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DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-117714
Through-the-mesh technique after endoscopic ultrasonography-guided hepaticogastrostomy: a novel re-intervention method
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Publikationsdatum:
22. November 2016 (online)
Endoscopic ultrasonography-guided hepaticogastrostomy (EUS-HGS) is increasingly used to manage failed endoscopic biliary drainage in patients with malignant biliary obstruction [1] [2] [3]. A recent study showed that, for EUS-HGS, a stent ≥ 3 cm in length in the luminal portion may be suitable to prevent stent migration and achieve long-term stent patency [4]. However, such a placement can sometimes make re-intervention difficult. Here, we describe a novel re-intervention technique for HGS stent occlusion.
A 75-year-old man with advanced pancreatic cancer presented with a recurrence of jaundice 11 months after undergoing EUS-HGS using a covered metal stent (Niti-S Biliary Covered Stent; 8 × 100 mm; Taewoong Medical, Seoul, Korea) for distal malignant biliary obstruction ([Fig. 1 a]). Computed tomography (CT) revealed a dilated intrahepatic and extrahepatic bile duct ([Fig.1 b]), and gastroscopy confirmed stent occlusion ([Fig. 2]). Re-intervention was attempted via the HGS route; however, insertion of an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) catheter into the intrahepatic bile duct through the proximal end of the HGS stent failed.
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Re-intervention through the stent mesh was then attempted. A 0.025-inch stiff guidewire was inserted, penetrating the stent cover membrane close to the gastric puncture site ([Fig. 3]). Next, a 6-mm fine-gauge balloon catheter (REN; 3-Fr tip; Kaneka Medix, Osaka, Japan) was inserted into the bile duct, breaking through and opening the stent cover membrane. After successfully advancing the guidewire through the distal biliary stricture into the duodenum, an additional metal stent (BileRush selective; 10 × 60 mm, 5.7-Fr delivery system; Piolax, Kanagawa, Japan) was inserted through the mesh of the HGS stent to cover the biliary stricture in an antegrade fashion ([Fig. 4]; [Video 1]).
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Qualität:
The postoperative period was uneventful and the patient’s jaundice resolved in a few days. This “through-the-mesh” technique is simple and safe, and could be a useful re-intervention option after EUS-HGS.
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Competing interests: None
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References
- 1 Burmester E, Niehaus J, Leineweber T et al. EUS-cholangio-drainage of the bile duct: report of 4 cases. Gastrointest Endosc 2003; 57: 246-251
- 2 Poincloux L, Rouquette O, Buc E et al. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided biliary drainage after failed ERCP: cumulative experience of 101 procedures at a single center. Endoscopy 2015; 47: 794-801
- 3 Wang K, Zhu J, Xing L et al. Assessment and safety of EUS-guided biliary drainage: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Gastrointest Endosc 2016; 83: 1218-1227
- 4 Ogura T, Yamamoto K, Sano T et al. Stent length is impact factor associated with stent patency in endoscopic ultrasound-guided hepaticogastrostomy. J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2015; 30: 1748-1752
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References
- 1 Burmester E, Niehaus J, Leineweber T et al. EUS-cholangio-drainage of the bile duct: report of 4 cases. Gastrointest Endosc 2003; 57: 246-251
- 2 Poincloux L, Rouquette O, Buc E et al. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided biliary drainage after failed ERCP: cumulative experience of 101 procedures at a single center. Endoscopy 2015; 47: 794-801
- 3 Wang K, Zhu J, Xing L et al. Assessment and safety of EUS-guided biliary drainage: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Gastrointest Endosc 2016; 83: 1218-1227
- 4 Ogura T, Yamamoto K, Sano T et al. Stent length is impact factor associated with stent patency in endoscopic ultrasound-guided hepaticogastrostomy. J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2015; 30: 1748-1752
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