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EUS-guided gastroenterostomy: Initial experience in a brazilian tertiary center
Joel Fernandez de Oliveira1, Martin Andres Coronel Cordero1, Gustavo Rosa de Almeida Lima1
1Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo (Icesp) da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (FMUSP), Serviço de Endoscopia Gastrointestinal, São Paulo, SP, Brasil.
EUS-guided gastroenterostomy (EUS-GE) offers a promising new treatment for malignant gastric outlet obstruction (GOO). Initial results show high technical and clinical success rates with no adverse events, enabling patients to tolerate soft diets.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Interventional Endoscopy
Background:
- Malignant gastric outlet obstruction (GOO) significantly impacts patient quality of life.
- EUS-guided gastroenterostomy (EUS-GE) is an emerging endoscopic technique for GOO palliation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the initial outcomes of EUS-guided gastroenterostomy (EUS-GE) for malignant gastric outlet obstruction (GOO).
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of patients with GOO undergoing EUS-GE.
- Technical success defined by successful gastroenterostomy creation.
- Clinical success defined by soft diet tolerance post-procedure.
Main Results:
- Three patients with malignant GOO were included.
- 100% technical and clinical success rates were achieved.
- No adverse events were reported, with good diet tolerance at 1 month.
Conclusions:
- EUS-guided gastroenterostomy (EUS-GE) is a safe and effective palliative option for malignant gastric outlet obstruction (GOO).
- This technique demonstrates significant promise for improving patient outcomes.
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