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Upper intestinal and biliary tract endoprosthesis.

G N Tytgat, J F Bartelsman, F C Den Hartog Jager

    Digestive Diseases and Sciences
    |September 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    Endoscopic prostheses and Nd: Yag laser vaporization offer palliative treatment for upper gastrointestinal and biliary cancers. While successful, complications like perforation and dislocation occur, with laser therapy providing a shorter symptom relief interval.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Oncology
    • Interventional Endoscopy

    Background:

    • Malignant obstructions in the upper gastrointestinal and biliary tracts necessitate palliative interventions.
    • Endoscopic prostheses and Nd: Yag laser vaporization are established methods for palliation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the efficacy and complications of endoscopic prosthesis insertion and Nd: Yag laser vaporization for malignant upper GI and biliary obstructions.
    • To compare these endoscopic techniques with surgical palliative alternatives.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of endoscopic prosthesis insertion for upper GI and biliary cancers.
    • Evaluation of Nd: Yag laser vaporization for complex or unsuitable cases for prosthesis insertion.
    • Assessment of transpapillary prosthesis insertion for malignant jaundice, particularly in pancreatic cancer.

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    Main Results:

    • Successful prosthesis insertion in over 90% of patients, with complications including perforation (5-8%) and dislocation.
    • Nd: Yag laser vaporization shows comparable results to prosthesis insertion, but with a shorter dysphagia-free interval (approx. 6 weeks).
    • Endoscopic stenting for malignant jaundice is effective, but late clogging requires re-intervention; bifurcation tumors pose significant challenges.

    Conclusions:

    • Endoscopic stenting and laser therapy are effective palliative options for upper GI and biliary malignancies.
    • While generally successful, complications and limitations such as late clogging necessitate careful patient selection and management.
    • Endoscopic palliation competes favorably with surgical options for malignant jaundice in pancreatic cancer.