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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Endoscopy

Background:

  • Appendicitis is a common surgical emergency.
  • Traditional appendectomy carries risks of complications and appendix removal.
  • Endoscopic retrograde appendicitis therapy (ERAT) emerged in 2009 as an alternative.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of Endoscopic Retrograde Appendicitis Therapy (ERAT).
  • To highlight ERAT's efficacy and safety in treating appendicitis.
  • To discuss the potential of ERAT as a standard appendicitis treatment.

Main Methods:

  • ERAT involves appendiceal orifice access and intubation.
  • Key steps include lumen imaging, decompression, irrigation, fecalith removal, and stenting.
  • The technique has been adapted for complicated appendicitis cases, including in pregnant women and children.

Main Results:

  • ERAT has seen significant adoption in China since 2009.
  • Over 10,000 ERAT procedures were successfully performed by 2023.
  • The method is associated with rapid recovery and minimal complications.

Conclusions:

  • ERAT represents a paradigm shift in appendicitis treatment.
  • It offers an appendix-preserving, minimally invasive option.
  • Further standardization, research, and international collaboration are needed to advance ERAT globally.