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Yasuda T, Hara K, Mizuno N, Haba S, Kuwahara T, Okuno N, Kuraishi Y, Yanaidani T, Ishikawa S, Yamada M, Fukui T. Safety of endoscopic ultrasound-guided hepaticogastrostomy in patients with malignant biliary obstruction and ascites. Clin Endosc 2024; 57:246-252. [PMID: 37743069 PMCID: PMC10984745 DOI: 10.5946/ce.2023.075] [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: 03/05/2023] [Revised: 04/30/2023] [Accepted: 05/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND/AIMS Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided hepaticogastrostomy (EUS-HGS) is useful for patients with biliary cannulation failure or inaccessible papillae. However, it can lead to serious complications such as bile peritonitis in patients with ascites; therefore, development of a safe method to perform EUS-HGS is important. Herein, we evaluated the safety of EUS-HGS with continuous ascitic fluid drainage in patients with ascites. METHODS Patients with moderate or severe ascites who underwent continuous ascites drainage, which was initiated before EUS-HGS and terminated after the procedure at our institution between April 2015 and December 2022, were included in the study. We evaluated the technical and clinical success rates, EUS-HGS-related complications, and feasibility of re-intervention. RESULTS Ten patients underwent continuous ascites drainage, which was initiated before EUS-HGS and terminated after completion of the procedure. Median duration of ascites drainage before and after EUS-HGS was 2 and 4 days, respectively. Technical success with EUS-HGS was achieved in all 10 patients (100%). Clinical success with EUS-HGS was achieved in 9 of the 10 patients (90 %). No endoscopic complications such as bile peritonitis were observed. CONCLUSION In patients with ascites, continuous ascites drainage, which is initiated before EUS-HGS and terminated after completion of the procedure, may prevent complications and allow safe performance of EUS-HGS.
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- Tsukasa Yasuda
- Department of Gastroenterology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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Okuno N, Hara K, Mizuno N, Haba S, Kuwahara T, Kuraishi Y, Tajika M, Tanaka T, Onishi S, Yamada K, Fumihara D, Yanaidani T, Ishikawa S, Yamada M, Yasuda T, Elshair M. B2 puncture with forward-viewing EUS simplifies EUS-guided hepaticogastrostomy (with video). Endosc Ultrasound 2022:350338. [PMID: 35848655 PMCID: PMC9526104 DOI: 10.4103/eus-d-21-00154] [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] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
Abstract
Background and Objectives: EUS-guided hepaticogastrostomy (EUS-HGS) is in widespread use; however, there are few dedicated devices. The B2 route is technically easier than the B3 route for guidewire insertion, dilation, and stenting but if performed with conventional oblique-viewing (OV) EUS, B2 puncture can cause transesophageal puncture and severe adverse events. The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of forward-viewing (FV) EUS, which we have developed to improve safety for B2 puncture in EUS-HGS (B2-EUS-HGS). Patients and Methods: This single-center retrospective study included 61 consecutive patients who underwent B2-EUS-HGS with FV between February 2020 and March 2021 at Aichi Cancer Center, Japan. The patients were prospectively enrolled, and clinical data were retrospectively collected for these 61 cases. Results: The overall technical success rate of EUS-HGS was 98.3% (60/61). The rate of EUS-HGS with FV was 95.0% (58/61) after three cases converted to OV, and that of B2-EUS-HGS with FV was 88.5% (54/61). The early adverse event rate was 6.5% (4/61). There were no instances of transesophageal puncture. Median procedure time was 24 min (range, 8–70), and no patient required cautery dilation. Conclusions: B2-EUS-HGS can be performed safely using FV, without transesophageal puncture, and supportability of the device is improved as FV is coaxial with the guidewire. FV was efficacious in B2-EUS-HGS, which shows promise for clinical application in the future.
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- Nozomi Okuno
- Department of Gastroenterology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Endoscopy, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Endoscopy, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Endoscopy, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Endoscopy, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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Matsubara S, Nakagawa K, Suda K, Otsuka T, Oka M, Nagoshi S. Practical Tips for Safe and Successful Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Hepaticogastrostomy: A State-of-the-Art Technical Review. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11061591. [PMID: 35329917 PMCID: PMC8949311 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11061591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2022] [Accepted: 03/09/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
Abstract
Currently, endoscopic ultrasound-guided hepaticogastrostomy (EUS-HGS) is widely performed worldwide for various benign and malignant biliary diseases in cases of difficult or unsuccessful endoscopic transpapillary cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). Furthermore, its applicability as primary drainage has also been reported. Although recent advances in EUS systems and equipment have made EUS-HGS easier and safer, the risk of serious adverse events such as bile leak and stent migration still exists. Physicians and assistants need not only sufficient skills and experience in ERCP-related procedures and basic EUS-related procedures such as fine needle aspiration and pancreatic fluid collection drainage, but also knowledge and techniques specific to EUS-HGS. This technical review mainly focuses on EUS-HGS with self-expandable metal stents for unresectable malignant biliary obstruction and presents the latest and detailed tips for safe and successful performance of the technique.
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- Saburo Matsubara
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +81-49-228-3400 (ext. 7839); Fax: +81-49-226-5284
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Chantarojanasiri T, Ratanachu-Ek T, Pausawasdi N. What You Need to Know Before Performing Endoscopic Ultrasound-guided Hepaticogastrostomy. Clin Endosc 2021; 54:301-308. [PMID: 34082486 PMCID: PMC8182256 DOI: 10.5946/ce.2021.103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2021] [Accepted: 04/25/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is the primary treatment modality for bile duct obstruction. When ERCP is unsuccessful, percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage can be an alternative method. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided biliary drainage (EUS-BD) has emerged as a treatment option for biliary obstruction, especially after ERCP failure. EUS-BD offers transluminal intrahepatic and extrahepatic drainage through a transgastric and transduodenal approach. EUS-guided hepaticogastrostomy (EUS-HGS) is an excellent choice for patients with hilar strictures or those with a surgically altered anatomy. The optimal steps in EUS-HGS are case selection, bile duct visualization, puncture-site selection, wire insertion and manipulation, tract dilation, and stent placement. Caution should be taken at each step to prevent complications. Dedicated devices for EUS-HGS have been developed to improve the technical success rate and reduce complications. This technical review focuses on the essential practical points at each step of EUS-HGS.
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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