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Su HJ, Chen CC, Kuo YT, Han ML, Tsai MC, Liu KL, Wang HP. Clinical outcomes of different types of metallic stents in malignant distal duodenum stenosis: A retrospective study. J Formos Med Assoc 2024; 123:854-859. [PMID: 38171957 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfma.2023.12.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2023] [Revised: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND/PURPOSE Endoscopic stenting at malignant distal duodenum stenosis (MDDS) is challenging because of the duodenal C-loop configuration, the acute angle of the duodenojejunal junction, and the limited length of the endoscope. Few studies have investigated the clinical outcomes of stenting at the distal duodenum. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the clinical outcomes of treating MDDS with different types of metallic stents. METHODS From January 2012 to December 2020, fifty-six patients with MDDS who underwent duodenal stenting were enrolled for analysis. Thirty-five patients received uncovered self-expandable metallic stents (UC-SEMS), and twenty-one patients received partially covered self-expandable metallic stents (PC-SEMS). All patients were followed up till death or for 18 months. The clinical success rate, stent dysfunction rate, and stent patency were compared between the groups. Multivariate analysis was conducted to identify factors related to stent dysfunction. RESULTS The clinical success rates were 85.7 % in both the UC-SEMS and PC-SEMS groups. Stent dysfunction rates (UC-SEMS: 34.3 %, PC-SEMS: 38.1 %, p = 0.773) and the average stent patency (UC-SEMS: 117.2 days, PC-SEMS: 100.0 days, p = 0.576) were not statistically different between the groups. Multivariate analysis disclosed the age ≥65 years was significantly related to stent dysfunction (odds ratio: 4.78, p = 0.031). CONCLUSION Both UC-SEMS and PC-SEMS are safe and effective treatment options for MDDS. However, stent dysfunction remains a significant issue to overcome, particularly in the elderly. Further research is needed to explore novel strategies that can improve the effectiveness of stent placement and reduce the risk of stent dysfunction.
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- Hau-Jyun Su
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan; School of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan; Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan; Division of Endoscopy, Department of Integrated Diagnostics and Therapeutics, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan; Division of Endoscopy, Department of Integrated Diagnostics and Therapeutics, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan; School of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Imaging, National Taiwan University Cancer Center, National Taiwan University Hospital and National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Lai H, Wu K, Liu Y, Li D, Peng T, Zhang B. Efficacy and safety of self-expandable metal stent placement for treatment of primary and metastatic gastric outlet obstruction. Ir J Med Sci 2023; 192:2077-2084. [PMID: 36441448 DOI: 10.1007/s11845-022-03195-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2022] [Accepted: 10/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND GOALS: Gastric outlet obstruction (GOO) usually occurs at the pylorus or the duodenum through primary gastric, duodenal, or pancreatic tumors. However, metastatic GOO is relatively rare. Although self-expandable metal stent (SEMS) placement is often performed as an alternative and practical palliative approach for primary GOO, there are few reports of metastatic GOO treatment with SEMS. This study aimed to investigate the efficacy, safety, stent patency, and complications of SEMS for treating primary and metastatic GOO. METHODS The data of 42 patients with GOO who received SEMS from November 2016 to April 2022 were reviewed retrospectively. Patients were divided into primary group (n = 25) and metastatic group (n = 17) according to the cause of GOO. The rates of technical and clinical success, stent patency, and complications were compared between the two groups. RESULTS The overall technical and clinical success rates were 97.9% and 93.5%, respectively. The total SEMS implantation time was 48.2 ± 33.5 (10.0-140.0) minutes. The primary technical success rate was 100.0% in both primary and metastatic groups, and the primary clinical success rate was 96.0% (24/25) in the primary group vs 88.2% (15/17) in the metastatic group (P = 0.350). After reintervention, the secondary technical success rate was 100.0% (27/27) in the primary group vs 95.0% (19/20) in the metastatic group (P = 0.330); and the secondary clinical success rate was 96.3% (26/27) in the primary group vs 89.5% (17/19) in the metastatic group (P = 0.367). No serious complications, such as gastrointestinal perforation, stent migration, bleeding, or aspiration pneumonia, were observed in these patients. CONCLUSIONS SEMS under fluoroscopic guidance is an effective and safe treatment for primary and metastatic GOO. The etiology of obstruction did not influence stent patency or complications. Therefore, stent implantation is recommended for patients with metastatic GOO caused by multiple peritoneal metastases to improve their quality of life.
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- Haiyang Lai
- Department of Interventional Center, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 26, Yuancun Erheng Road, 510655, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Interventional Center, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 26, Yuancun Erheng Road, 510655, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Interventional Center, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 26, Yuancun Erheng Road, 510655, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Interventional Center, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 26, Yuancun Erheng Road, 510655, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Interventional Center, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 26, Yuancun Erheng Road, 510655, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Interventional Center, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 26, Yuancun Erheng Road, 510655, Guangzhou, China.
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Krishnamoorthi R, Bomman S, Benias P, Kozarek RA, Peetermans JA, McMullen E, Gjata O, Irani SS. Efficacy and safety of endoscopic duodenal stent versus endoscopic or surgical gastrojejunostomy to treat malignant gastric outlet obstruction: systematic review and meta-analysis. Endosc Int Open 2022; 10:E874-E897. [PMID: 35692924 PMCID: PMC9187371 DOI: 10.1055/a-1794-0635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2021] [Accepted: 01/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Background and study aims Malignant disease accounts for up to 80 % of gastric outlet obstruction (GOO) cases, which may be treated with duodenal self-expanding metal stents (SEMS), surgical gastrojejunostomy (GJ), and more recently endoscopic-ultrasound-guided gastroenterostomy (EUS-GE). These three treatments have not been compared head-to-head in a randomized trial. Methods We searched the Embase and MEDLINE databases for studies published January 2015-February 2021 assessing treatment of malignant GOO using duodenal SEMS, endoscopic (EUS-GE) or surgical (laparoscopic or open) GJ. Efficacy outcomes assessed included technical and clinical success rates, GOO recurrence and reintervention. Safety outcomes included procedure-related bleeding or perforation, and stent-related events for the duodenal SEMS and EUS-GE arms. Results EUS-GE had a lower rate of technical success (95.3%) than duodenal SEMS (99.4 %) or surgical GJ (99.9%) ( P = 0.0048). For duodenal SEMS vs. EUS-GE vs. surgical GJ, rates of clinical success (88.9 % vs. 89.0 % vs. 92.3 % respectively, P = 0.49) were similar. EUS-GE had a lower rate of GOO recurrence based on limited data ( P = 0.0036), while duodenal SEMS had a higher rate of reintervention ( P = 0.041). Overall procedural complications were similar (duodenal SEMS 18.7 % vs. EUS-GE 21.9 % vs. surgical GJ 23.8 %, P = 0.32), but estimated bleeding rate was lowest ( P = 0.0048) and stent occlusion rate was highest ( P = 0.0002) for duodenal SEMS. Conclusions Duodenal SEMS, EUS-GE, and surgical GJ showed similar clinical efficacy for the treatment of malignant GOO. Duodenal SEMS had a lower procedure-related bleeding rate but higher rate of reintervention.
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- Rajesh Krishnamoorthi
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, United States
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, United States
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, New York, United States
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, United States
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- Endoscopy Division, Boston Scientific Corporation, Marlborough, Massachusetts, United States
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- Endoscopy Division, Boston Scientific Corporation, Marlborough, Massachusetts, United States
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- Endoscopy Division, Boston Scientific Corporation, Marlborough, Massachusetts, United States
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, United States
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Outcomes of patients with malignant duodenal obstruction after receiving self-expandable metallic stents: A single center experience. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0268920. [PMID: 35613143 PMCID: PMC9132295 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0268920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2022] [Accepted: 05/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Objectives
Self-expandable metallic stent (SEMS) placement is a safe and effective palliative treatment for malignant gastric outlet obstruction; however, the clinical outcomes of gastric and duodenal stenoses may differ. This study aimed to investigate the clinical efficacy of SEMS placement and the predictors of clinical outcomes, specifically in malignant duodenal obstruction (MDO).
Methods
Between September 2009 and March 2021, 79 patients with MDO who received SEMS placement in our hospital were retrospectively enrolled. Patients were divided into three groups according to the obstruction levels: above-papilla group (type 1), papilla involved group (type 2), and below-papilla group (type 3). The clinical outcomes and predictors of survival and restenosis were analyzed.
Results
The technical and clinical success rates were 97.5% and 80.5%, respectively. Among patients who had successful stent placement, stent restenosis occurred in 17 patients (22.1%). The overall median stent patency time was 103 days. The overall median survival time after stent placement was 116 days. There was no difference in the stent patency, or stent dysfunction and procedure-related adverse events among the three groups. A longer length of duodenal stenosis ≥ 4 cm was associated with poor prognosis (hazard ratio [HR] = 1.92, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.06–3.49, p = 0.032) and post-stent chemotherapy was associated with lower mortality (HR = 0.33; 95% CI = 0.17–0.63, p = 0.001).
Conclusion
SEMS is a safe and effective treatment for MDO. Chemotherapy after SEMS implantation improve the survival for these patients and a longer length of stenosis predicts higher mortality.
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Lai PS, Pan CT, Lee PC, Lai IR, Chen CN, Huang PM, Lin MT. The management of postoperative upper alimentary tract fistulas: A single-center experience of endoscopic tissue glue repair and recommendations of a systematic review. J Formos Med Assoc 2022; 121:1204-1214. [PMID: 34998661 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfma.2021.12.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2021] [Revised: 11/27/2021] [Accepted: 12/22/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND/PURPOSE The appropriate management of postoperative upper alimentary tract fistula (UATF) remains uncertain. The efficacy of esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) tissue glue repair in the treatment of patients with postoperative UATF was explored. We also conducted a systematic review of the literature regarding the inpatient management of UATF. METHODS Totally 24 patients received EGD tissue glue repair for postoperative UATF at our institute from April 2014 to April 2020. Independent characteristics of size of fistula, location of the UATF, complications, and recurrences were analyzed. PubMed and Cochrane Library databases were reviewed. A pooled analysis was performed, and subgroup analysis was conducted separately for different anatomic locations and techniques. RESULTS With a mean follow-up of 40 months, the fistula failed to close with EGD tissue glue repair in 2 of 24 patients (8.3%). Eight patients required repeated EGD tissue glue repair, which was more frequent in oral or thoracic UATF (p = 0.053), but all achieved a successful seal in the EGD tissue after glue repair alone (n = 22). The fistula size was correlated with the demand for repeated EGD tissue glue repair (p = 0.017). Besides, a total of 30 studies regarding 2356 cases of postoperative UATF between 2010 and 2021 were retrieved and analyzed. Several non-operative methods were generally accepted as the initial approach, with a non-inferior success rate compared to operative techniques. CONCLUSIONS The results suggest that no single approach toward UATF is superior in terms of success rate and healing time. The potential advantages of EGD tissue glue repair after drainage were more suitable for patients with postoperative UATF and multiple comorbidities.
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- Peng-Sheng Lai
- Department of Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital Yunlin Branch and National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan; Hepatobiliary Medicine Center, Department of Medicine and Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital Yunlin Branch, Yunlin County, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital Yunlin Branch and National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan; Thoracic Medicine Center, Department of Medicine and Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital Yunlin Branch, Yunlin County, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital and National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital and National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital and National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital Yunlin Branch and National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan; Thoracic Medicine Center, Department of Medicine and Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital Yunlin Branch, Yunlin County, Taiwan; Department of Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital and National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan.
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- Department of Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital and National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
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Wu CH, Lee MH, Tsou YK, Lin CH, Sung KF, Pan KT, Liu NJ. Risk Factors of Duodenobiliary Reflux-Related Dysfunction of Covered Biliary Metal Stents after Treatment of Duodenal Stricture in Patients with Malignant Biliary and Duodenal Obstruction. Curr Oncol 2021; 28:3738-3747. [PMID: 34677237 PMCID: PMC8534963 DOI: 10.3390/curroncol28050319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2021] [Revised: 09/23/2021] [Accepted: 09/24/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Duodenal obstruction is often accompanied with unresectable malignant distal biliary obstruction in patients who have undergone biliary self-expandable metal stent (SEMS) placement. Duodenobiliary reflux (DBR) is a major cause of recurrent biliary obstruction (RBO) after covered biliary SEMS placement. We analyzed the risk factors for DBR-related SEMS dysfunction following treatment for malignant duodenal obstruction. Sixty-one patients with covered SEMS who underwent treatment for duodenal obstruction were included. We excluded patients with tumor-related stent dysfunction (n = 6) or metal stent migration (n = 1). Fifty-four patients who underwent covered biliary SEMS placement followed by duodenal metal stenting or surgical gastrojejunostomy were included. Eleven patients had DBR-related biliary SEMS dysfunction after treatment of duodenal obstruction. There was no difference between the duodenal metal stenting group and the surgical gastrojejunostomy group. Duodenal obstruction below the papilla of Vater and a score of ≤2 on the Gastric Outlet Obstruction Scoring System after treatment for duodenal obstruction were associated with DBR-related covered biliary SEMS dysfunction. Thus, creating a reliable route for ensuring good oral intake and avoiding DBR in patients with duodenal obstruction below the papilla of Vater are both important factors in preventing DBR-related covered biliary SEMS dysfunction.
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- Chi-Huan Wu
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan; (C.-H.W.); (M.-H.L.); (Y.-K.T.); (C.-H.L.); (K.-F.S.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan; (C.-H.W.); (M.-H.L.); (Y.-K.T.); (C.-H.L.); (K.-F.S.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan; (C.-H.W.); (M.-H.L.); (Y.-K.T.); (C.-H.L.); (K.-F.S.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan; (C.-H.W.); (M.-H.L.); (Y.-K.T.); (C.-H.L.); (K.-F.S.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan; (C.-H.W.); (M.-H.L.); (Y.-K.T.); (C.-H.L.); (K.-F.S.)
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- Department of Medical Imaging and Intervention, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan
- Correspondence: (K.-T.P.); (N.-J.L.); Tel.: +886-3-328-1200 (ext. 8107) (N.-J.L.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan; (C.-H.W.); (M.-H.L.); (Y.-K.T.); (C.-H.L.); (K.-F.S.)
- Correspondence: (K.-T.P.); (N.-J.L.); Tel.: +886-3-328-1200 (ext. 8107) (N.-J.L.)
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Marra E, Quassone P, Tammaro P, Cardalesi C, D’Avino R, Cipolletta F, Del Prete A, Travaglino A, Tamburrini S, Ferrandino G, Sarti G, Iannuzzi M, Maida P, Santini G. Malignant Gastric Outlet Obstruction Caused by Duodenal Cervix Metastasis in a Young Woman: Rendezvous Technique. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2021; 57:medicina57080765. [PMID: 34440971 PMCID: PMC8401765 DOI: 10.3390/medicina57080765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2021] [Revised: 07/25/2021] [Accepted: 07/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Background: Malignant gastric outlet obstruction (MGOD) is an extremely rare expression of advanced extra-gastrointestinal cancer, such as squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the cervix, and only sixcases are described in the literature.Because of the short life expectancyand the high surgical risk involving these patients, less invasive approaches have been developed over time, such asthe use of an enteral stent or less invasive surgical techniques (i.e., laparoscopic gastrojejunostomy). However, MGOD could make it difficult to perform an endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography (ERCP) for standard endoscopic drainage, so in this case a combined endoscopic-percutaneous technique may be performed. This article, therefore, aims to highlight the presence in the doctor’s armamentarium of the “rendezvous technique”, few case reports of whichare described in the literature, and, moreover, this article aims to underline the technique’sfeasibility. Case Presentation: The case is that of a 38-year-old woman who presented with MGOD three years after the diagnosis of SCC of the cervix, who successfully underwent the rendezvous technique with the resolution of duodenal obstruction. Endoscopic enteral stenting treatment with the placement of a metal stent (SEMSs) represents the mainstay of MGOD treatment compared withsurgery due to its lower morbidity, mortality, shorter hospitalization and earlier symptom relief. However, in patients with both duodenal and biliary obstruction, a combined endoscopic–percutaneous approach may be necessary because of the difficulty in passing the duodenal stricture or in accessing the papilla through the mesh of the duodenal SEMS. Conclusion: The rendezvous procedure is a technicallyfeasible and minimally invasive approach to the double stenting of biliary and duodenal strictures. It achieves the desired therapeutic result while avoiding the need to perform more invasive procedures that could have a negative impact on the patient’sprognosis.
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- Ester Marra
- Department of Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, 80138 Naples, Italy;
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- Department of Radiology, Università degli Studi della Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, 80138 Naples, Italy;
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- Department of Surgery, Ospedale del Mare, ASL NA1 Centro, 80147 Naples, Italy; (P.T.); (R.D.); (A.T.); (P.M.)
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- Department of Oncology, Ospedale del Mare, ASL NA1 Centro, 80147 Naples, Italy;
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- Department of Surgery, Ospedale del Mare, ASL NA1 Centro, 80147 Naples, Italy; (P.T.); (R.D.); (A.T.); (P.M.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Ospedale del Mare, ASL NA1 Centro, 80147 Naples, Italy; (F.C.); (A.D.P.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Ospedale del Mare, ASL NA1 Centro, 80147 Naples, Italy; (F.C.); (A.D.P.)
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- Department of Surgery, Ospedale del Mare, ASL NA1 Centro, 80147 Naples, Italy; (P.T.); (R.D.); (A.T.); (P.M.)
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- Department of Radiology, Ospedale del Mare, ASL NA1 Centro, 80147 Naples, Italy; (G.F.); (G.S.); (G.S.)
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- Department of Radiology, Ospedale del Mare, ASL NA1 Centro, 80147 Naples, Italy; (G.F.); (G.S.); (G.S.)
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- Department of Radiology, Ospedale del Mare, ASL NA1 Centro, 80147 Naples, Italy; (G.F.); (G.S.); (G.S.)
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Ospedale del Mare, ASL NA1 Centro, 80127 Naples, Italy;
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- Department of Surgery, Ospedale del Mare, ASL NA1 Centro, 80147 Naples, Italy; (P.T.); (R.D.); (A.T.); (P.M.)
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- Department of Radiology, Ospedale del Mare, ASL NA1 Centro, 80147 Naples, Italy; (G.F.); (G.S.); (G.S.)
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