Gastrointestinal Anastomosis with Lumen Apposing Metal Stent [PDF]
Gastric outlet obstruction, afferent or efferent limb obstruction, and biliary obstruction among patients with altered anatomy often require surgical intervention which is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Endoscopic dilation for benign etiologies requires multiple sessions, whereas self-expandable metal stents used for malignant ...
Deepanshu Jain +3 more
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Pilot study of a novel lumen‐apposing metal stent for endoscopic ultrasound‐guided procedures in porcine models [PDF]
Lumen‐apposing metal stents have expanded the therapeutic potential of interventional endoscopic ultrasound (EUS). The Hot‐Spaxus (Taewoong Medical Co., Ltd.), the second most commonly utilized lumen‐apposing metal stent, requires two operators for its ...
Benedetto Mangiavillano +11 more
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EUS-guided drainage using lumen apposing metal stent and percutaneous endoscopic necrosectomy as dual approach for the management of complex walled-off necrosis: a case report and a review of the literature [PDF]
Background Endoscopic ultrasound-guided drainage is suggested as the first approach in the management of symptomatic and complex walled-off pancreatic necrosis.
Cecilia Binda +9 more
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Endoscopic ultrasound-guided drainage of loculated malignancy-related ascites has been reported in limited case series with success in achieving symptomatic relief. In this case report, we detail the successful drainage of a loculated paragastric ascites
Jacqueline Reuangrith +2 more
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Lumen-apposing metal stent through the meshes of duodenal metal stents for palliation of malignant jaundice [PDF]
Abstract Background and study aims Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is the gold standard procedure for malignant jaundice palliation; however, it can be challenging when a duodenal self-expandable metal stent (SEMS) is already in place.
Mangiavillano, Benedetto +15 more
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Liver abscesses are rare entities for which percutaneous drainage is traditionally employed. The technique is simple, but associated with a significant rate of side effects and patient discomfort. We herein report a case of fungal left liver lobe abscess
Molinario Felice +6 more
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This narrative review provides an overview of the application of endoscopic ultrasound-guided biliary drainage (EUS-BD), including EUS-guided gallbladder drainage (EUS-GBD), for the treatment of malignant biliary obstruction.
Alessandro Fugazza +12 more
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Endoscopic retrieval of a buried lumen-apposing metal stent through an indwelling lumen-apposing metal stent [PDF]
Matthew R. Krafft, MD +3 more
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Lumen Apposing Metal Stents: How Far Are We From Standardization? An Italian Survey
Background and Objectives: EUS-guided transluminal drainage has increasingly developed, especially after the era of lumen-apposing metal stent (LAMS): a fully covered, barbell-shaped, metal stent with anti-migratory properties allowing direct therapeutic interventions through a wide and short channel.
Fabbri C. +6 more
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Massive Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding Following LAMS (Lumen-Apposing Metal Stent) Placement [PDF]
Pancreatic pseudocyst is a common complication of pancreatitis. Pseudocysts may require decompression when they become painful, infected, or start compressing surrounding organs. Decompression is achieved by endoscopic cystogastrostomy. Recently, the use
Bhavesh Gajjar MD +3 more
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