (RR 1.40, 0.91–2.13 with EUS-CD and RR 1.38, 0.88–2.16 with EUS-HG). No difference in any of the comparisons concerning adverse event rate was detected, although PTBD showed a slightly poorer performance on ranking analysis (SUCRA score 0.13). In conclusion, all interventions seem to be effective for the drainage of DMBO, although PTBD showed a trend towards higher rates of adverse events.
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- Antonio Facciorusso
- Gastroenterology Unit, Department of Surgical and Medical Sciences, University of Foggia, 71122 Foggia, Italy;
- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Department of Medicine, The Pancreas Institute, University Hospital of Verona, 37100 Verona, Italy;
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- Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit, Humanitas Mater Domini, Via Gerenzano 2, 21053 Castellanza, Italy; (B.M.); (D.P.)
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- Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit, Humanitas Mater Domini, Via Gerenzano 2, 21053 Castellanza, Italy; (B.M.); (D.P.)
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Forlì-Cesena Hospitals, AUSL Romagna, 47121 Forli, Italy;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-0543-735056
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Department of Medicine, The Pancreas Institute, University Hospital of Verona, 37100 Verona, Italy;
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatopancreatology, and Digestive Oncology, CUB Erasme Hospital, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), 1050 Brussels, Belgium;
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Utah Health, Salt Lake City, UT 801385, USA;
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center-IRCCS, Via Manzoni 56, Rozzano, 20089 Milano, Italy; (A.F.); (A.A.)
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- Endoscopy Service, Department of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services, IRCCS-ISMETT, 90100 Palermo, Italy;
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Hospital of Imola, University of Bologna, 0039051 Bologna, Italy; (A.L.); (P.F.)
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Hospital of Imola, University of Bologna, 0039051 Bologna, Italy; (A.L.); (P.F.)
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Forlì-Cesena Hospitals, AUSL Romagna, 47121 Forli, Italy;
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center-IRCCS, Via Manzoni 56, Rozzano, 20089 Milano, Italy; (A.F.); (A.A.)
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Rana SS, Shah J, Bhujade H, Gorsi U, Kang M, Gupta R. Prevention of Serious Complications during Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Biliary Drainage: A Case-Based Technical Review. JOURNAL OF DIGESTIVE ENDOSCOPY 2022. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1743519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022] Open
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AbstractEndoscopic ultrasound-guided biliary drainage (EUS-BD) has a potential risk of clinically significant adverse events including fatal complications. Learning from complications improves the results from interventional procedures especially the high-risk procedure like EUS-BD. The various complications that have been reported following EUS-BD include bile leak, bleeding, cholangitis, peritonitis, stent migration both internal and external as well as in the peritoneal cavity and fatal perforations. In this technical review, we discuss technical strategies to prevent serious adverse events during EUS-BD using a case based approach.
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- Surinder Singh Rana
- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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Jagielski M, Zieliński M, Piątkowski J, Jackowski M. The Role of Endoscopic Ultrasound-guided Transmural Approach in the Management of Biliary Obstructions. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech 2022; 32:285-291. [PMID: 35648419 PMCID: PMC9162268 DOI: 10.1097/sle.0000000000001047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2021] [Accepted: 02/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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BACKGROUND Transpapillary biliary drainage in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is an established method for treatment of patients with benign and malignant biliary obstruction. However, attempts to gain access to the biliary tract through the major duodenal papilla during ERCP have been unsuccessful in some patients. This study aims to determine the role of endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS)-guided transmural approach in biliary endotherapy in case of failed ERCP. MATERIALS AND METHODS A prospective analysis of the treatment outcomes of all 896 patients with obstructive jaundice secondary to biliary obstruction, who underwent endoscopic treatment in the years 2016-2021 at our institution. RESULTS Effective drainage of bile ducts through the major duodenal papilla during ERCP was achieved in 772/896 (86.16%) patients with biliary obstruction. In 124/896 (13.84%) patients [92 males, 32 females; mean age 63.52 (46 to 89) y] ERCP failed and EUS-guided transmural approach was performed. Benign biliary obstruction was identified in 17/124 (13.71%) patients; the remaining 107/124 (86.29%) were diagnosed with malignant biliary obstruction. EUS-guided endoscopic transpapillary biliary tract stenting with transmural access was performed in 21/124 (16.94%) patients; the remaining 103/124 (83.06%) required extra-anatomic transmural anastomosis of the bile ducts to the gastrointestinal tract. Technical success was achieved in 121/124 (97.58%) patients, while clinical success was achieved in 112/124 (90.32%). Complications were reported in 15/124 (12.1%) patients; with early complications in 12 and late complications in 3. CONCLUSIONS Various methods of EUS-guided transmural access to bile ducts improves endotherapy outcomes of patients with biliary obstruction. Endoscopic transmural access is highly effective and associated with an acceptable number of complications.
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Kim TH, Chon HK. [Endoscopic Ultrasound-guided Drainage in Pancreatobiliary Diseases]. THE KOREAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY 2022; 79:203-209. [PMID: 35610550 DOI: 10.4166/kjg.2022.064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2022] [Revised: 05/12/2022] [Accepted: 05/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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EUS-guided drainage for gallbladder, bile duct, pancreatic duct, and peripancreatic fluid collection has been performed more frequently in the last decade. The development of dedicated stents and delivery systems for EUS-guided interventions have improved the efficacy and safety of these procedures. Furthermore, the introduction of lumen-apposing metal stents has reduced the complication significantly of endoscopic transmural drainage of pancreatic collections and gallbladder. Recent studies show that EUS-guided drainage of pancreaticobiliary ducts and peripancreatic fluid collection produces good results and low complication rates. This review describes the current position and role of interventional EUS for pancreatobiliary disease in clinical practice.
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- Tae Hyeon Kim
- Division of Biliopancreas, Department of Internal Medicine, Wonkwang University Hospital, Iksan, Korea
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- Division of Biliopancreas, Department of Internal Medicine, Wonkwang University Hospital, Iksan, Korea
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Harai S, Hijioka S, Nagashio Y, Ohba A, Maruki Y, Sone M, Saito Y, Okusaka T, Fukasawa M, Enomoto N. Usefulness of the laser-cut fully covered self-expandable metallic stent for endoscopic ultrasound-guided hepaticogastrostomy. JOURNAL OF HEPATO-BILIARY-PANCREATIC SCIENCES 2022; 29:1035-1043. [PMID: 35561015 DOI: 10.1002/jhbp.1165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2021] [Revised: 02/24/2022] [Accepted: 04/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND/PURPOSE Endoscopic ultrasound-guided hepaticogastrostomy (EUS-HGS) has many associated adverse events. We evaluated the clinical efficacy and safety of the laser-cut fully covered self-expandable metallic stent (FCSEMS) for this procedure. METHODS This single-center, retrospective study included cases where EUS-HGS with a laser-cut FCSEMS was performed for malignant biliary obstruction. Technical and clinical success, time to recurrent biliary obstruction (TRBO), procedure time, adverse events, and re-interventions were evaluated. RESULTS There were 95 eligible cases. Technical and clinical success rates were 100.0% and 95.8%, respectively. Median TRBO was 398 days. RBO causes were hyperplasia (7.4%), debris (3.2%), and migration (4.2%). Adverse events occurred in nine cases (9.5%). Non-occlusion and focal cholangitis occurred in four cases (4.2%) each. Nineteen patients (20%) underwent combined EUS-HGS (CH) procedures: antegrade stenting, bridging methods, plastic stent anchoring in SEMS, and EUS-hepaticoduodenostomy. The solely EUS-HGS (SH) group had significantly longer median TRBO than the CH group (398 vs. 246 days; P=0.04). There were no significant differences in adverse events between the two groups. Re-intervention was performed in 29 cases (technical success rate: 100.0%). CONCLUSIONS Laser-cut FCSEMS can be safely placed in the bile duct and easily applied during re-intervention, making it useful in EUS-HGS.
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- Shota Harai
- National Cancer Center Japan, Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Oncology.,University of Yamanashi, Faculty of Medicine Graduate School of Medicine, First Department of Internal medicine
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- National Cancer Center Japan, Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Oncology
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- National Cancer Center Japan, Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Oncology
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- National Cancer Center Japan, Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Oncology
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- National Cancer Center Japan, Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Oncology
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- National Cancer Center Japan, Department of Diagnostic Radiology
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- National Cancer Center Japan, Department of Endoscopy
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- National Cancer Center Japan, Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Oncology
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- University of Yamanashi, Faculty of Medicine Graduate School of Medicine, First Department of Internal medicine
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- University of Yamanashi, Faculty of Medicine Graduate School of Medicine, First Department of Internal medicine
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Duarte-Chavez R, Kahaleh M. Therapeutic endoscopic ultrasound. Transl Gastroenterol Hepatol 2022; 7:20. [PMID: 35548470 PMCID: PMC9081917 DOI: 10.21037/tgh-2020-12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2020] [Accepted: 10/12/2020] [Indexed: 08/30/2023] Open
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Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) has been continuously evolving for the past three decades and has become widely used for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. The efficacy of therapeutic EUS (TEUS) has proven to be superior and better tolerated than conventional percutaneous or surgical techniques. TEUS has allowed the performance of multiple procedures including gallbladder, pancreatic duct and biliary drainage as well as gastrointestinal anastomoses. TEUS procedures generally require the following critical steps: needle access, guidewire placement, fistula creation and stent deployment. The indications and contraindication for TEUS procedures vary with different procedures but common contraindications include hemodynamic instability, severe coagulopathy unable to be reversed, large volume ascites or the inability to obtain access to the target site. Proficiency and high volume in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and diagnostic EUS procedures are required for training in TEUS. The complexity of the cases performed can be seen as a pyramid with drainage of pancreatic fluid collections at the base, pancreaticobiliary decompression in the middle, and creation of digestive anastomosis at the top. The mastery of each level is crucial prior to reaching the next level of complexity. TEUS has been incorporated in our arsenal and is impacting on a daily basis the way we offer minimally invasive therapy.
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- Rodrigo Duarte-Chavez
- Department of Internal Medicine, St. Luke’s University Health Network, Bethlehem, PA, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
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Hathorn KE, Canakis A, Baron TH. EUS-guided transhepatic biliary drainage: a large single-center U.S. experience. Gastrointest Endosc 2022; 95:443-451. [PMID: 34673007 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2021.10.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2021] [Accepted: 10/12/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS EUS-guided hepaticogastrostomy has been performed for many years with most published experience from outside the United States. The luminal access point can be from the esophagus, stomach, duodenum, or jejunum; biliary access can be either into the right or left intrahepatic system. Thus, we prefer the term EUS-guided transhepatic biliary drainage (ETBD). We describe what is believed to be the largest single-center U.S. experience of ETBD for management of benign and malignant biliary disease. METHODS This was a retrospective study of all ETBD conducted by 1 endoscopist between September 2014 and May 2021. RESULTS Two hundred fifteen patients underwent attempted ETBD: 85 for benign disease and 130 for malignant disease. Ninety-two patients (43%) had surgically altered anatomy (SAA). In 94 patients previously endoscopic attempts failed. The approach was transesophageal in 9, transgastric in 188, transduodenal in 5, and transjejunal in 5 patients. In 1 patient a bilateral approach was used. Standard fully covered self-expandable stents of 4- to 10-cm lengths and 8- or 10-mm diameters were used. Technical success was 95.3% and clinical success was 87.25%. Forty patients (18.6%) experienced adverse events (13 mild, 21 moderate, and 6 severe according to the modified American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy lexicon). Mean follow-up was 257.31 ± 308.11 days for all patients (124.53 ± 229.86 days for benign disease and 457.27 ± 466.31 days for malignant disease). Seventy-four patients (34.4%) had died at the time of data collection (66 in the malignant cohort, 8 in the benign cohort). Of those with malignancy surviving >6 months, 17.4% required reintervention. CONCLUSIONS ETBD is effective in the management of benign and malignant biliary obstruction for patients with SAA as well as native anatomy, with a modest adverse event rate.
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- Kelly E Hathorn
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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If endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) fails in cases of biliary obstruction and jaundice, percutaneous drains have been traditionally the current second-line option. Endoscopic ultrasonography-guided biliary drainage (EUS-BD) with choledocoduodenostomy or hepaticogastrostomy is alternative modality that have shown equivalent or better technical and clinical success compared with percutaneous drainage. Similarly, EUS-guided gallbladder drainage has emerged as a therapeutic option in acute cholecystitis as well. Furthermore, EUS-BD avoids some of the pitfalls of percutaneous drainage. Current research in EUS-BD involves optimizing devices to improve technical and clinical success. In centers with advanced endoscopists trained in these procedures, EUS-BD is an excellent second-line modality.
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- Shyam Vedantam
- Department of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USA
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- Division of Digestive Health and Liver Diseases, Department of Medicine, University of Miami, 1120 NW 14th Street, Clinical Research Building, Suite 11145 (D-49), Miami, FL 33136, USA.
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van der Merwe SW, van Wanrooij RLJ, Bronswijk M, Everett S, Lakhtakia S, Rimbas M, Hucl T, Kunda R, Badaoui A, Law R, Arcidiacono PG, Larghi A, Giovannini M, Khashab MA, Binmoeller KF, Barthet M, Perez-Miranda M, van Hooft JE. Therapeutic endoscopic ultrasound: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Guideline. Endoscopy 2022; 54:185-205. [PMID: 34937098 DOI: 10.1055/a-1717-1391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 153] [Impact Index Per Article: 76.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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1: ESGE recommends the use of endoscopic ultrasound-guided biliary drainage (EUS-BD) over percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD) after failed endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in malignant distal biliary obstruction when local expertise is available.Strong recommendation, moderate quality evidence. 2: ESGE suggests EUS-BD with hepaticogastrostomy only for malignant inoperable hilar biliary obstruction with a dilated left hepatic duct when inadequately drained by ERCP and/or PTBD in high volume expert centers.Weak recommendation, moderate quality evidence. 3: ESGE recommends that EUS-guided pancreatic duct (PD) drainage should only be considered in symptomatic patients with an obstructed PD when retrograde endoscopic intervention fails or is not possible.Strong recommendation, low quality evidence. 4: ESGE recommends rendezvous EUS techniques over transmural PD drainage in patients with favorable anatomy owing to its lower rate of adverse events.Strong recommendation, low quality evidence. 5: ESGE recommends that, in patients at high surgical risk, EUS-guided gallbladder drainage (GBD) should be favored over percutaneous gallbladder drainage where both techniques are available, owing to the lower rates of adverse events and need for re-interventions in EUS-GBD.Strong recommendation, high quality of evidence. 6: ESGE recommends EUS-guided gastroenterostomy (EUS-GE), in an expert setting, for malignant gastric outlet obstruction, as an alternative to enteral stenting or surgery.Strong recommendation, low quality evidence. 7: ESGE recommends that EUS-GE may be considered in the management of afferent loop syndrome, especially in the setting of malignancy or in poor surgical candidates. Strong recommendation, low quality evidence. 8: ESGE suggests that endoscopic ultrasound-directed transgastric ERCP (EDGE) can be offered, in expert centers, to patients with a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass following multidisciplinary decision-making, with the aim of overcoming the invasiveness of laparoscopy-assisted ERCP and the limitations of enteroscopy-assisted ERCP.Weak recommendation, low quality evidence.
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- Schalk W van der Merwe
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, AGEM Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.,Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Imelda General Hospital, Bonheiden, Belgium
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust, Leeds, UK
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- Department of Medical Gastroenterology, Asian Institute of Gastroenterology Hospitals, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, India
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- Gastroenterology Department, Colentina Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Institute for Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Surgery, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, and Department of Advanced Interventional Endoscopy, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Université catholique de Louvain, CHU UCL Namur, Yvoir, Belgium
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Pancreatobiliary Endoscopy and Endosonography Division, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, and Center for Endoscopic Research Therapeutics and Training (CERTT), Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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- Paoli-Calmettes Institute, Department of Gastrointestinal Disease, Marseille, France
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Interventional Endoscopy Services, California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Aix-Marseille Université, APHM, Hôpital Nord, Marseille, France
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- Gastroenterology Department, Hospital Universitario Rio Hortega, Valladolid, Spain
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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Salom F, Prat F. Current role of endoscopic ultrasound in the diagnosis and management of pancreatic cancer. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2022; 14:35-48. [PMID: 35116098 PMCID: PMC8788172 DOI: 10.4253/wjge.v14.i1.35] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2021] [Revised: 07/03/2021] [Accepted: 12/23/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) has emerged as an invaluable tool for the diagnosis, staging and treatment of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). EUS is currently the most sensitive imaging tool for the detection of solid pancreatic tumors. Conventional EUS has evolved, and new imaging techniques, such as contrast-enhanced harmonics and elastography, have been developed to improve diagnostic accuracy during the evaluation of focal pancreatic lesions. More recently, evaluation with artificial intelligence has shown promising results to overcome operator-related flaws during EUS imaging evaluation. Currently, an appropriate diagnosis is based on a proper histological assessment, and EUS-guided tissue acquisition is the standard procedure for pancreatic sampling. Newly developed cutting needles with core tissue procurement provide the possibility of molecular evaluation for personalized oncological treatment. Interventional EUS has modified the therapeutic approach, primarily for advanced pancreatic cancer. EUS-guided fiducial placement for local targeted radiotherapy treatment or EUS-guided radiofrequency ablation has been developed for local treatment, especially for patients with pancreatic cancer not suitable for surgical resection. Additionally, EUS-guided therapeutic procedures, such as celiac plexus neurolysis for pain control and EUS-guided biliary drainage for biliary obstruction, have dramatically improved in recent years toward a more effective and less invasive procedure to palliate complications related to PDAC. All the current benefits of EUS in the diagnosis and management of PDAC will be thoroughly discussed.
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- Federico Salom
- Department of Gastroenterology, Hospital Mexico, Uruca 1641-2050, San Jose, Costa Rica
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- Servide d'Endoscopie, Hopital Beaujon, Université Paris et INSERM U1016, Clichy 92118, Paris, France
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Dhar J, Samanta J. Role of therapeutic endoscopic ultrasound in gastrointestinal malignancy- current evidence and future directions. Clin J Gastroenterol 2022; 15:11-29. [PMID: 35028906 DOI: 10.1007/s12328-021-01559-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2021] [Accepted: 11/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) has come a long way from a mere diagnostic tool to an advanced therapeutic modality. With the advent of better technologies and accessories, EUS has found ground in the management of gastrointestinal (GI) malignancies, not only for diagnosis but also for therapeutic purposes. EUS can tackle a host of conditions, including hepato-pancreatico-biliary malignancies. Advances and experience in various EUS-guided biliary drainage techniques have enabled the endosonologist to tackle biliary obstruction when conventional techniques of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and/or percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD) fails. More and more emerging data not only establishes the safety of EUS-BD but also demonstrates superior efficacy over PTBD and sometimes even ERCP. Malignant gastric outlet obstruction can now be safely managed with EUS-guided gastroenterostomy. Starting from pain management in malignant tumors through celiac plexus neurolysis to various tumor ablative therapies, EUS has forged ahead over percutaneous treatment or surgical options in the management of GI malignancies. Additional data is now coming up on the prospects of EUS-guided immunotherapy and biological therapy for tumor management. The future of EUS therapeutics in the field of GI malignancies is bright. With increasing evidence, this modality becoming a key player in management of a host of complex clinical conditions arising out of GI malignancies is in the offing. This review focuses on elucidating the role of therapeutic EUS in the management of GI malignancies, a synopsis of various techniques, data on its safety and efficacy as well as future advancements in this domain.
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- Jahnvi Dhar
- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 160012, India.
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Karagyozov PI, Tishkov I, Boeva I, Draganov K. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided biliary drainage-current status and future perspectives. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2021; 13:607-618. [PMID: 35070022 PMCID: PMC8716984 DOI: 10.4253/wjge.v13.i12.607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2021] [Revised: 05/17/2021] [Accepted: 11/25/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) with stenting is the treatment modality of choice for patients with benign and malignant bile duct obstruction. ERCP could fail in cases of duodenal obstruction, duodenal diverticulum, ampullary neoplastic infiltration or surgically altered anatomy. In these cases percutaneous biliary drainage (PTBD) is traditionally used as a rescue procedure but is related to high morbidity and mortality and lower quality of life. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided biliary drainage (EUS-BD) is a relatively new interventional procedure that arose due to the development of curvilinear echoendoscope and the various endoscopic devices. A large amount of data is already collected that proves its efficacy, safety and ability to replace PTBD in cases of ERCP failure. It is also possible that EUS-BD could be chosen as a first-line treatment option in some clinical scenarios in the near future. Several EUS-BD techniques are developed EUS-guided transmural stenting, antegrade stenting and rendezvous technique and can be personalized depending on the individual anatomy. EUS-BD is normally performed in the same session from the same endoscopist in case of ERCP failure. The lack of training, absence of enough dedicated devices and lack of standardization still makes EUS-BD a difficult and not very popular procedure, which is related to life-threatening adverse events. Developing training models, dedicated devices and guidelines hopefully will make EUS-BD easier, safer and well accepted in the future. This paper focuses on the technical aspects of the different EUS-BD procedures, available literature data, advantages, negative aspects and the future perspectives of these modalities.
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- Petko Ivanov Karagyozov
- Department of Interventional Gastroenterology, Clinic of Gastroenterology, Acibadem City Clinic Tokuda Hopsital, Sofia 1407, Bulgaria
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- Department of Interventional Gastroenterology, Clinic of Gastroenterology, Acibadem City Clinic Tokuda Hopsital, Sofia 1407, Bulgaria
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- Department of Interventional Gastroenterology, Clinic of Gastroenterology, Acibadem City Clinic Tokuda Hopsital, Sofia 1407, Bulgaria
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- Clinic of Liver, Biliary, Pancreatic and General Surgery, Acibadem City Clinic Tokuda Hospital, Sofia 1407, Bulgaria
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Combined Endoscopic Stent-In-Stent Placement by Lumen-Apposing Metal Stents Through Self-Expanding Metal Stents for Simultaneous Malignant Biliary and Duodenal Obstruction. ACG Case Rep J 2021; 8:e00704. [PMID: 34841002 PMCID: PMC8613338 DOI: 10.14309/crj.0000000000000704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2020] [Accepted: 06/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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The palliation of simultaneous biliary and duodenal obstruction in patients with advanced pancreatic cancer is a clinically and technically challenging scenario. Endoscopic procedures are a valid alternative to surgical or percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage. The availability of self-expanding metal stents (SEMSs) and lumen-apposing metal stents (LAMS) have expanded therapeutic options. We describe a case in which biliary and duodenal obstructions were treated successfully with the combined use of SEMS and LAMS devices. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided biliary drainage with the use of new LAMS and a duodenal SEMS can be a valid option in expert hands as a palliative and minimally invasive treatment for gastric outlet and biliary obstruction.
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Tanisaka Y, Ryozawa S, Mizuide M, Araki R, Fujita A, Ogawa T, Tashima T, Noguchi T, Suzuki M, Katsuda H. Status of single-balloon enteroscopy-assisted endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in patients with surgically altered anatomy: Systematic review and meta-analysis on biliary interventions. Dig Endosc 2021; 33:1034-1044. [PMID: 33073407 DOI: 10.1111/den.13878] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2020] [Revised: 10/03/2020] [Accepted: 10/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in patients with surgically altered anatomy is still challenging. Usefulness of single-balloon enteroscopy (SBE)-assisted ERCP has been increasingly reported. Short SBE is considered beneficial with a 152-cm working length and a 3.2-mm working channel. This has increased the variety of devices that can be used during ERCP procedures. The aim of this pooled analysis was to evaluate the efficacy of SBE-assisted ERCP in patients with surgically altered anatomy and elucidate the current status. METHODS This systematic review only involved biliary interventions which excluded pancreatic cases. Studies involving SBE-assisted ERCP in patients with Roux-en-Y gastrectomy, hepaticojejunostomy with Roux-en-Y, pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple or Child procedure), or Billroth II gastrectomy were analyzed. Enteroscopy, biliary cannulation, and procedural success were assessed by pooling data in a random-effect model, according to the degree of heterogeneity, to obtain a proportion with 95% confidence interval (CI). The outcomes observed for conventional and short SBE cases were also reported. RESULTS Overall, 1227 SBE-assisted ERCP procedures from 21 studies were included. The pooled enteroscopy, biliary cannulation, and procedural success rates were 86.6% (95% CI, 82.4-90.3%), 90% (95% CI, 87.1-92.5%), and 75.8% (95% CI, 71.0-80.3%), respectively. Adverse events occurred in 6.6% (95% CI, 5.3-8.2%) of the procedures. Although good outcomes were reported for short SBE-assisted ERCP, these should not be directly compared to the outcomes observed for conventional SBE, as they assume different backgrounds and include confounding variables. CONCLUSIONS Single-balloon enteroscopy-assisted ERCP in patients with surgically altered anatomy on biliary interventions is effective.
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- Yuki Tanisaka
- Department of Gastroenterology, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Japan
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- Community Health Science Center, Saitama Medical University, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Japan
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Wang H, Hao YM, Yang S, Wang XF, Lin DL, Li T, Wang WA. Clinical features of hemobilia: Report of six cases and a literature review. Shijie Huaren Xiaohua Zazhi 2021; 29:1071-1076. [DOI: 10.11569/wcjd.v29.i18.1071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Hemobilia is a rare cause of upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Diagnosis and treatment of hemobilia can be difficult and challenging.
AIM To explore the causes of and treatment methods for hemobilia to improve its diagnosis and treatment.
METHODS The clinical data, causes of bleeding, and treatment methods for six patients with hemobilia diagnosed at our hospital from 2014 to 2018 were analyzed, and the relevant literature was reviewed to summarize the diagnosis and treatment processes of hemobilia.
RESULTS Of the six patients with hemobilia (including two females; mean age, 54.2 years), two had tumor lesions, one had gallbladder stones, one had gallbladder pseudoaneurysm, one underwent liver transplantation previously, and one had biliary tract infection; two were treated by surgery, one underwent endoscopic treatment, one underwent vascular intervention, and two were pharmacologically treated; five were cured, and one died from hemorrhagic shock.
CONCLUSION Diagnosis and treatment of hemobilia are difficult and challenging. Improving the understanding of hemobilia, timely and meticulous examination, and reasonable selection of treatment methods are the keys to improving the diagnosis and treatment of hemobilia.
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- Huan Wang
- Department of Gastroenterology, The Third Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100039, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Third Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100039, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Third Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100039, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Third Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100039, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Third Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100039, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Third Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100039, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Third Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100039, China
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Tyberg A, Napoleon B, Robles-Medranda C, Shah JN, Bories E, Kumta NA, Yague AS, Vazquez-Sequeiros E, Lakhtakia S, El Chafic AH, Shah SL, Sameera S, Tawadros A, Ardengh JC, Kedia P, Gaidhane M, Giovannini M, Kahaleh M. Hepaticogastrostomy versus choledochoduodenostomy: An international multicenter study on their long-term patency. Endosc Ultrasound 2021; 11:38-43. [PMID: 34494590 PMCID: PMC8887039 DOI: 10.4103/eus-d-21-00006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background and Objectives: EUS-guided biliary drainage (EUS-BD) offers minimally invasive decompression when conventional endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography fails. Stents can be placed from the intrahepatic ducts into the stomach (hepaticogastrostomy [HG]) or from the extrahepatic bile duct into the small intestine (choledochoduodenostomy [CCD]). Long-term patency of these stents is unknown. In this study, we aim to compare long-term patency of CCD versus HG. Methods: Consecutive patients from 12 centers were included in a registry over 14 years. Demographics, procedure info, adverse events, and follow-up data were collected. Student's t-test, Chi–square, and logistic regression analyses were conducted. Only patients with at least 6-month follow-up or who died within 6-month postprocedure were included. Results: One-hundred and eighty-two patients were included (93% male; mean age: 70; HG n = 95, CCD n = 87). No significant difference in indication, diagnosis, dissection instrument, or stent type was seen between the two groups. Technical success was 92% in both groups. Clinical success was achieved in 75/87 (86%) in the HG group and 80/80 (100%) in the CCD group. A trend toward higher adverse events was seen in the CCD group. A total of 25 patients out of 87 needed stent revision in the HG group (success rate 71%), while eight out of 80 were revised in the CCD group (success rate 90%). Chi square shows CCD success higher than HG (90% vs. 71%, P = 0.010). After adjusting for diagnosis, jaundice or cholangitis presentation, instrument used for dissection, and gender, CCD was 4.5 times more likely than HG to achieve longer stent patency or manage obstruction (odds ratio 4.5; 95% 1.1548–17.6500, P = 0.0302). Conclusion: CCD is associated with superior long-term patency than HG but with a trend toward higher adverse events. This is particularly important in patients with increased survival. Additional studies are required before recommending a change in practice.
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- Amy Tyberg
- Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical Hospital, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
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- Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans, Lousiana, USA
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- Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans, Lousiana, USA
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- Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical Hospital, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
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- Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical Hospital, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
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- Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical Hospital, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
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- Department of Endoscopy, Institut Paoli-Calmettes, Marseille, France
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- Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical Hospital, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
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Kiyanagi A, Fujisawa T, Ishii S, Tomishima K, Takasaki Y, Suzuki A, Ushio M, Takahashi S, Yamagata W, Okawa Y, Ochiai K, Saito H, Isayama H. Usefulness of Routine Plain CT the Day After an Interventional EUS Procedure. Saudi J Gastroenterol 2021; 27:275-282. [PMID: 34380872 PMCID: PMC8555768 DOI: 10.4103/sjg.sjg_81_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Interventional endoscopic ultrasound-guided procedures (I-EUS) are widely accepted as salvage procedures in ERCP-failed cases, and to drain fluid collected in the abdominal cavity. Although I-EUS has a relatively high incidence of complications and is severe/fatal in some cases, no follow-up strategy has been established. In our institution, plain computed tomography (P-CT) is performed routinely the day after I-EUS. In this study, we evaluated the usefulness of routine P-CT the day after I-EUS, as a follow-up method, and propose an algorithm. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed 81 patients who underwent I-EUS and evaluated the usefulness of P-CT, abdominal X-ray, laboratory data, and symptoms as a follow-up method. An adverse event (AE) was defined as an event requiring any treatment. RESULTS Technical success, clinical success, and AE rates were 96.3%, 90.1%, and 18.9%, respectively. In total, 30 patients had abnormal findings among the follow-up methods: 6 cases underwent additional procedures, 8 underwent medical treatments, and 16 were observed. The sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy for detecting AEs were assessed based on P-CT (85.7%, 100%, and 97.5%), X-ray (7.1%, 100%, and 83.5%), laboratory data (71.4%, 83.0%, and 81.0%), and symptoms (92.9%, 86.2%, and 87.3%). The sensitivity and accuracy of the latter two items were as high as those for X-ray, but specificity was lower than those for X-ray and P-CT. CONCLUSIONS Routine P-CT the day after I-EUS was useful for detecting complications and deciding to perform an invasive salvage procedure. Symptoms and laboratory data were useful to supplement routine P-CT.
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- Aya Kiyanagi
- Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan,Department of Gastroenterology, Obihiro Daiichi Hospital, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan,Address for correspondence: Prof. Hiroyuki Isayama, Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University, 3-1-3 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8421, Japan. E-mail:
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Risk Factors for Stent Migration into the Abdominal Cavity after Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Hepaticogastrostomy. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10143111. [PMID: 34300277 PMCID: PMC8306619 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10143111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2021] [Accepted: 07/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background: Endoscopic ultrasound-guided hepaticogastrostomy (EUS-HGS) is becoming increasingly popular. However, the risk factors for stent migration into the abdominal cavity remain unknown. Methods: Forty-eight patients undergoing EUS-HGS with placement of a long, partially covered self-expandable metallic stent (LPC-SEMS) were studied retrospectively to identify risk factors of stent migration. We determined the technical and functional success rates, and recorded adverse events, including stent migration. Results: EUS-HGS was technically successful in all patients. However, stent migration was evident in five patients (one actual and four imminent, 10%). Stent migration into the abdominal cavity was observed in one patient (2%), and the other four cases required additional procedures to prevent migration (8%). Logistic regression analysis revealed that the risk of stent migration increased as the initial (pre-procedure) distance between the stomach and liver at the puncture site increased (p = 0.012). Conclusions: A longer distance between the stomach and liver at the puncture site increased the risk of stent migration. However, during EUS-HGS, it is difficult to adjust the puncture position. It is important to ensure that the proportion of the stent in the stomach is large; the use of a self-anchoring stent may be optimal.
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Canakis A, Baron TH. Relief of biliary obstruction: choosing between endoscopic ultrasound and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. BMJ Open Gastroenterol 2021; 7:bmjgast-2020-000428. [PMID: 32727716 PMCID: PMC7394303 DOI: 10.1136/bmjgast-2020-000428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2020] [Revised: 05/26/2020] [Accepted: 06/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) was originally devised as a novel diagnostic technique to enable endoscopists to stage malignancies and acquire tissue. However, it rapidly advanced toward therapeutic applications and has provided gastroenterologists with the ability to effectively treat and manage advanced diseases in a minimally invasive manner. EUS-guided biliary drainage (EUS-BD) has gained considerable attention as an approach to provide relief in malignant and benign biliary obstruction for patients when endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) fails or is not feasible. Such instances occur in those with surgically altered anatomy, gastroduodenal obstruction, periampullary diverticulum or prior transampullary duodenal stenting. While ERCP remains the gold standard, a multitude of studies are showing that EUS-BD can be used as an alternative modality even in patients who could successfully undergo ERCP. This review will shed light on recent EUS-guided advancements and techniques in malignant and benign biliary obstruction.
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- Andrew Canakis
- Department of Medicine, Boston University Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Director of Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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Arnstadt B, Allescher HD. [Palliative endoscopy]. Chirurg 2021; 93:310-322. [PMID: 34137905 DOI: 10.1007/s00104-021-01426-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/07/2022]
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Endoscopy is the leading method in the diagnostics of gastrointestinal malignancies. With the increasing incidences of various tumor entities, a palliative treatment situation is already present in many patients despite an increasing number of screening strategies. Palliative endoscopy can make an essential contribution to alleviation of tumor-related symptoms, such as dysphagia, malnutrition, cholestasis, ileus and pain. Various approaches can be offered to safeguard the nutrition, e.g. percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) and percutaneous endoscopic jejunostomy (PEJ), for maintenance of the gastrointestinal passage (stents) and secretion drainage or to drain congested hollow organs. Furthermore, in cases of inaccessibility or impassability of stenoses due to tumors, endosonographically assisted punctures offer the possibility to guarantee new drainage options or continuities by stent placement. In all interventions possible contraindications and complications must be taken into account.
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- Benno Arnstadt
- Gastroenterologie, Hepatologie, Stoffwechsel, Nephrologie, Klinikum Garmisch-Partenkirchen GmbH, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Deutschland.
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- Gastroenterologie, Hepatologie, Stoffwechsel, Nephrologie, Klinikum Garmisch-Partenkirchen GmbH, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Deutschland
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Jagielski M, Zieliński M, Piątkowski J, Jackowski M. Outcomes and limitations of endoscopic ultrasound-guided hepaticogastrostomy in malignant biliary obstruction. BMC Gastroenterol 2021; 21:202. [PMID: 33952187 PMCID: PMC8097803 DOI: 10.1186/s12876-021-01798-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2021] [Accepted: 04/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Background Transpapillary biliary drainage in ERCP is an established method for symptomatic treatment of patients with unresectable malignant biliary obstruction. Percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage frequently remains the treatment of choice when the transpapillary approach proves ineffective. Recently, EUS-guided extra-anatomical anastomoses of bile ducts to the gastrointestinal tract have been reported as an alternative to percutaneous biliary drainage. To assess the usefulness of extra-anatomical intrahepatic biliary duct anastomoses to the gastrointestinal tract as endotherapy for unresectable malignant biliary obstruction and to determine factors affecting the efficacy of treatment. Methods A prospective analysis of the treatment results of all patients with unresectable biliary obstruction treated with EUS-guided hepaticogastrostomy at our institution in the years 2016–2019. Results Transmural intrahepatic biliary drainage (EUS-guided hepaticogastrostomy) was performed due to the ineffectiveness of ERCP in 53 patients (38 males, 15 females; mean age 74.66 [56–89] years) with unresectable biliary obstruction. Technical success of EUS-guided hepaticogastrostomy was achieved in 52/53 (98.11%) patients. Complications of endoscopic treatment were observed in 10/53 (18.87%) patients. Clinical success of EUS-guided hepaticogastrostomy was achieved in 46/53 (86.79%) patients. Bismuth type II–IV cholangiocarcinoma, hepatic metastases, ascites, suppurative cholangitis, and high blood bilirubin levels exceeding 30 mg/dL were independent factors for increased complications and inefficacy of EUS-guided hepaticogastrostomy. Conclusions In the event of transpapillary biliary drainage proving ineffective, extra-anatomical anastomoses of intrahepatic bile ducts to the gastrointestinal tract provide an effective method for the treatment of patients with malignant biliary obstruction.
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- Mateusz Jagielski
- Department of General, Gastroenterological and Oncological Surgery, Collegium Medicum Nicolaus Copernicus University, 53-59 Św. Józefa St, 87-100, Toruń, Poland.
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- Department of General, Gastroenterological and Oncological Surgery, Collegium Medicum Nicolaus Copernicus University, 53-59 Św. Józefa St, 87-100, Toruń, Poland
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- Department of General, Gastroenterological and Oncological Surgery, Collegium Medicum Nicolaus Copernicus University, 53-59 Św. Józefa St, 87-100, Toruń, Poland
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- Department of General, Gastroenterological and Oncological Surgery, Collegium Medicum Nicolaus Copernicus University, 53-59 Św. Józefa St, 87-100, Toruń, Poland
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Vanbiervliet G, Strijker M, Arvanitakis M, Aelvoet A, Arnelo U, Beyna T, Busch O, Deprez PH, Kunovsky L, Larghi A, Manes G, Moss A, Napoleon B, Nayar M, Pérez-Cuadrado-Robles E, Seewald S, Barthet M, van Hooft JE. Endoscopic management of ampullary tumors: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Guideline. Endoscopy 2021; 53:429-448. [PMID: 33728632 DOI: 10.1055/a-1397-3198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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1: ESGE recommends against diagnostic/therapeutic papillectomy when adenoma is not proven.Strong recommendation, low quality evidence. 2: ESGE recommends endoscopic ultrasound and abdominal magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) for staging of ampullary tumors.Strong recommendation, low quality evidence. 3: ESGE recommends endoscopic papillectomy in patients with ampullary adenoma without intraductal extension, because of good results regarding outcome (technical and clinical success, morbidity, and recurrence).Strong recommendation, moderate quality evidence. 4: ESGE recommends en bloc resection of ampullary adenomas up to 20-30 mm in diameter to achieve R0 resection, for optimizing the complete resection rate, providing optimal histopathology, and reduction of the recurrence rate after endoscopic papillectomy.Strong recommendation, low quality evidence. 5: ESGE suggests considering surgical treatment of ampullary adenomas when endoscopic resection is not feasible for technical reasons (e. g. diverticulum, size > 4 cm), and in the case of intraductal involvement (of > 20 mm). Surveillance thereafter is still mandatory.Weak recommendation, low quality evidence. 6: ESGE recommends direct snare resection without submucosal injection for endoscopic papillectomy.Strong recommendation, moderate quality evidence. 7: ESGE recommends prophylactic pancreatic duct stenting to reduce the risk of pancreatitis after endoscopic papillectomy.Strong recommendation, moderate quality evidence. 8: ESGE recommends long-term monitoring of patients after endoscopic papillectomy or surgical ampullectomy, based on duodenoscopy with biopsies of the scar and of any abnormal area, within the first 3 months, at 6 and 12 months, and thereafter yearly for at least 5 years.Strong recommendation, low quality evidence.
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- Geoffroy Vanbiervliet
- Department of Digestive Endoscopy, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice, Nice, France
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- Department of Surgery, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Gastroenterology, Hepatopancreatology and Digestive Oncology, Erasme Hospital, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Surgery, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Centre for Digestive Diseases, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Evangelisches Krankenhaus Düsseldorf, Dusseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department, Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc, Université Catholique de Louvain, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine, University Hospital Brno, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic.,Department of Surgery, University Hospital Brno, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Aziende Socio Sanitaria Territoriale Rhodense, Gastroenterology, Garbagnate Milanese, Italy
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- Department of Endoscopic Services, Western Health, Melbourne, Australia.,Department of Medicine, Western Health, Melbourne Medical School, University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Service de Gastroentérologie, Hôpital Privé Jean Mermoz, Ramsay Générale de Santé, Lyon, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Georges-Pompidou European Hospital, AP-HP Centre - Université de Paris, Paris, France
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- Gastroenterology Center, Klinik Hirslanden, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hôpital Nord, Assistance publique des hôpitaux de Marseille, Marseille, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Leiden University Medical Center, The Netherlands
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Morita S, Sugawara S, Suda T, Hoshi T, Abe S, Yagi K, Terai S. Conversion of percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage to endoscopic ultrasound-guided biliary drainage. DEN OPEN 2021; 1:e6. [PMID: 35310153 PMCID: PMC8828224 DOI: 10.1002/deo2.6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2020] [Revised: 01/28/2021] [Accepted: 01/30/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD) is a useful alternative treatment for malignant biliary obstruction (MBO) when patients have difficulty with endoscopic transpapillary drainage. We examined the feasibility of conversion of PTBD to endoscopic ultrasound-guided biliary drainage (EUS-BD) in patients with MBO unsuited for endoscopic transpapillary biliary drainage. METHODS This retrospective study included patients who underwent conversion of PTBD to EUS-BD between March 2017 and December 2019. Eligible patients had unresectable MBO, required palliative biliary drainage, and were not suited for endoscopic transpapillary drainage. Initial PTBD had been performed for acute cholangitis or obstructive jaundice in all patients. EUS-BD was performed following improvements in cholangitis. Sixteen patients underwent conversion of PTBD to EUS-BD. We evaluated technical success, procedure time, clinical success (defined as subsequent external catheter removal), adverse events (AEs), time to recurrent biliary obstruction (TRBO), and re-intervention rates. RESULTS Technical success was achieved in all patients (100%). The median procedure time was 45.0 minutes (interquartile range [IQR] 30.0-50.0 minutes). Clinical success was achieved in all patients (100%). There were mild early AEs in two patients (12.5%) (acute cholangitis: 1, bile peritonitis: 1), which improved with antibiotic administration alone. Recurrent biliary obstruction (RBO) occurred in six patients (37.5%). Kaplan-Meier analysis revealed a 50% TRBO of 95 days (IQR 41-246 days). Endoscopic treatment was possible in all RBO cases, and repeat PTBD was not required. CONCLUSIONS Conversion of PTBD to EUS-BD for the management of MBO is both feasible and safe. This approach is expected to be widely practiced at centers with little experience in EUS-BD.
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- Shinichi Morita
- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyUonuma Institute of Community Medicine Niigata University HospitalNiigataJapan
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- Department of Diagnostic RadiologyNational Cancer Center HospitalTokyoJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyUonuma Institute of Community Medicine Niigata University HospitalNiigataJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyUonuma Institute of Community Medicine Niigata University HospitalNiigataJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyUonuma Institute of Community Medicine Niigata University HospitalNiigataJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyUonuma Institute of Community Medicine Niigata University HospitalNiigataJapan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and HepatologyGraduate School of Medical and Dental SciencesNiigata UniversityNiigataJapan
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Op den Winkel M, Schirra J, Schulz C, De Toni EN, Steib CJ, Anz D, Mayerle J. Biliary Cannulation in Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiography: How to Tackle the Difficult Papilla. Dig Dis 2021; 40:85-96. [PMID: 33684915 DOI: 10.1159/000515692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2020] [Accepted: 03/04/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND In the setting of a naïve papilla, biliary cannulation is a key step in successfully performing endoscopic retrograde cholangiography. Difficult biliary cannulation (DBC) is associated with an increased risk of post-ERCP pancreatitis and failure of the whole procedure. SUMMARY Recommendations for biliary cannulation can be divided into (a) measures to reduce the likelihood of a difficult papilla situation a priori and (b) rescue techniques in case the endoscopist is actually facing DBC. (a) Careful inspection of the papillary anatomy and optimizing its accessibility by scope positioning is fundamental. A sphincterotome in combination with a soft-tip hydrophilic guidewire rather than a standard catheter with a standard guidewire should be used in most situations. (b) The most important rescue techniques are needle-knife precut, double-guidewire technique, and transpancreatic sphincterotomy. In few cases, anterograde cannulation techniques are needed. To this regard, the EUS-guided biliary drainage followed by rendezvous is increasingly used as an alternative to percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage. Key Messages: Biliary cannulation can be accomplished with alternative retrograde or less frequently by salvage anterograde techniques, once conventional direct cannulation attempts have failed. Considering recent favorable data for the early use of transpancreatic sphincterotomy, an adopted version of the 2016 European Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) algorithm on biliary cannulation is proposed.
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- Mark Op den Winkel
- Department of Medicine II, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Medicine II, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Medicine II, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Medicine II, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Medicine II, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Medicine II, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Medicine II, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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Makar M, Zhao E, Tyberg A. Personalized Approach to the Role of Endoscopic Ultrasound in the Diagnosis and Management of Pancreaticobiliary Malignancies. J Pers Med 2021; 11:180. [PMID: 33806458 PMCID: PMC7999426 DOI: 10.3390/jpm11030180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2021] [Revised: 02/13/2021] [Accepted: 02/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Pancreaticobiliary malignancies arise from different areas within the pancreas and biliary tree. Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is a well-recognized diagnostic and therapeutic modality in the treatment of pancreaticobiliary diseases, and more specifically, pancreaticobiliary malignancies. Traditionally used for diagnostic purposes, EUS plays a critical role in tissue sampling and cancer staging. The emergence of the new field of interventional EUS has allowed EUS to also play a critical role in therapeutic management. Novel interventional EUS procedures such as EUS-guided gastrojejunostomy (EUS-GE), EUS-guided biliary drainage (EUS-BD), and EUS-guided gallbladder drainage (EUS-GLB) can be utilized to treat complications of pancreaticobiliary malignancies such as gastric outlet obstruction, obstructive jaundice, and cholecystitis. In addition, interventional EUS procedures can be utilized for the palliation of unresectable malignancies both for source control with EUS-radiofrequency ablation (EUS-RFA) and for the treatment of abdominal pain refractory to opioid medications with EUS-guided celiac axis neurolysis. However, patient selection remains a critical component in both diagnostic and therapeutic interventions and must be tailored to individual patient wishes, disease pathology, and overall prognosis.
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- Michael Makar
- Department of Internal Medicine, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA; (M.M.); (E.Z.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA; (M.M.); (E.Z.)
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- Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
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Rugivarodom M, Aswakul P, Techathuvanan K, Chang A, Prachayakul V. Efficacy and safety of EUS-guided hepaticoesophagostomy (EUS-HES) for malignant biliary obstruction: the first case series. Surg Endosc 2021; 36:1117-1122. [PMID: 33625590 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-021-08378-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2020] [Accepted: 02/09/2021] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND EUS-guided hepaticoesophagostomy (EUS-HES) was reported as an alternative procedure when puncture through the esophagus was inevitable. However, the existing data is very limited. We aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of EUS-HES in patients with difficult malignant biliary obstruction. METHODS All cases who underwent EUS-HES at our institute were retrospectively reviewed. RESULTS A total of 11 patients underwent EUS-HES from January 2011 to December 2017. Five were male, and the mean age was 57.9 ± 6.3 years. The majority of the patients (8 out of 11 patients) had a biliary obstruction caused by cholangiocarcinoma. The technical success was 100%. The mean procedure time was 73.2 ± 37.6 min. The main reason for EUS-HES was the improper alignment of the bile duct due to left lobe hypertrophy. The clinical success was 90.9%. The mean overall survival was 97.8 ± 68.5 days. No major procedure-related complication, particularly pneumomediastinum, occurred. CONCLUSIONS EUS-HES is a technically feasible and safe procedure to provide biliary drainage, especially in patients with left hepatic lobe hypertrophy. Using a bougie dilator instead of balloon dilation can avoid previously reported complications.
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- Manus Rugivarodom
- Siriraj GI Endoscopy Center, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand
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- Liver and Digestive Institute, Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital, Bangkok, 10110, Thailand
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Vajira Hospital, Navamindradhiraj University, Bangkok, 10210, Thailand
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Hatyai Hospital, Songkhla, 90110, Thailand
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- Siriraj GI Endoscopy Center, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand.
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Boškoski I, Schepis T, Tringali A, Familiari P, Bove V, Attili F, Landi R, Perri V, Costamagna G. Personalized Endoscopy in Complex Malignant Hilar Biliary Strictures. J Pers Med 2021; 11:jpm11020078. [PMID: 33572913 PMCID: PMC7911877 DOI: 10.3390/jpm11020078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2020] [Revised: 01/25/2021] [Accepted: 01/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Malignant hilar biliary obstruction (HBO) represents a complex clinical condition in terms of diagnosis, surgical and medical treatment, endoscopic approach, and palliation. The main etiology of malignant HBO is hilar cholangiocarcinoma that is considered an aggressive biliary tract's cancer and has still today a poor prognosis. Endoscopy plays a crucial role in malignant HBO from the diagnosis to the palliation. This technique allows the collection of cytological or histological samples, direct visualization of the suspect malignant tissue, and an echoendoscopic evaluation of the primary tumor and its locoregional staging. Because obstructive jaundice is the most common clinical presentation of malignant HBO, endoscopic biliary drainage, when indicated, is the preferred treatment over the percutaneous approach. Several endoscopic techniques are today available for both the diagnosis and the treatment of biliary obstruction. The choice among them can differ for each clinical scenario. In fact, a personalized endoscopic approach is mandatory in order to perform the proper procedure in the singular patient.
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- Ivo Boškoski
- Center for Endoscopic Research Therapeutics and training (CERTT), Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 20123 Rome, Italy; (T.S.); (A.T.); (P.F.); (V.B.); (F.A.); (R.L.); (V.P.); (G.C.)
- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Center for Endoscopic Research Therapeutics and training (CERTT), Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 20123 Rome, Italy; (T.S.); (A.T.); (P.F.); (V.B.); (F.A.); (R.L.); (V.P.); (G.C.)
- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Center for Endoscopic Research Therapeutics and training (CERTT), Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 20123 Rome, Italy; (T.S.); (A.T.); (P.F.); (V.B.); (F.A.); (R.L.); (V.P.); (G.C.)
- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Center for Endoscopic Research Therapeutics and training (CERTT), Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 20123 Rome, Italy; (T.S.); (A.T.); (P.F.); (V.B.); (F.A.); (R.L.); (V.P.); (G.C.)
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- Center for Endoscopic Research Therapeutics and training (CERTT), Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 20123 Rome, Italy; (T.S.); (A.T.); (P.F.); (V.B.); (F.A.); (R.L.); (V.P.); (G.C.)
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- Center for Endoscopic Research Therapeutics and training (CERTT), Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 20123 Rome, Italy; (T.S.); (A.T.); (P.F.); (V.B.); (F.A.); (R.L.); (V.P.); (G.C.)
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- Center for Endoscopic Research Therapeutics and training (CERTT), Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 20123 Rome, Italy; (T.S.); (A.T.); (P.F.); (V.B.); (F.A.); (R.L.); (V.P.); (G.C.)
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- Center for Endoscopic Research Therapeutics and training (CERTT), Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 20123 Rome, Italy; (T.S.); (A.T.); (P.F.); (V.B.); (F.A.); (R.L.); (V.P.); (G.C.)
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- Center for Endoscopic Research Therapeutics and training (CERTT), Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 20123 Rome, Italy; (T.S.); (A.T.); (P.F.); (V.B.); (F.A.); (R.L.); (V.P.); (G.C.)
- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy
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Nennstiel S, Freivogel K, Faber A, Schlag C, Haller B, Blöchinger M, Dollhopf M, Lewerenz B, Schepp W, Schirra J, Schmid RM, Neu B. Endoscopic and percutaneous biliary interventions in patients with altered upper gastrointestinal anatomy-the Munich Multicenter Experience. Surg Endosc 2021; 35:6853-6864. [PMID: 33398586 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-020-08191-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2020] [Accepted: 11/17/2020] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND In patients with altered upper gastrointestinal anatomy, conventional endoscopic retrograde cholangiography is often not possible and different techniques, like enteroscopy-assisted or percutaneous approaches are required. Aim of this study was to analyze success and complication rates of these techniques in a large collective of patients in the daily clinical practice in a pre-endosonographic biliary drainage era. PATIENTS AND METHODS Patients with altered upper gastrointestinal anatomy with biliary interventions between March 1st, 2006, and June 30th, 2014 in four tertiary endoscopic centers in Munich, Germany were retrospectively analyzed. RESULTS At least one endoscopic-assisted biliary intervention was successful in 234/411 patients (56.9%)-in 192 patients in the first, in 34 patients in the second and in 8 patients in the third attempt. Success rates for Billroth-II/Whipple-/Roux-en-Y reconstruction were 70.5%/56.7%/49.5%. Complication rates for these reconstructions were 9.3%/6.5%/6.3%, the overall complication rate was 7.1%. Success rates were highest in patients with Billroth-II reconstruction where use of a duodenoscope was possible, complication rates were also highest in this scenario. Success rates were lowest in longer-limb anatomy like Roux-en-Y reconstruction. Percutaneous biliary drainages (PTBD) were inserted 268 times with substantially higher success (90.7%) as well as complication rates (11.6%) compared to the endoscopic approach. Compared to patients treated endoscopically, patients with PTBD had a lower performance status, more severe cholestasis and a significant higher rate of malignant underlying disease. CONCLUSION In patients with altered upper gastrointestinal anatomy, success rates of endoscopic-assisted biliary interventions are lower compared to PTBD. Still, due to the beneficial complication rates of the endoscopic approach, this technique should be preferred whenever possible and in selected patients who still need to be defined in detail, repeated endoscopic attempts are useful to help achieve the desired result.
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- Simon Nennstiel
- Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik Für Innere Medizin II, Klinikum Rechts der Isar der TU München, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, Munich, Germany.
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- Innere Medizin I, Krankenhaus Barmherzige Brüder München, Romanstraße 93, 80639, Munich, Germany
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- Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik Für Innere Medizin II, Klinikum Rechts der Isar der TU München, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, Munich, Germany
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- Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik Für Innere Medizin II, Klinikum Rechts der Isar der TU München, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, Munich, Germany
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- Institut für Medizinische Informatik, Statistik und Epidemiologie, Klinikum Rechts der Isar der Technischen Universität München, Ismaninger Straße 22, 81675, Munich, Germany
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- Klinik für Gastroenterologie und Hepatologie, München Klinik Neuperlach (München Klinik gGmbH), Oskar-Maria-Graf-Ring 51, 81737, Munich, Germany
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- Klinik für Gastroenterologie und Hepatologie, München Klinik Neuperlach (München Klinik gGmbH), Oskar-Maria-Graf-Ring 51, 81737, Munich, Germany
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- Klinik für Gastroenterologie, Hepatologie und Gastroenterologische Onkologie, München Klinik Bogenhausen (München Klinik gGmbH), Englschalkinger Straße 77, 81925, Munich, Germany
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- Klinik für Gastroenterologie, Hepatologie und Gastroenterologische Onkologie, München Klinik Bogenhausen (München Klinik gGmbH), Englschalkinger Straße 77, 81925, Munich, Germany
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- Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik 2, Klinikum der Universität München Standort Großhadern, Marchioninistraße 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
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- Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik Für Innere Medizin II, Klinikum Rechts der Isar der TU München, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, Munich, Germany
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- Medizinische Klinik II, Krankenhaus Landshut-Achdorf, Akademisches Lehrkrankenhaus der TU München, Achdorferweg 3, 84036, Landshut, Germany
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Gaujoux S, Jacques J, Bourdariat R, Sulpice L, Lesurtel M, Truant S, Robin F, Prat F, Palazzo M, Schwarz L, Buc E, Sauvanet A, Taibi A, Napoleon B. Pancreaticoduodenectomy following endoscopic ultrasound-guided choledochoduodenostomy with electrocautery-enhanced lumen-apposing stents an ACHBT - SFED study. HPB (Oxford) 2021; 23:154-160. [PMID: 32646808 DOI: 10.1016/j.hpb.2020.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2020] [Revised: 05/30/2020] [Accepted: 06/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND After ERCP failure or if ERCP is declined for preoperative biliary drainage before pancreaticoduodenectomy, endoscopic ultrasound-guided choledochoduodenostomy (EUS-CDS) with electrocautery-enhanced lumen-apposing stents (ECE-LAMS) might be needed. The aim of the present study was to assess the technical feasibility and short-term outcomes of pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) following endoscopic ultrasound-guided choledochoduodenostomy (EUS-CDS) with electrocautery-enhanced lumen-apposing stents (ECE-LAMS). METHODS A retrospective study of all EUS-CDS procedures with ECE-LAMS followed by PD performed in France since the availability of the device in 2016. RESULTS 21 patients underwent PD in 9 departments of surgery following EUS-CDS with ECE-LAMS. The median bilirubin level at endoscopic procedure was 292 μmol/L. A 6 mm diameter stent was used in 20 cases. No complications occurred during the procedure. During the waiting time, 1 patient had an acute pancreatitis post ERCP and 3 patients developed cholangitis, treated by either an additional percutaneous biliary drainage, or an endoscopic procedure to extract a bezoar occluding the stent, or antibiotics, respectively. PD with a curative intent was performed in all cases. Overall, postoperative mortality was nil and postoperative morbidity occurred in 17 patients (81%), including 3 with severe complications (14%). No patient developed postoperative biliary fistula. In the 21 patients followed at least 6 months, no biliary complications occurred, and no tumor recurrence developed on the hepaticojejunostomy/hepatic pedicle. CONCLUSION Pancreaticoduodenectomy following EUS-CDS with ECE-LAMS is technically feasible with acceptable short-term postoperative outcome, including healing of biliary anastomosis.
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Affiliation(s)
- Sébastien Gaujoux
- Department of Digestive and Endocrine Surgery, Cochin Hospital, APHP, Paris, France; Paris Descartes University, Paris, France.
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- Service D'Hépato-gastro-entérologie, CHU Dupuytren, Limoges, France; Faculté de Médecine de Limoges, Limoges, France
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- Service de Chirurgie Digestive, Hopital Privé Jean Mermoz, Ramsay Générale de Santé, Lyon, France
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, CHU de Rennes, Rennes, France; Faculté de Médecine de Rennes, Rennes, France
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- Service de Chirurgie Digestive et Transplantation Hépatique, Hôpital Universitaire Croix Rousse, Hospices Civils de Lyon, France; University Lyon 1, France
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- Service de Chirurgie Digestive & Transplantations, Hôpital Huriez - CHRU de Lille, France
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, CHU de Rennes, Rennes, France; Faculté de Médecine de Rennes, Rennes, France
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- Paris Descartes University, Paris, France; Department of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, Cochin Hospital, APHP, Paris, France
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- Department of Endoscopy, Beaujon Hospital, APHP, Clichy, France
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- Service de Chirurgie Digestive, CHU de Rouen, France
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- Service de Chirurgie Digestive, CHU de Clermont Ferrand, France; Department of HPB Surgery, Beaujon Hospital, APHP, Clichy, France
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- Faculté de Médecine de Limoges, Limoges, France; Service de Chirurgie Digestive et Endocrinienne, CHU Dupuytren, Limoges, France
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- Service de Gastroentérologie, Hopital Privé Jean Mermoz, Ramsay Générale de Santé, Lyon, France
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