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Moscovici A, Hershkovitz Y, Shamah S, Peleg N, Lavy R, Ben-Yehuda A. Laparoscopic Gastrojejunostomy Versus Endoscopic Stenting as a Palliative Treatment for Gastric Outlet Obstruction. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2024; 34:727-730. [PMID: 38973556 DOI: 10.1089/lap.2024.0162] [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] [Indexed: 07/09/2024] Open
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Introduction: Gastric outlet obstruction (GOO) is a common complication in advanced stage upper gastrointestinal malignancies. The symptoms of severe nausea and protracted vomiting can lead to a decline in quality of life and cachexia. Symptoms of GOO can be effectively managed with either operative or nonoperative palliative interventions. In our article, we aim to compare laparoscopic gastrojejunostomy (GJ) to endoscopic stenting as palliative interventions for GOO. Methods: We retrospectively evaluated the charts of patients who underwent palliative procedure for gastric outlet obstruction. Group I included patients who underwent endoscopic stenting, and group II patients underwent Laparoscopic GJ. The groups' demographics (age, gender), length of procedure, length of stay, days to oral intake, overall survival, complications rate, and 30-day mortality rates were compared. Results: Overall, 38 patients were included in the study. Nineteen patients underwent endoscopic stenting and 19 underwent laparoscopic GJ. Comparing the groups, no significant differences were noted. Surgical time was significantly longer than the endoscopic procedures (83 minutes versus 25 minutes, P = .001). No significant differences were noted in days of oral intake initiation, overall survival and 30-day mortality rates. Five patients in the stenting group had complications (26.3%) versus none in the surgical group (P = .046). No postoperative complications were noted. Conclusion: Laparoscopic GJ is a safe and feasible treatment for GOO, demonstrating early resumption of oral intake. The relative short hospital stay, combined with an encouraging postoperative complications profile and low reintervention rate, should be kept in mind especially among patients with longer life expectancy.
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- Avihai Moscovici
- General Surgery Department, Shamir medical center, Zerifin, affiliated with Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- General Surgery Department, Shamir medical center, Zerifin, affiliated with Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Rabin medical center, Petah Tikva, affiliated with Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Rabin medical center, Petah Tikva, affiliated with Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- General Surgery Department, Shamir medical center, Zerifin, affiliated with Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- General Surgery Department, Shamir medical center, Zerifin, affiliated with Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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Cobb W, Harris S, Xavier J, de la Fuente SG. Systematic review of long-term effectiveness of endoscopic gastrojejunostomy in patients presenting with gastric outlet obstruction from periampullary malignancies. Surg Endosc 2024:10.1007/s00464-024-10943-3. [PMID: 38886233 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-024-10943-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 05/19/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024]
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BACKGROUND Recently, endoscopic ultrasound-guided (EUS) gastrojejunostomy (GJ) has emerged as an alternative option to surgical palliation and endoscopic duodenal stenting for malignant gastric outlet obstruction (GOO). Although early success rates are commonly reported with the technique, there is a paucity of data regarding the long-term efficacy of this approach. In this study, we investigated long-term outcomes in patients that underwent EUS-guided GJ for palliation of periampullary malignancies. METHODS From a total of 192 studies that were reviewed, 6 studies with a follow-up time frame of a minimum of 5 months were analyzed, totaling 238 patients. Outcome variables included technical success rate, clinical success rate, adverse events, symptom recurrence, and re-intervention rates. RESULTS The cohort of 238 patients had a technical success rate of 93.7% and a clinical success rate of 92.9%. A total of 25 patients (10.5%) experienced adverse events associated with EUS-GJ. A total of 14 patients (5.9%) experienced recurrence of GOO symptoms within 5 months. A total of 14 patients (5.9%) underwent re-intervention with the first 5 months. CONCLUSIONS This systematic review shows that data are scarce regarding long-term effectiveness of EUS-guided GJ. Even though early success rates have been reported, further studies are needed to focus on long-term efficacy of this approach. Until such studies become available, surgical palliation should continue to be the treatment of choice for patients with malignant GOO with a prolonged life expectancy.
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- William Cobb
- Department of Surgery, AdventHealth Orlando, Orlando, FL, USA
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- Department of Surgery, AdventHealth Orlando, Orlando, FL, USA
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- School of Medicine, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, AdventHealth Orlando, Orlando, FL, USA.
- School of Medicine, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA, USA.
- Department of Surgical Oncology, 2415 N. Orange Ave, Suite 400, Orlando, FL, 32804, USA.
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Vedantam S, Shah R, Bhalla S, Kumar S, Amin S. No difference in outcomes with 15 mm vs. 20 mm lumen-apposing metal stents for endoscopic ultrasound-guided gastroenterostomy for gastric outlet obstruction: a meta-analysis. Clin Endosc 2023; 56:298-307. [PMID: 37259242 DOI: 10.5946/ce.2022.299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2022] [Accepted: 03/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND/AIMS We compared outcomes between use of 15 vs. 20 mm lumen-apposing metal stents (LAMSs) in endoscopic ultrasound-guided gastroenterostomy (EUS-GE) for gastric outlet obstruction. METHODS Databases were queried for studies that used LAMS for EUS-GE to relieve gastric outlet obstruction, and a proportional meta-analysis was performed. RESULTS Thirteen studies were included. The 15 mm and 20 mm LAMS had pooled technical success rates of 93.2% (95% confidence interval [CI], 90.5%-95.2%) and 92.1% (95% CI, 68.4%-98.4%), clinical success rates of 88.6% (95% CI, 85.4%-91.1%) and 89.6% (95% CI, 79.0%-95.1%), adverse event rates of 11.4% (95% CI, 8.1%-15.9%) and 14.7% (95% CI, 4.4%-39.1%), and reintervention rates of 10.3% (95% CI, 6.7%-15.4%) and 3.5% (95% CI, 1.6%-7.6%), respectively. Subgroup analysis revealed no significant differences in technical success, clinical success, or adverse event rates. An increased need for reintervention was noted in the 15 mm stent group (pooled odds ratio, 3.59; 95% CI, 1.40-9.18; p=0.008). CONCLUSION No differences were observed in the technical, clinical, or adverse event rates between 15 and 20 mm LAMS use in EUS-GE. An increased need for reintervention is possible when using a 15 mm stent compared to when using a 20 mm stent.
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- Shyam Vedantam
- Department of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USA
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- Division of Digestive Health and Liver Diseases, Department of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USA
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- Division of Digestive Health and Liver Diseases, Department of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USA
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- Division of Digestive Health and Liver Diseases, Department of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USA
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Luo XF, Luo YH, Zhao XY, Lin XT, Li WL, Jie J, Wu D, Fang G, Pang YZ, Huang A. Application and progress of palliative therapy in advanced gastric carcinomas. Front Oncol 2023; 13:1104447. [PMID: 36969008 PMCID: PMC10035333 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1104447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2022] [Accepted: 02/16/2023] [Indexed: 03/11/2023] Open
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Gastric carcinomas have high morbidity and mortality. It produces no noticeable symptoms in the early stage while causing complex complications in its advanced stage, making treatment difficult. Palliative therapy aims to relieve the symptoms of cancer patients and focuses on improving their quality of life. At present, five palliative therapies for advanced gastric carcinomas are offered: resection, gastrojejunostomy, stenting, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy. In recent years, palliative therapy has been used in the clinical treatment of advanced gastric carcinomas and related complications because of its efficacy in gastric outlet obstruction and gastric bleeding. In the future, multimodal and interdisciplinary palliative therapies can be applied to control general symptoms to improve patients’ condition, prolong their lifespan and improve their quality of life.
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- Xiao-fan Luo
- Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Zhuang Medicine Prescriptions, Guangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- School of Second Clinical Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Zhuang Medicine Prescriptions, Guangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Zhuang Medicine Prescriptions, Guangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Zhuang Medicine Prescriptions, Guangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Zhuang Medicine Prescriptions, Guangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Zhuang Medicine Prescriptions, Guangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Zhuang Medicine Prescriptions, Guangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Zhuang Medicine Prescriptions, Guangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanning, Guangxi, China
- *Correspondence: Yu-zhou Pang, ; An Huang,
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- Zhuang Yao Pharmaceutical Engineering and Technology Research Center, Guangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanning, Guangxi, China
- *Correspondence: Yu-zhou Pang, ; An Huang,
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Rai P, Kumar P, Goel A, Singh TP, Sharma M. Nasojejunal tube-assisted endoscopic ultrasound-guided gastrojejunostomy for the management of gastric outlet obstruction is safe and effective. DEN OPEN 2023; 3:e210. [PMID: 36733904 PMCID: PMC9885529 DOI: 10.1002/deo2.210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2022] [Revised: 01/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Background and aims Endoscopic ultrasound-guided gastrojejunostomy (EUS-GJ) is a therapeutic option for patients with gastric outlet obstruction (GOO), which provides long-term luminal patency without the risk of tumor ingrowth and/or overgrowth and avoids surgical morbidity. The goal of this study was to assess technical success, clinical success, and adverse events associated with a nasojejunal tube-assisted EUS- GJ technique. Methods This was a retrospective study conducted at a single tertiary care center. The nasojejunal tube (14F) was used to perform the EUS-GJ (device-assisted method). During the study period, consecutive GOO patients who underwent EUS-GJ between August 2018 and December 2021 were included. Technical success was defined as adequate positioning and deployment of the stent. The patient's ability to tolerate a normal oral diet without vomiting was defined as clinical success. Results Thirty patients underwent EUS-GJ during this study period. Twenty-six patients had malignant GOO, while four had a benign obstruction. EUS-GJ was successfully performed in 29 patients, and technical success was 96.67% (29/30). Nasojejunal tube-assisted EUS-GJ technique was used in all patients. Clinical success was achieved in all patients who had technical success (29/29, 100%). The adverse events rate was 6.6%. During the procedure, the median procedure time was 25 min (interquartile range 15-42.5), and the average hospitalization was 4.4 days. Normal meals were tolerated by all patients. After 210 days of median follow-up (range 5-880 days), no recurrence of symptoms was observed. Conclusion The nasojejunal tube-assisted EUS-GJ is a safe and effective technique to treat GOO symptoms.
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- Praveer Rai
- Department of GastroenterologySanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical SciencesLucknowIndia
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- Department of GastroenterologySanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical SciencesLucknowIndia
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- Department of GastroenterologySanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical SciencesLucknowIndia
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- Department of GastroenterologySanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical SciencesLucknowIndia
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- Department of GastroenterologyAryavrat HospitalMeerutIndia
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Oliveira JFD, Franco MC, Rodela G, Maluf-Filho F, Martins BC. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided gastroenterostomy (gastroenteric anastomosis). INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GASTROINTESTINAL INTERVENTION 2022. [DOI: 10.18528/ijgii220024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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- Endoscopy Unit, Department of Gastroenterology, Hospital Nipo-Brasileiro, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Endoscopy Unit, Department of Gastroenterology, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo ICESP, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Endoscopy Unit, Department of Gastroenterology, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo ICESP, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Balogun OS, Atoyebi OA. Management of Malignant Obstructive Jaundice: Defining the Relevance of Various Palliative Surgical Options in Resource-Challenged Settings: A Review Article. JOURNAL OF THE WEST AFRICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS 2022; 12:111-119. [PMID: 36388748 PMCID: PMC9641745 DOI: 10.4103/jwas.jwas_22_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2022] [Accepted: 05/31/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Malignant obstructive jaundice (MOJ) constitutes an important surgical problem with high morbidity and mortality worldwide. Presentation is usually delayed with a majority of patients benefitting only from palliative treatment. Surgeons practicing in developing countries face herculean task in managing MOJ due to lack of minimally invasive endoscopic procedures. Palliative surgical procedures are associated with high morbidity and sometimes mortality. Abdominal pain, generalized pruritus, and gastric outlet obstruction are some of the symptoms of MOJ requiring palliation. Successful surgical palliation may improve the overall quality of life in patients with MOJ considered fit for surgery. Bypass procedures and regional nerve blocks constitute the most effective surgical palliation available to surgeons practicing in resource-limited settings. This review article discusses the indications, the role, and types of surgical bypass procedures in the management of MOJ in contemporary surgical practice. This is important for surgeons in countries where expertise and resources for the less morbid endoscopic and radiologic approaches are not available. Relevant articles up to January 2021 published in PubMed, Google Scholar, and Hinari on the surgical management of obstructive jaundice were reviewed for inclusion. We also reviewed some modern surgical textbook topics on obstructive jaundice.
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Laitamäki M, Tyrväinen T, Lehto JT, Laukkarinen J, Ukkonen M. Endoscopic duodenal stenting is efficient, but has higher rate of reoperations than gastrojejunostomy in palliative treatment for gastric outlet obstruction. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2022; 407:2509-2515. [PMID: 35648229 PMCID: PMC9468122 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-022-02565-x] [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: 02/08/2022] [Accepted: 05/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Surgical gastrojejunostomy has traditionally been the palliative treatment of choice for patients with advanced malignancies and gastric outlet obstruction syndrome. Recently, palliative endoscopic duodenal stenting has increased in popularity. We report outcomes after gastrojejunostomy and duodenal stenting when used for palliative indications. METHODS Consecutive patients undergoing palliative gastrojejunostomy or palliative endoscopic duodenal stenting in a Finnish tertiary referral center between January 2015 and December 2020 were included. The postoperative outcomes of these two palliative interventions were compared. The main outcome measures were mortality and morbidity, rate of reoperations, postoperative oral intake ability, and length of hospital stay. RESULTS A total of 88 patients, 46 (52%) patients underwent palliative gastrojejunostomy and 42 (48%) duodenal stenting. All patients had malignant disease, most typically hepatopancreatic cancer. Nineteen (44%) patients in duodenal stenting group and 4 (8.7%) patients in gastrojejunostomy group required subsequent interventions due to persisting or progressing symptoms (p < 0.001). Median delay until first oral intake was 2 days (1-24) after gastrojejunostomy and 0 days (0-3) after stenting (p < 0.001). Postoperative morbidity was 30% after gastrojejunostomy and 45% after stenting (p < 0.001). Median length of hospital stay was 7 days (1-27) after surgery and 5 days (0-20) after endoscopy (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Patients undergoing endoscopic duodenal stenting are more able to initiate rapid oral intake and have shorter hospital stay. On the other hand, there are significantly more reoperations in stenting group. If the patient's life expectancy is short, we recommend stenting, but for patients whose life expectancy is longer, gastrojejunostomy could be a better procedure, for the reasons mentioned above.
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- Matti Laitamäki
- Department of Gastroenterology and Alimentary Tract Surgery, Tampere University Hospital, Kuntokatu 2, 33520, ElämänaukioTampere, Finland.
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, Tampere, Finland.
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Alimentary Tract Surgery, Tampere University Hospital, Kuntokatu 2, 33520, ElämänaukioTampere, Finland
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, Tampere, Finland
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, Tampere, Finland
- Palliative Care Centre and Department of Oncology, Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Alimentary Tract Surgery, Tampere University Hospital, Kuntokatu 2, 33520, ElämänaukioTampere, Finland
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, Tampere, Finland
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Alimentary Tract Surgery, Tampere University Hospital, Kuntokatu 2, 33520, ElämänaukioTampere, Finland
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, Tampere, Finland
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Papanikolaou IS, Siersema PD. Gastric Outlet Obstruction: Current Status and Future Directions. Gut Liver 2022; 16:667-675. [PMID: 35314520 PMCID: PMC9474481 DOI: 10.5009/gnl210327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2021] [Revised: 10/17/2021] [Accepted: 10/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Gastric outlet obstruction (GOO) is a relatively common condition in which mechanical obstruction of the pylorus, distal stomach, or duodenum causes severe symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and early satiety. Its etiology includes both benign and malignant disorders. Currently, GOO has many treatment options, including initial conservative therapeutic protocols and more invasive procedures, such as surgical gastroenterostomy, stent placement and, the most recently implemented procedure, endoscopic ultrasound-guided gastroenterostomy (EUS-GE). Each procedure has its merits, with surgery often prevailing in patients with longer life expectancy and stents being used most often in patients with malignant gastric outlet stenosis. The newly developed EUS-GE combines the immediate effect of stents and the long-term efficacy of gastroenterostomy. However, this novel method is a technically demanding process that requires expert experience and special facilities. Thus, the true clinical effectiveness, as well as the duration of the effects of EUS-GE, still need to be determined.
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- Ioannis S Papanikolaou
- Hepatogastroenterology Unit, Second Department of Internal Medicine-Propaedeutic, Attikon University General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Medical School, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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Stefanovic S, Draganov PV, Yang D. Endoscopic ultrasound guided gastrojejunostomy for gastric outlet obstruction. World J Gastrointest Surg 2021; 13:620-632. [PMID: 34354796 PMCID: PMC8316851 DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v13.i7.620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2021] [Revised: 05/11/2021] [Accepted: 06/23/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Gastric outlet obstruction (GOO) is a clinical syndrome secondary to luminal obstruction at the level of the stomach and/or duodenum. GOO can be caused by either benign or malignant etiologies, often resulting in early satiety, nausea, vomiting and poor oral intake. GOO is associated with decreased quality of life and has been shown to significantly impact survival in patients with advanced malignancies. Traditional treatment options for GOO can be broadly divided into surgical [surgical gastrojejunostomy (GJ)] and endoscopic interventions (dilation and/or placement of luminal self-expanding metal stents). While surgical GJ has been shown to provide a more lasting relief of symptoms when compared to luminal stenting, it has also been associated with a higher rate of adverse events. Furthermore, many patients with advanced metastatic disease are not good surgical candidates. More recently, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided GJ has emerged as a potential alternative to traditional surgical and endoscopic approaches. This review focuses on the new advances and technical aspects of EUS-GJ and clinical outcomes in the management of both benign and malignant disease.
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- Sebastian Stefanovic
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Medical Center Ljubljana, Ljubljana 1000, Slovenia
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL 32608, United States
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL 32608, United States
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Cheung SLH, Teoh AYB. Optimal Management of Gastric Outlet Obstruction in Unresectable Malignancies. Gut Liver 2021; 16:190-197. [PMID: 34039779 PMCID: PMC8924806 DOI: 10.5009/gnl210010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2021] [Revised: 03/17/2021] [Accepted: 03/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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The aim of this article is to review the different treatment options for malignant gastric outlet obstruction (GOO) and compare their safety and efficacy. We describe the history and evolution of gastrojejunostomy (GJ), endoscopic stenting and endoscopic ultrasonography-guided gastroenterostomy (EUS-GE) and analyze the current evidence regarding these three methods available in the literature, comparing their applicability, safety, complications and cost when used for the treatment of malignant GOO. We conclude that given the benefits of endoscopic techniques and the ability to place a stent away from the tumor, EUS-GE is a promising technique that may yield an efficacy similar to that of surgical GJ and duodenal stenting, with lower reintervention rates and fewer adverse events.
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- Stephanie Lok Hang Cheung
- Department of Surgery, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Surgery, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Regardless of the anatomic site of malignant bowel obstruction leading to the need for palliative intervention, decisions must consider the natural history of the disease, the availability and success of nonsurgical treatments, the individual patient's symptom severity, goals, preferences, quality, and expectancy of life. Therapy for symptoms must remain flexible and individualized because the specific needs of the patient will change as disease progresses. Because strangulation is uncommon, malignant bowel obstruction is usually not a surgical emergency. There is usually time to proceed with deliberate and thoughtful decisions on how best to meet the needs and expectations of the individual patient and family. Providers must be well versed in both surgical and nonsurgical therapeutic options, the natural history of disease, and be active and compassionate providers to foster meaningful ongoing dialogue focused on excellent care even after cure is no longer possible. The palliative triangle not only allows patient, family, and surgeon to effectively utilize the full continuum of care that can be delivered, but also it supports end-of-life decisions when continuity in care matters most. Due to social distancing requirements, the dynamics of communication between patient, family, and surgeon have changed. Zoom, Skype, and FaceTime have become tools in our communication armamentarium.
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- Eleanor A Fallon
- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, USA
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, USA
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Baltatzis M, Rodriquenz MG, Siriwardena AK, De Liguori Carino N. Contemporary management of pancreas cancer in older people. Eur J Surg Oncol 2020; 47:560-568. [PMID: 32950314 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2020.08.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2020] [Accepted: 08/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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As the population of western countries is aging, the number of patients diagnosed with cancer is growing. Therefore older people, more susceptible to develop pancreatic malignancy, will likely represent the prototype of a pancreatic cancer patient in the near future. Diagnostic modalities utilised for younger patients are also applicable for older individuals. There is accumulative evidence that biological age is not an independent factor predicting poor outcome in elderly patients with resectable disease undergoing surgery, however increased postoperative morbidity and mortality within the elderly group has also been reported. Adjuvant chemotherapy should be offered in all patients with good performance status regardless of their age. Palliative measures for unresectable tumours including relief from biliary and duodenal obstruction as well as chemotherapy should be considered in non-frail patients with reasonable life expectancy. Palliative chemotherapy options are FOLFIRINOX or gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel for patients with good performance status (0-1) and gemcitabine alone for patients with performance status 2-3. The cornerstone for improving the outcomes of the elderly age group is careful patient selection and perioperative optimization of those who have indication for surgery. Patients and their carers should be involved in the decision making process with emphasis on the expected functional recovery after the proposed treatment modality. The presence of geriatricians in the multidisciplinary team meetings is crucial in order to identify the optimal treatment pathway for elderly patients. Geriatric input regarding peri-habilitation pathways to improve surgical outcomes, to decrease mortality and to expedite patients' functional recovery is highly recommended.
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- Minas Baltatzis
- Regional Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary Unit, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK.
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- Oncology Unit, Foundation IRCCS, Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza, San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy
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- Regional Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary Unit, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Regional Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary Unit, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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Narayanan S, Nagengast A, Hussain A, Badugu P, Elnazeir M, Jones CM. Palliative Considerations Regarding Enteral Access in Surgical Patients. CURRENT SURGERY REPORTS 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s40137-020-00249-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Zhang HC, Tamil M, Kukreja K, Singhal S. Review of Simultaneous Double Stenting Using Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Biliary Drainage Techniques in Combined Gastric Outlet and Biliary Obstructions. Clin Endosc 2019; 53:167-175. [PMID: 31405265 PMCID: PMC7137573 DOI: 10.5946/ce.2019.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2019] [Accepted: 05/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Concomitant malignant gastric outlet obstruction and biliary obstruction may occur in patients with advanced cancers affecting these anatomical regions. This scenario presents a unique challenge to the endoscopist in selecting an optimal management approach. We sought to determine the efficacy and safety of endoscopic techniques for treating simultaneous gastric outlet and biliary obstruction (GOBO) with endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) guidance for biliary drainage. An extensive literature search for peer-reviewed published cases yielded 6 unique case series that either focused on or included the use of EUS-guided biliary drainage (EUS-BD) with simultaneous gastroduodenal stenting. In our composite analysis, a total of 51 patients underwent simultaneous biliary drainage through EUS, with an overall reported technical success rate of 100% for both duodenal stenting and biliary drainage. EUS-guided choledochoduodenostomy or EUS-guided hepaticogastrostomy was employed as the initial technique. In 34 cases in which clinical success was ascribed, 100% derived clinical benefit. The common adverse effects of double stenting included cholangitis, stent migration, bleeding, food impaction, and pancreatitis. We conclude that simultaneous double stenting with EUS-BD and gastroduodenal stenting for GOBO is associated with high success rates. It is a feasible and practical alternative to percutaneous biliary drainage or surgery for palliation in patients with associated advanced malignancies.
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- Hao Chi Zhang
- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX, USA.,Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX, USA
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Shen Y, Zhou L, Zou X, Zhang Z, Lv Y, Liu Z, Li W, Xu G, Wang L. EUS-guided Gastroenterostomy After Disuse of Enteric Metal Stents for Malignant Gastric Outlet Obstruction. EXPLORATORY RESEARCH AND HYPOTHESIS IN MEDICINE 2019; X:1-3. [DOI: 10.14218/erhm.2019.00011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Manuel-Vázquez A, Latorre-Fragua R, Ramiro-Pérez C, López-Marcano A, De la Plaza-Llamas R, Ramia JM. Laparoscopic gastrojejunostomy for gastric outlet obstruction in patients with unresectable hepatopancreatobiliary cancers: A personal series and systematic review of the literature. World J Gastroenterol 2018; 24:1978-1988. [PMID: 29760541 PMCID: PMC5949711 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v24.i18.1978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2018] [Revised: 04/26/2018] [Accepted: 05/06/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The major symptoms of advanced hepatopancreatic-biliary cancer are biliary obstruction, pain and gastric outlet obstruction (GOO). For obstructive jaundice, surgical treatment should de consider in recurrent stent complications. The role of surgery for pain relief is marginal nowadays. On the last, there is no consensus for treatment of malignant GOO. Endoscopic duodenal stents are associated with shorter length of stay and faster relief to oral intake with more recurrent symptoms. Surgical gastrojejunostomy shows better long-term results and lower re-intervention rates, but there are limited data about laparoscopic approach. We performed a systematic review of the literature, according PRISMA guidelines, to search for articles on laparoscopic gastrojejunostomy for malignant GOO treatment. We also report our personal series, from 2009 to 2017. A review of the literature suggests that there is no standardized surgical technique either standardized outcomes to report. Most of the studies are case series, so level of evidence is low. Decision-making must consider medical condition, nutritional status, quality of life and life expectancy. Evaluation of the patient and multidisciplinary expertise are required to select appropriate approach. Given the limited studies and the difficulty to perform prospective controlled trials, no study can answer all the complexities of malignant GOO and more outcome data is needed.
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- Alba Manuel-Vázquez
- Department of General and Digestive Surgery, University Hospital of Guadalajara, Guadalajara 19002, Spain
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- Department of General and Digestive Surgery, University Hospital of Guadalajara, Guadalajara 19002, Spain
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- Department of General and Digestive Surgery, University Hospital of Guadalajara, Guadalajara 19002, Spain
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- Department of General and Digestive Surgery, University Hospital of Guadalajara, Guadalajara 19002, Spain
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- Department of General and Digestive Surgery, University Hospital of Guadalajara, Guadalajara 19002, Spain
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- Department of General and Digestive Surgery, University Hospital of Guadalajara, Guadalajara 19002, Spain
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Laparoscopic Gastrojejunostomy for Patients with Unresectable Gastric Cancer with Gastric Outlet Obstruction. J Gastrointest Surg 2017; 21:1220-1225. [PMID: 28224464 DOI: 10.1007/s11605-017-3387-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2017] [Accepted: 02/13/2017] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND There have been no comparative studies of open gastrojejunostomy (OGJ) and laparoscopic gastrojejunostomy (LGJ) in gastric cancer (GC) patients with gastric outlet obstruction (GOO) to explore both short- and long-term outcomes. The aim of this study was to compare the safety and feasibility of short-term oral intake as well as the long-term oncological outcome of OGJ and LGJ. METHODS This was a retrospective study of 53 consecutive unresectable GC patients who underwent GJ for GOO in our institute. OGJ (n = 23) was performed between 2010 and 2012 and LGJ (n = 30) was performed between 2013 and 2015. RESULTS We found a higher rate of postoperative delayed gastric emptying in the OGJ group than in the LGJ group (26.1 vs 0%; P = 0.004). OGJ had more unfavorable results regarding the median time to resumption of oral feeding (4 vs 2 days; P < 0.001). Palliative LGJ did not offer survival benefit over OGJ in patients with unresectable GC with GOO. CONCLUSION LGJ is a useful and feasible alternative to OGJ regarding short-term outcomes.
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