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Stefanovic S, Adler DG, Arlt A, Baron TH, Binmoeller KF, Bronswijk M, Bruno MJ, Chevaux JB, Crinò SF, Degroote H, Deprez PH, Draganov PV, Eisendrath P, Giovannini M, Perez-Miranda M, Siddiqui AA, Voermans RP, Yang D, Hindryckx P. International Consensus Recommendations for Safe Use of LAMS for On- and Off-Label Indications Using a Modified Delphi Process. Am J Gastroenterol 2024; 119:671-681. [PMID: 37934190 DOI: 10.14309/ajg.0000000000002571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION The study aimed to develop international consensus recommendations on the safe use of lumen-apposing metal stents (LAMSs) for on- and off-label indications. METHODS Based on the available literature, statements were formulated and grouped into the following categories: general safety measures, peripancreatic fluid collections, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-biliary drainage, EUS-gallbladder drainage, EUS-gastroenterostomy, and gastric access temporary for endoscopy. The evidence level of each statement was determined using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation methodology.International LAMS experts were invited to participate in a modified Delphi process. When no 80% consensus was reached, the statement was modified based on expert feedback. Statements were rejected if no consensus was reached after the third Delphi round. RESULTS Fifty-six (93.3%) of 60 formulated statements were accepted, of which 35 (58.3%) in the first round. Consensus was reached on the optimal learning path, preprocedural imaging, the need for airway protection and essential safety measures during the procedure, such as the use of Doppler, and measurement of the distance between the gastrointestinal lumen and the target structure. Specific consensus recommendations were generated for the different LAMS indications, covering, among others, careful patient selection, the preferred size of the LAMS, the need for antibiotics, the preferred anatomic location of the LAMS, the need for coaxial pigtail placement, and the appropriate management of LAMS-related adverse events. DISCUSSION Through a modified international Delphi process, we developed general and indication-specific experience- and evidence-based recommendations on the safe use of LAMS.
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- Sebastian Stefanovic
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
- Diagnostic Center Bled Group, Bled, Slovenia
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- Centura Health, Center for Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy, Colorado, Englewood, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg, Oldenburg, Germany
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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- Interventional Endoscopy Services, California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Imelda Hospital Bonheiden and University Hospitals Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Medicine, Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, The Pancreas Institute, University Hospital of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc, Université Catholique de Louvain, Department of Hepatogastroenterology, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatopancreatology and Digestive Oncology, Saint-Pierre University Hospital, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Paoli Calmettes Institute, Marseille Cedex 9, France
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- Gastroenterology Department, Hospital Universitario Río Hortega, Valladolid, Spain
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Inova Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church, Virginia, USA
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- Amsterdam University Medical Center, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Center for Interventional Endoscopy, AdventHealth, Orlando, Florida, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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Binda C, Fabbri S, Perini B, Boschetti M, Coluccio C, Giuffrida P, Gibiino G, Petraroli C, Fabbri C. Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Drainage of Pancreatic Fluid Collections: Not All Queries Are Already Solved. Medicina (Kaunas) 2024; 60:333. [PMID: 38399620 PMCID: PMC10890047 DOI: 10.3390/medicina60020333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2023] [Revised: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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Pancreatic fluid collections (PFCs) are well-known complications of acute pancreatitis. The overinfection of these collections leads to a worsening of the prognosis with an increase in the morbidity and mortality rate. The primary strategy for managing infected pancreatic necrosis (IPN) or symptomatic PFCs is a minimally invasive step-up approach, with endosonography-guided (EUS-guided) transmural drainage and debridement as the preferred and less invasive method. Different stents are available to drain PFCs: self-expandable metal stents (SEMSs), double pigtail stents (DPPSs), or lumen-apposing metal stents (LAMSs). In particular, LAMSs are useful when direct endoscopic necrosectomy is needed, as they allow easy access to the necrotic cavity; however, the rate of adverse events is not negligible, and to date, the superiority over DPPSs is still debated. Moreover, the timing for necrosectomy, the drainage technique, and the concurrent medical management are still debated. In this review, we focus attention on indications, timing, techniques, complications, and particularly on aspects that remain under debate concerning the EUS-guided drainage of PFCs.
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- Cecilia Binda
- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, AUSL Romagna, Forlì-Cesena Hospitals, 47121 Forlì, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, AUSL Romagna, Forlì-Cesena Hospitals, 47121 Forlì, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Azienda ULSS 5, 45100 Rovigo, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, AUSL Romagna, Forlì-Cesena Hospitals, 47121 Forlì, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, AUSL Romagna, Forlì-Cesena Hospitals, 47121 Forlì, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, AUSL Romagna, Forlì-Cesena Hospitals, 47121 Forlì, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, AUSL Romagna, Forlì-Cesena Hospitals, 47121 Forlì, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, AUSL Romagna, Forlì-Cesena Hospitals, 47121 Forlì, Italy
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Coluccio C, Facciorusso A, Forti E, De Nucci G, Mitri RD, Togliani T, Cugia L, Ofosu A, Anderloni A, Tarantino I, Fabbri C, Crinò SF. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided drainage of pancreatic collections with dedicated metal stents: A nationwide, multicenter, propensity score-matched comparison. Dig Liver Dis 2024; 56:159-169. [PMID: 37517962 DOI: 10.1016/j.dld.2023.07.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2023] [Revised: 07/08/2023] [Accepted: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND The new dedicated stents for endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided transluminal drainage of peri‑pancreatic fluid collections (PFCs) demonstrated optimal efficacy and safety profiles. AIMS This study aimed to evaluate the safety, technical and clinical success, and recurrence rate of PFCs drained with Lumen Apposing Metal Stent (LAMS) or Bi-Flanged Metal Stent (BFMS). METHODS Data from a multicenter series of PFCs treated with LAMS or BFMS at 30 Italian centers during a 5-year period were retrieved. The rate of adverse events (AEs), technical success, clinical success, PFC recurrence were evaluated. To overcome biases, a 1-to-1 match was created using propensity score analysis. RESULTS Out of 476 patients, 386 were treated with LAMS and 90 with BFMS, with a median follow-up of 290 days (95% CI 244 to 361). Using propensity score matching, 84 patients were assigned to each group. The incidence of AEs did not differ between the two stents (13.1% versus 15.5%, p = 0.29), mainly bleeding or recurrence rate (4.7% versus 3.5%, p = 1). Technical and clinical success in the BFMS and LAMS groups were 92% versus 95% (p = 0.36) and 91% versus 94% (p = 0.64), respectively. CONCLUSION Our study demonstrates that LAMS and BFMS have comparable safety profiles with similar technical and clinical success rates for EUS-guided PFC drainage.
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- Chiara Coluccio
- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Forlì-Cesena Hospitals, AUSL Romagna, Forlì, 47121, Italy.
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- Section of Gastroenterology, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Foggia, Foggia, 71100, Italy
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- Operative Endoscopy Unit, Niguarda Ca' Granda Hospital, Milano, 20100, Italy
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Salvini Hospital, Garbagnate, 20024, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Arnas Civico Hospital, Palermo, 90100, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, ASST Carlo Poma, Mantua, 46100, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Department, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Sassari, Sassari, 07100, Italy
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- Division of Digestive Diseases, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, 45219, USA
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- Endoscopy Unit, First Department of Internal Medicine, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, University of Pavia, Pavia, 27100, Italy
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- Endoscopy Service, Department of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services, ISMETT, Palermo, 90100, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Forlì-Cesena Hospitals, AUSL Romagna, Forlì, 47121, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, The Pancreas Institute, University Hospital of Verona, Verona, 37100, Italy
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Grande G, Gottin M, Carloni L, Cocca S, Russo S, Conigliaro R, Bertani H. Gastric leak closure after the misdeployment of a lumen-apposing metal stent. Endoscopy 2023; 55:E1017-E1018. [PMID: 37647932 PMCID: PMC10468267 DOI: 10.1055/a-2155-5080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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- Giuseppe Grande
- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Gastroenterology Research Unit, Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences “Mario Serio”, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Science – DIMEC, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria di Modena, Modena, Italy
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Khizar H, Yufei H, Yanhua W, Wangyang C, Ying B, Chenyu L, Zhicheng H, Ali K, Jianfeng Y. Safety and efficacy of lumen-apposing metal stents and double-pigtail plastic stents for endoscopic ultrasound-guided drainage of walled-off necrosis; a systematic review and meta-analysis. Ann Med 2023; 55:578-591. [PMID: 36779694 PMCID: PMC9930761 DOI: 10.1080/07853890.2022.2164048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/14/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Patients with walled-off necrosis (WON) are still challenging to treat safely and effectively. Recently, double-pigtail plastic stents (DPS), bi-flanged metallic stents (BFMS), and lumen-apposing metal stents (LAMS) have been employed with endoscopic ultrasound-guided (EUS-guided) drainage. However, there is little solid evidence to support the effectiveness and safety of using stents. This study aims to compare the outcomes of the LAMS and the PS. METHOD Till July 2022, a thorough database search was done, and studies that met the criteria were chosen. By using the RevMan software, the technical and clinical success and other secondary outcomes were calculated. Subgroup analysis was performed between the LAMS and the BFMS. RESULTS Fifteen studies (two randomized controlled trials and thirteen observational) with 687 patients receiving metal stents and 771 patients receiving plastic stents were selected for final analysis. There was no significant risk of bias or publication bias. The odds ratios (OR) for technical and clinical success were 0.36 (95% confidence interval (95% CI) 0.08, 1.52) and 2.26 (95%CI 1.62, 3.15), respectively. The OR for overall adverse events was 0.74 (95% CI 0.41, 1.34). In subgroup analysis, the LAMS and the BFMS showed the same outcomes. CONCLUSION Compared to DPS, LAMS had better clinical outcomes and fewer side effects when treating patients with WON.
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- Hayat Khizar
- Department of Gastroenterology, International Education College of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.,Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital, International Institute of Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Clinical Cancer Pharmacology and Toxicology Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine for Biliary and Pancreatic Diseases of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China.,Hangzhou Institute of Digestive Diseases, Hangzhou, China
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Seicean A, Pojoga C, Rednic V, Hagiu C, Seicean R. Endoscopic ultrasound drainage of pancreatic fluid collections: do we know enough about the best approach? Therap Adv Gastroenterol 2023; 16:17562848231180047. [PMID: 37485492 PMCID: PMC10357067 DOI: 10.1177/17562848231180047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2023] [Accepted: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023] Open
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Pancreatic fluid collection often occurs as a local complication of acute pancreatitis, and drainage is indicated in symptomatic patients. The drainage may be surgical, percutaneous, or endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) guided. In symptomatic collections older than 4 weeks and localized in the upper abdomen, EUS-guided drainage is the first choice of treatment. Lumen-apposing metal stents are useful in cases of walled-off necrosis, facilitating access to the cavity; however, they do not reduce the number of necrosectomy sessions required. In most pancreatic pseudocysts requiring drainage, plastic stents remain the first choice of treatment. This review aimed to summarize the principles and techniques of step-up therapy of pancreatic fluid collections, including preprocedural and postprocedural assessment and practical approaches of drainage and necrosectomy, making available evidence more accessible to endoscopists aiming to train for this procedure. Successful and safe EUS drainage connotes early recognition and treatment of complications and the presence of a multidisciplinary team for optimal patient management. However, the best time for necrosectomy, modality of drainage method (lumen-apposing metal stents or plastic stents), and duration of antibiotherapy are still under evaluation.
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- Andrada Seicean
- ‘Iuliu Hațieganu’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Department of Gastroenterology, Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology ‘Prof. Dr. Octavian Fodor’, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology ‘Prof. Dr. Octavian Fodor’, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- ‘Iuliu Hațieganu’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Department of Gastroenterology, Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology ‘Prof. Dr. Octavian Fodor’, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- First Department of Surgery, ‘Iuliu Hațieganu’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Armellini E, Metelli F, Anderloni A, Cominardi A, Aragona G, Marini M, Pace F. Lumen-apposing-metal stent misdeployment in endoscopic ultrasound-guided drainages: A systematic review focusing on issues and rescue management. World J Gastroenterol 2023; 29:3341-3361. [PMID: 37377584 PMCID: PMC10292149 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v29.i21.3341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2022] [Revised: 02/01/2023] [Accepted: 05/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The introduction of lumen-apposing metal stents (LAMS) for endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided drainages has marked a turning point in the field of interventional ultrasound and it is gathering worldwide diffusion in different clinical settings. Nevertheless, the procedure may conceal unexpected pitfalls. LAMS misdeployment is the most frequent cause of technical failure and it can be considered a procedure-related adverse event when it hampers the conclusion of the planned procedure or results in significant clinical consequences. Stent misdeployment can be managed successfully by endoscopic rescue maneuvers to allow the completion of the procedure. To date, no standardized indication is available to guide an appropriate rescue strategy depending on the type of procedure or of misdeployment.
AIM To evaluate the incidence of LAMS misdeployment during EUS-guided choledochoduodenostomy (EUS-CDS), gallbladder drainage (EUS-GBD) and pancreatic fluid collections drainage (EUS-PFC) and to describe the endoscopic rescue strategies adopted under the circumstance.
METHODS We conducted a systematic review of the literature on PubMed by searching for studies published up to October 2022. The search was carried out using the exploded medical subject heading terms “lumen apposing metal stent”, “LAMS”, “endoscopic ultrasound” and “choledochoduodenostomy” or “gallbladder” or “pancreatic fluid collections”. We included in the review on-label EUS-guided procedures namely EUS-CDS, EUS-GBD and EUS-PFC. Only those publications reporting EUS-guided LAMS positioning were considered. The studies reporting a technical success rate of 100% and other procedure-related adverse events were considered to calculate the overall rate of LAMS misdeployment, while studies not reporting the causes of technical failure were excluded. Case reports were considered only for the extraction of data regarding the issues of misdeployment and rescue techniques. The following data were collected from each study: Author, year of publication, study design, study population, clinical indication, technical success, reported number of misdeployment, stent type and size, flange misdeployed and type of rescue strategy.
RESULTS The overall technical success rate of EUS-CDS, EUS-GBD and EUS-PFC was 93.7%, 96.1%, and 98.1% respectively. Significant rates of LAMS misdeployment have been reported for EUS-CDS, EUS-GBD and EUS-PFC drainage, respectively 5.8%, 3.4%, and 2.0%. Endoscopic rescue treatment was feasible in 86.8%, 80%, and 96.8% of cases. Non endoscopic rescue strategies were required only in 10.3%, 16% and 3.2% for EUS-CDS, EUS-GBD, and EUS-PFC. The endoscopic rescue techniques described were over-the-wire deployment of a new stent through the created fistula tract in 44.1%, 8% and 64.5% and stent-in-stent in 23.5%, 60%, and 12.9%, respectively for EUS-CDS, EUS-GBD, and EUS-PFC. Further therapeutic option were endoscopic rendezvous in 11.8% of EUS-CDS and repeated procedure of EUS-guided drainage in 16.1% of EUS-PFC.
CONCLUSION LAMS misdeployment is a relatively common adverse event in EUS-guided drainages. There is no consensus on the best rescue approach in these cases and the choice is often made by the endoscopist relying upon the clinical scenario, anatomical characteristics, and local expertise. In this review, we investigated the misdeployment of LAMS for each of the on-label indications focusing on the rescue therapies used, with the aim of providing useful data for endoscopists and to improve patient outcomes.
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- Elia Armellini
- Department of Gastroenterology, ASST-Bergamoest, Seriate 24068, Bergamo, Italy
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- Department of Gastroenterology, ASST-Bergamoest, Seriate 24068, Bergamo, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia 27100, Italy
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- Department of Gastroenterology, “Guglielmo da Saliceto” Hospital, Piacenza 29121, Italy
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- Department of Gastroenterology, “Guglielmo da Saliceto” Hospital, Piacenza 29121, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, ASST-Bergamoest, Seriate 24068, Italy
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- Department of Gastroenterology, ASST-Bergamoest, Seriate 24068, Bergamo, Italy
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Facciorusso A, Amato A, Crinò SF, Sinagra E, Maida M, Fugazza A, Binda C, Repici A, Tarantino I, Anderloni A, Fabbri C. Nomogram for prediction of adverse events after lumen-apposing metal stent placement for drainage of pancreatic fluid collections. Dig Endosc 2022; 34:1459-1470. [PMID: 35599610 DOI: 10.1111/den.14354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2022] [Accepted: 05/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To generate a prognostic model based on a nomogram for adverse event (AE) prediction after lumen-apposing metal stents (LAMS) placement in patients with pancreatic fluid collections (PFC). METHODS Data from a large multicenter series of PFCs treated with LAMS placement were retrieved. AE (overall and excluding mild events) prediction was calculated through a logistic regression model and a nomogram was created and internally validated after bootstrapping. Results were expressed in terms of odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI). Discrimination was assessed by c-statistics and calibrated by comparing deciles of predicted and observed ORs. RESULTS Overall, 516 patients were included (males 68%, mean age 61.6 ± 15.2 years). PFCs were predominantly walled-off necrosis (52.1%). Independent predictors of AE occurrence were injury of main pancreatic duct (OR in the case of leak 2.51, 95% CI 1.06-5.97, P = 0.03; OR in the case of complete disruption 2.61, 1.53-4.45, P = 0.01), abnormal vessels (OR in the case of perigastric varices 2.90, 1.31-6.42, P = 0.008; OR in the case of pseudoaneurysm 2.99, 1.75-11.93, P = 0.002), using a multigate technique (OR 3.00, 1.28-5.24; P = 0.05), and need of percutaneous drainage (OR 2.81, 1.03-7.65, P = 0.04). By nomogram, a score beyond 200 points corresponded to a 50% probability of AE occurrence. The model was confirmed even when excluding mild AEs and it showed optimal discrimination (c-index 76.8%, 95% CI 74-79), confirmed after internal validation. CONCLUSION Patients with preprocedural evidence of pancreatic duct leak/disruption, vessel alteration, requiring percutaneous drainage or a multigate technique are at higher risk for AE.
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- Antonio Facciorusso
- Gastroenterology Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy.,Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, The Pancreas Institute, G.B. Rossi University Hospital, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Valduce Hospital, Como, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, The Pancreas Institute, G.B. Rossi University Hospital, Verona, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione Istituto G. Giglio, Cefalù, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, S. Elia-Raimondi Hospital, Caltanissetta, Italy
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center - IRCCS, Rozzano, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Forlì-Cesena Hospitals, AUSL Romagna, Forlì-Cesena, Italy
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center - IRCCS, Rozzano, Italy.,Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Rozzano, Italy
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- Endoscopy Service, Department of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services, IRCCS-ISMETT, Palermo, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Forlì-Cesena Hospitals, AUSL Romagna, Forlì-Cesena, Italy
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Facciorusso A, Amato A, Crinò SF, Sinagra E, Maida M, Fugazza A, Binda C, Coluccio C, Repici A, Anderloni A, Tarantino I, Fabbri C. Definition of a hospital volume threshold to optimize outcomes after drainage of pancreatic fluid collections with lumen-apposing metal stents: a nationwide cohort study. Gastrointest Endosc 2022; 95:1158-1172. [PMID: 34932991 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2021.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2021] [Accepted: 12/11/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS There is increasing interest in expanding the use of lumen-apposing metal stents (LAMSs) in patients with pancreatic fluid collections (PFCs). The aim of this study was to determine whether there is a hospital volume threshold for which patient outcomes could be optimized. METHODS Data from a large multicenter series of patients with PFCs treated with LAMSs were retrieved. Rate of adverse events (AEs) was the primary outcome. Multivariable models with restricted cubic splines were used to identify a hospital volume threshold by plotting hospital volume against the log odds ratio (OR) of AE rate. Propensity score matching was applied to obtain 2 well-balanced groups according to hospital volume, and univariate/multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to identify significant predictors of AEs. RESULTS Overall, 516 patients were included. Increasing hospital volume was associated with a reduced AE rate (P = .03), and the likelihood of experiencing an AE declined as hospital volume increased up to 15 cases. After propensity score matching, 175 patients in the high-volume (>15 cases) and 132 in the low-volume hospital group were compared. Overall, 41 AEs were observed (13.3%), of which 14 (8%) and 27 (20.4%) occurred at high-volume and low-volume centers, respectively (P = .001). Severe and fatal events were observed more frequently in low-volume centers (6% vs 1.7% and 2.2% vs 0%, respectively; P = .05). In multivariate analysis, main pancreatic duct injury (OR, 2.62; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.26-4.67; P = .02), presence of abnormal vessels (OR, 2.93; 95% CI, 1.41-5.02; P = .006), and institutional experience (OR, 2.95; 95% CI, 1.48-5.90; P = .002) were significant predictors of AEs. CONCLUSIONS With 15 procedures representing the minimum number of cases associated with the lowest risk for postprocedural AEs, hospital volume is associated with improved outcomes. (Clinical trial registration number: NCT03903523.).
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- Antonio Facciorusso
- Gastroenterology Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy; Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, The Pancreas Institute, G.B. Rossi University Hospital, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Valduce Hospital, Como, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, The Pancreas Institute, G.B. Rossi University Hospital, Verona, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione Istituto G. Giglio, Contrada Pietrapollastra Pisciotto, Cefalù, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, S. Elia-Raimondi Hospital, Caltanissetta, Italy
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center-IRCCS, Milano, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Forlì-Cesena Hospitals, Forlì-Cesena, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Forlì-Cesena Hospitals, Forlì-Cesena, Italy
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center-IRCCS, Milano, Italy; Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Rozzano, Italy
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center-IRCCS, Milano, Italy
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- Endoscopy Service, Department of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services, IRCCS-ISMETT, Palermo, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Forlì-Cesena Hospitals, Forlì-Cesena, Italy
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Hamada T, Iwashita T, Saito T, Shiomi H, Takenaka M, Isayama H, Yasuda I, Nakai Y. Disconnected pancreatic duct syndrome and outcomes of endoscopic ultrasound-guided treatment of pancreatic fluid collections: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Dig Endosc 2022; 34:676-686. [PMID: 34544204 DOI: 10.1111/den.14142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2021] [Accepted: 09/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Disconnected pancreatic duct syndrome (DPDS) frequently occurs in patients with acute necrotizing pancreatitis and resultant pancreatic fluid collection (PFC). We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate outcomes of endoscopic ultrasound-guided treatment of PFCs according to the presence of DPDS. METHODS Using PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane database, we identified clinical studies published until January 2021 with data comparing outcomes of endoscopic ultrasound-guided drainage of PFCs between DPDS and non-DPDS patients. We pooled data on technical and clinical success rates, PFC recurrence, and adverse events using the random-effects model. RESULTS We identified five eligible articles including 941 PFC patients treated with endoscopic ultrasound-guided interventions. Clinical success, defined as resolution of the PFC and symptoms, was achieved in a majority of the cases irrespective of DPDS (pooled odds ratio [OR] comparing DPDS to non-DPDS patients, 0.77; 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.33-1.81). Compared to patients without DPDS, patients with DPDS were more likely to undergo PFC recurrence (pooled OR 6.72; 95% CI 2.72-16.6) after clinical resolution of PFC. Prolonged plastic stent placement following the clinical resolution was more frequently performed in DPDS patients than in non-DPDS patients (pooled OR 15.9; 95% CI 2.76-91.9). No statistically significant difference was observed between the groups in terms of the rate of technical success, adverse events, or mortality. CONCLUSION Disconnected pancreatic duct syndrome was associated with higher rate of PFC recurrence after successful endoscopic treatment of PFCs. Future studies should evaluate effectiveness and optimal duration of long-term placement of transmural plastic stents for PFCs with DPDS.
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- Tsuyoshi Hamada
- Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.,Department of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Medicine, Cancer Institute Hospital of Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan
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- First Department of Internal Medicine, Gifu University Hospital, Gifu, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepato-biliary-pancreatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Hyogo College of Medicine, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Faculty of Medicine, Kindai University, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Third Department of Internal Medicine, University of Toyama, Toyama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.,Department of Endoscopy and Endoscopic Surgery, The University of Tokyo Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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Holmes I, Shinn B, Mitsuhashi S, Boortalary T, Bashir M, Kowalski T, Loren D, Kumar A, Schlachterman A, Chiang A. Prediction and management of bleeding during endoscopic necrosectomy for pancreatic walled-off necrosis: results of a large retrospective cohort at a tertiary referral center. Gastrointest Endosc 2022; 95:482-488. [PMID: 34678298 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2021.10.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2021] [Accepted: 10/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Lumen-apposing metal stents (LAMSs) provide an endoscopic method for management of walled-off necrosis (WON) and a gateway for the performance of endoscopic necrosectomy (EN). However, bleeding may occur in up to 20% of EN procedures. Predictive factors for bleeding in this patient population are unknown, and there is no agreed-on algorithm for the management of bleeding. The aim of this study was to evaluate preprocedural risk factors for bleeding in patients undergoing endoscopic drainage or EN for WON. METHODS A retrospective cohort of patients undergoing EN for WON was reviewed. Demographics, comorbidities, concurrent medications, and etiology of pancreatitis were recorded. Pre-, peri-, and postprocedural clinical variables were compared using the χ2 test and independent t test. RESULTS Between June 2014 and October 2020, 536 ENs were performed in 151 patients. Intraprocedural bleeding occurred during 28 procedures (5.2%) in 18 patients (11.9%). Endoscopic hemostasis was attempted in 8 patients (10 procedures). Eight patients (10 procedures) in total were treated by interventional radiology (IR). Thrombocytopenia (P = .006) and cirrhosis (P = .049) were associated with intraprocedural bleeding, although thrombocytopenia was present in only 1 patient. Identification of a vessel within the cavity endoscopically was also associated with bleeding (P < .001). On multivariate analysis, identification of a vessel within the cavity endoscopically remained a strong predictor of bleeding (P < .001), whereas cirrhosis was no longer significant. Patients who required IR for hemostasis were transfused with significantly more blood before the procedure than patients who did not (3.4 units vs .67 units, P = .002). CONCLUSIONS EN for WON was associated with a 5.2% per-procedure risk of bleeding and an 11.9% per-patient bleeding risk. Identification of a vessel within the cavity during endoscopy is predictive of bleeding during EN. Patients who require more transfusions before endoscopy may require earlier intervention by IR.
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- Ian Holmes
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Division of Internal Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Division of Internal Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Feng L, Guo J, Wang S, Liu X, Ge N, Wang G, Sun S. Endoscopic Transmural Drainage and Necrosectomy in Acute Necrotizing Pancreatitis: A Review. J Transl Int Med 2021; 9:168-76. [PMID: 34900627 DOI: 10.2478/jtim-2021-0031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Acute necrotizing pancreatitis occurs in 10%–20% of patients with acute pancreatitis (AP) which is one of the most important acute abdominal diseases that require hospital admission. Pancreatic necrosis is also associated with high mortality and morbidity. In the past 20 years, the treatment of pancreatic necrosis has shifted from open necrosectomy to minimally invasive techniques, such as endoscopic interventions. With the development of endoscopic techniques, the safety and effectiveness of endoscopic interventions have improved, but there exist several unresolved problems. Currently, there is no unified standard approach for endoscopic treatment of pancreatic necrosis that takes into account local expertise, anatomical features of necrosis, patients’ preferences, and comorbidity profile. We reviewed the current status of endoscopic therapy for acute necrotizing pancreatitis, focusing on the new endoscopic drainage technique and necrosectomy protocol.
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Pinto S, Bellizzi S, Badas R, Canfora ML, Loddo E, Spada S, Khalaf K, Fugazza A, Bergamini S. Direct Endoscopic Necrosectomy: Timing and Technique. Medicina (Kaunas) 2021; 57:medicina57121305. [PMID: 34946249 PMCID: PMC8707414 DOI: 10.3390/medicina57121305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2021] [Revised: 11/22/2021] [Accepted: 11/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Walled-off pancreatic necrosis (WOPN) is one of the local complications of acute pancreatitis (AP). Several interventional techniques have been developed over the last few years. The purpose of this narrative review is to explore such methodologies, with specific focus on endoscopic drainage and direct endoscopic necrosectomy (DEN), through evaluation of their indications and timing for intervention. Findings indicated how, after the introduction of lumen-apposing metal stents (LAMS), DEN is becoming the favorite technique to treat WOPN, especially when large solid debris or infection are present. Additionally, DEN is associated with a lower adverse events rate and hospital stay, and with improved clinical outcome.
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- Sergio Pinto
- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Department of Surgical Sciences, University Hospital of Cagliari, 09042 Cagliari, Italy; (R.B.); (M.L.C.); (E.L.); (S.S.); (S.B.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-07051096423
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- Medical Epidemiologist, Independent Consultant, 1202 Geneva, Switzerland;
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Department of Surgical Sciences, University Hospital of Cagliari, 09042 Cagliari, Italy; (R.B.); (M.L.C.); (E.L.); (S.S.); (S.B.)
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Department of Surgical Sciences, University Hospital of Cagliari, 09042 Cagliari, Italy; (R.B.); (M.L.C.); (E.L.); (S.S.); (S.B.)
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Department of Surgical Sciences, University Hospital of Cagliari, 09042 Cagliari, Italy; (R.B.); (M.L.C.); (E.L.); (S.S.); (S.B.)
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Department of Surgical Sciences, University Hospital of Cagliari, 09042 Cagliari, Italy; (R.B.); (M.L.C.); (E.L.); (S.S.); (S.B.)
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, 20090 Milano, Italy;
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Department of Gastroenterology, Humanitas Research Hospital-IRCCS, 20089 Rozzano, Italy;
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Department of Surgical Sciences, University Hospital of Cagliari, 09042 Cagliari, Italy; (R.B.); (M.L.C.); (E.L.); (S.S.); (S.B.)
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Podboy A, Nissen NN, Lo SK. Single-session EUS-directed transgastric endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (EDGE) and EUS-guided gallbladder drainage is safe and feasible. VideoGIE 2021; 6:509-11. [PMID: 34765845 DOI: 10.1016/j.vgie.2021.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Binda C, Coluccio C, Sbrancia M, Fabbri C. Role of endoscopic ultrasonography in the management of peripancreatic collections. Diagnostic and therapeutic approach. Minerva Gastroenterol (Torino) 2021; 68:162-176. [PMID: 33988009 DOI: 10.23736/s2724-5985.21.02874-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Pancreatic fluid collections are surrounded by a wall of granulation tissue and may contain necrotic debris. They occur following a severe acute pancreatitis and most of the cases resolve spontaneously after several weeks. However, their management may lead to a very hardto-treat condition, requiring a multidisciplinary approach. During the last decades we assisted to a change of paradigm involving Endoscopic Ultrasonography, from a pure diagnostic technique to an interventional-therapeutic one, allowing an effective, safe and less invasive approach than other existing treatment standards, historically consisting of surgical and percutaneous drainage. Treatment of pancreatic fluid collections is indicated if they become infected or symptomatic. Over the past years, exponential developments were done in interventional endoscopic approach, making it the first line suggested modality. The use of endoscopic ultrasound allows assessment of the collection, even when it is not directly bulging on gastrointestinal wall, creation of an internal fistulous tract, checking for surrounding vessels with the use of Doppler, and deployment of a stent avoiding the discomfort of external tubes. Several types of stent have been used for endoscopic drainage: plastic double pigtail stents, fully covered self-expanding metal stents and, more recently, lumen apposing metal stents, which are considered revolutionary because of their two-side flanges and wide and short internal channel, a new design that made easier direct endoscopic necrosectomy. This review aims to go through currently available literature on the diagnostic and therapeutic role of Endoscopic Ultrasonography to handle pancreatic fluid collections.
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- Cecilia Binda
- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Forlì-Cesena Hospitals, AUSL Romagna, Forlì-Cesena, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Forlì-Cesena Hospitals, AUSL Romagna, Forlì-Cesena, Italy -
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Forlì-Cesena Hospitals, AUSL Romagna, Forlì-Cesena, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Forlì-Cesena Hospitals, AUSL Romagna, Forlì-Cesena, Italy
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Auriemma F, Fugazza A, Colombo M, Spadaccini M, Repici A, Anderloni A. Safety issues in endoscopy ultrasound-guided interventions using lumen apposing metal stents: a review of the literature. Minerva Gastroenterol (Torino) 2021; 68:177-185. [PMID: 33871222 DOI: 10.23736/s2724-5985.21.02862-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Lumen-apposing metal stents (LAMS) are recently introduced devices that allow to create anastomoses. The indications for LAMS placement are increasing and currently these stents can be used in multiple clinical situations such as endoscopic drainage of pancreatic fluid collections (PFCs), endoscopic ultrasound-guided choledocho-duodenostomy (EUS-CDS), endoscopic ultrasound gallbladder drainage (EUS-GBD), endoscopic ultrasound gastrojejunostomy (EUS-GJ). Since their introduction, they have revealed to allow a higher rate of technical and clinical success, and potentially lower risk of adverse events (AEs) compared with previously available devices. Despite ongoing innovation, any advanced intervention carries risks of AEs. These AEs may occur during the deployment or can be delayed because of the consequent effects of the procedure and/or stent itself. This review represents an overview of current indications, technical and clinical results, with an extensive focus on safety issues related to placement and on long-term indwelling related ones.
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- Francesco Auriemma
- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Humanitas Mater Domini, Castellanza, Varese, Italy
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Division of Gastroenterology, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center - IRCCS, Rozzano, Milan, Italy.,Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Division of Gastroenterology, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center - IRCCS, Rozzano, Milan, Italy.,Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Division of Gastroenterology, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center - IRCCS, Rozzano, Milan, Italy.,Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Division of Gastroenterology, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center - IRCCS, Rozzano, Milan, Italy.,Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Division of Gastroenterology, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center - IRCCS, Rozzano, Milan, Italy - .,Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy
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Chantarojanasiri T, Ratanachu-Ek T, Isayama H. When Should We Perform Endoscopic Drainage and Necrosectomy for Walled-Off Necrosis? J Clin Med 2020; 9:E4072. [PMID: 33348675 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9124072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2020] [Revised: 11/24/2020] [Accepted: 12/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Endoscopic drainage and necrosectomy are now accepted treatment approaches for patients with symptomatic walled-off pancreatic necrosis (WON). The current recommendations advocate step-up approaches for the treatment of symptomatic WON. Previous recommendations stipulated that endoscopic intervention should be delayed until more than four weeks after the onset. Recent data on early drainage have been increasing and this option might be considered in well-encapsulated cases, but the percutaneous route is preferred if the drainage is performed within two weeks after onset or in nonencapsulated cases. Recently, additional drainage methods, such as the multiple gateway technique and multiple stent placement, have been developed to open up multiple dead spaces in the WON cavity. Endoscopic necrosectomy could be performed via the transluminal route or percutaneous route after failed initial and additional drainage procedures. The use of novel lumen-apposing stents is a promising treatment option that could reduce the number of steps, the procedure time, and the overall number of necrosectomies.
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Hindryckx P, Degroote H. Lumen-apposing metal stents for approved and off-label indications: a single-centre experience. Surg Endosc 2020; 35:6013-6020. [PMID: 33051767 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-020-08090-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2020] [Accepted: 10/03/2020] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS Lumen-apposing stents (LAMS) are approved to treat peripancreatic collections and for gallbladder and bile duct drainage. Over the last years, LAMS have also been used for off-label indications including gastrojejunostomy, gastro-gastrostomy and drainage of postsurgical collections. We aimed to analyze indications, technical/clinical success rates and complications of all LAMS placed over the last 2 years. PATIENTS AND METHODS Data from 61 consecutive LAMS (Hot Axios, Boston Scientific) in 57 patients were analyzed. Technical success was defined as successful deployment of the LAMS in the desired position. Clinical success was defined as follows: for pancreatic collections: resolution without the need for non-endoscopic interventions; for choledochoduodenostomy: ≥ 50% drop in baseline serum bilirubin within 2 weeks AND patient can receive chemotherapy if indicated; for gastrojejunostomy: resolution of gastric outlet obstruction and successful re-initiation of oral intake; for gastro-gastrostomy: successful endoscopic access to the excluded stomach; for gallbladder or postsurgical collection drainage: resolution of sepsis. RESULTS Indications were drainage of peripancreatic collections in 24 cases (39.3%), choledochoduodenostomy in 13 (21.3%), gastrojejunostomy in 6 (9.8%), gastro-gastrostomy in 13 (21.3%), gallbladder drainage in 1 (1.6%) and postsurgical collection drainage in 4 (6.6%). Overall technical and clinical success rates were high (57/61; 93.4% and 54/61; 88.5%, respectively). Clinical success rate for non-approved indications was 95.6% (22/23 cases). Complications occurred in 13 patients (21.3%, 4 serious). CONCLUSIONS LAMS are increasingly used in interventional endoscopy. In our cohort, more than one third of LAMS are placed for off-label indications, with a high success rate and acceptable complication rate.
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- Pieter Hindryckx
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Hospital of Ghent, Corneel Heymanslaan 10, 9000, Ghent, Belgium.
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Hospital of Ghent, Corneel Heymanslaan 10, 9000, Ghent, Belgium
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The endoscopic treatment of walled-off necrosis is rapidly evolving concurrently with an increasing number of endoscopic techniques, devices, and combined procedures. Thus, there is a growing armamentarium of alternatives for those patients in whom the conventional direct endoscopic necrosectomy is not enough. However, when the patient reaches this point he enters in an unexplored field and choosing the correct option can be challenging. Furthermore, there is no consensus on the number of endoscopic procedures to perform before considering that direct endoscopic necrosectomy has failed and therefore another strategy should be considered.
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- Gastroenterology, Georges-Pompidou European Hospital, France
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