Ramos D, Linhares M, Pereira M, Caldeira A, Banhudo A. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided drainage of a pelvic abscess - An alternative use of lumen-apposing metallic stents.
REVISTA ESPANOLA DE ENFERMEDADES DIGESTIVAS 2023;
115:151. [PMID:
36043539 DOI:
10.17235/reed.2022.8919/2022]
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Abstract
The use of lumen-apposing metal stent is well defined for endoscopic ultrasound-guided drainage of pancreatic collections (e.g. WON). However, it is not yet a well-established approach in the management of postsurgical collections. We present an alternative application of LAMS for EUS drainage of pelvic abscess, showing that it is a safe and minimally invasive technique, with excellent clinical results. This technique should be considered as a drainage alternative in these scenarios due to its lower morbidity and mortality, opening a new era in the approach to these lesions.
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