EUS-guided gastroenterostomy: Initial experience in a brazilian tertiary center

Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992). 2020 Nov;66(11):1521-1525. doi: 10.1590/1806-9282.66.11.1521.

Abstract

Introduction: EUS-guided gastroenterostomy (EUS-GE) is a novel procedure for palliation of malignant gastric outlet obstruction (GOO). Our aim was to evaluate the outcomes of this technique in our initial experience.

Methods: Patients with GOO from our institute were included. Technical success was defined as the successful creation of a gastroenterostomy. Clinical success was defined as the ability to tolerate a soft diet after the procedure. We assessed adverse events and diet tolerance 1 month after the procedure.

Results: Three patients were included. Technical and clinical success was achieved in all cases. There were no adverse events and good diet tolerance was observed 1 month after the procedure in the included patients.

Conclusion: EUS-GE is a promising treatment for patients with GOO.

MeSH terms

  • Brazil
  • Endosonography*
  • Gastric Outlet Obstruction / diagnostic imaging
  • Gastric Outlet Obstruction / etiology
  • Gastric Outlet Obstruction / surgery
  • Gastroenterostomy*
  • Humans
  • Stents
  • Tertiary Care Centers