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Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Biliary Drainage: Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Hepaticogastrostomy in Malignant Biliary Obstruction
Published on: March 25, 2022
Brazilian Society of Surgical Oncology guidelines for malignant bowel obstruction management
Renato Morato Zanatto1, Claudia Naylor Lisboa2, Junea Caris de Oliveira1
1Department of Surgical Oncology, Amaral Carvalho Cancer Hospital, Jaú, SP, Brazil.
Background:
Malignant bowel obstruction (MBO) is a frequent complication in advanced cancer patients and especially those with abdominal tumors. The clinical management of MBO requires a specific and individualized approach based on the disease prognosis. Surgery is recommended. Less invasive approaches such as endoscopic treatments should be considered when surgery is contraindicated. The priority of care for inoperable and consolidated MBO is to control the symptoms and promote the maximum level of comfort.
Objectives:
This study aimed to develop recommendations for the effective management of MBO.
Methods:
A questionnaire was administered to all members of the Brazilian Society of Surgical Oncology, of whom 41 surgeons participated in the survey. A literature review of studies retrieved from the National Library of Medicine database was conducted on particular topics chosen by the participants. These topics addressed questions regarding the MBO management, to define the level of evidence and strength of each recommendation, and an adapted version of the Infectious Diseases Society of America Health Service rating system was used.
Results:
Most aspects of the medical approach and management strategies reviewed were strongly recommended by the participants.
Conclusions:
Guidelines outlining the strategies for management MBO were developed based on the strongest evidence available in the literature.
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