EUS-guided drainage using a lumen-apposing metal stent (LAMS) has demonstrated promising clinical efficacy for peripancreatic fluid collection. However, intracavitary bleeding has been reported after LAMS placement. Yamamoto et al. reported endoscopic hemostasis using hemostatic gel for intracavitary bleeding.
Keywords: endoscopic ultrasonography-guided drainage; hemostatic agent; intracavitary bleeding; lumen-apposing metal stent; peripancreatic fluid collection.
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