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BACKGROUND AND AIM This article provides a practical review to undertaking safe endoscopic ampullectomy and highlights some of the common difficulties with this technique as well as offering strategies to deal with these challenges. METHODS We conducted a review of studies regarding endoscopic ampullectomy for ampullary neoplasms with special focus on techniques. RESULTS Accurate preoperative diagnosis and staging of ampullary tumors is imperative for predicting prognosis and determining the most appropriate therapeutic approach. The optimal technique for endoscopic ampullectomy is dependent on the lesions size. En bloc resection is recommended for lesions confined to the papilla. There is no significant evidence to support the submucosal injection before ampullectomy. There is no consensus regarding the optimal current and power output for endoscopic ampulectomy. The benefits of a thermal adjunctive therapy remain controversial. A prophylactic pancreatic stent reduces the incidence and severity of pancreatitis post-ampullectomy. CONCLUSIONS Endoscopic ampullectomy is a safe and efficacious therapeutic procedure for papillary adenomas in experienced endoscopist and it can avoid the need for surgical intervention.
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- Digestivo, Hospital Universitario Dr. Negrín. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, España
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Espinel J, Pinedo E, Ojeda V, Guerra M. Successive breaks in biliary stents. Rev Esp Enferm Dig 2016; 108:225. [PMID: 27065248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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A 64 year-old male, was diagnosed with obstructive jaundice due to a well-differentiated pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor with liver metastases. The patient underwent endoscopic placement of covered self-expanding biliary stent (10x60 mm, Hanaro) by ERCP. He was admitted with cholangitis one year later. The following ERCP revealed a fractured stent with loss of the distal end (duodenal) and partial migration of the remaining stent to the common bile duct. The fragmented stent was removed from the common bile duct and a new, similar one was inserted. Four months later the patient was admitted with cholangitis. A new ERCP was done and biliary stent was also fragmented. It was removed and an uncovered stent (Wallflex) was inserted.
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- Digestivo, Hospital Universitario Dr. Negrín. Las Palmas de G, España
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- Department of Digestive Diseases, Burton Hospitals NHS , UK
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Espinel J, Pinedo E, Ojeda V, Guerra-del-Río M. Sister Mary Joseph´s nodule. Rev Esp Enferm Dig 2016; 108:97. [PMID: 26838492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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- Digestivo, Hospital Universitario Dr. Negrín. Las Palmas de G, España
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Espinel J, Pinedo E, Ojeda V, Rio MGD. Endoscopic management of adenomatous ampullary lesions. World J Methodol 2015; 5:127-135. [PMID: 26413485 PMCID: PMC4572025 DOI: 10.5662/wjm.v5.i3.127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2015] [Revised: 03/30/2015] [Accepted: 06/19/2015] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Lesions of the ampulla of Vater represent an uncommon group of gastrointestinal malignancies. The majority of lesions of the ampulla of Vater are either adenomas or adenocarcinomas. Ampullary lesions are often incidental findings. Accurate preoperative diagnosis and staging of ampullary tumors is imperative for predicting prognosis and determining the most appropriate therapeutic approach. Endoscopic ampullectomy is a safe and efficacious therapeutic procedure that can obviate the need for potentially major surgical intervention. This review will provide the framework for the diagnosis and management of ampullary lesions from the perspective of the practicing gastroenterologist. Strategies for safe and successful endoscopic ampullectomy with a focus on accurate preoperative diagnosis and staging, resection technique, and management of complications are presented.
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Espinel J, Pinedo E, Ojeda V, Rio MGD. Treatment modalities for early gastric cancer. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2015; 7:1062-1069. [PMID: 26380052 PMCID: PMC4564833 DOI: 10.4253/wjge.v7.i12.1062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2015] [Revised: 06/17/2015] [Accepted: 08/28/2015] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Different treatment modalities have been proposed in the treatment of early gastric cancer (EGC). Endoscopic resection (ER) is an established treatment that allows curative treatment, in selected cases. In addition, ER allows for an accurate histological staging, which is crucial when deciding on the best treatment option for EGC. Recently, endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) and endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) have become alternatives to surgery in early gastric cancer, mainly in Asian countries. Patients with “standard” criteria can be successfully treated by EMR techniques. Those who meet “expanded” criteria may benefit from treatment by ESD, reducing the need for surgery. Standardized ESD training system is imperative to promulgate effective and safe ESD technique to practices with limited expertise. Although endoscopic resection is an option in patients with EGC, surgical treatment continues to be a widespread therapeutic option worldwide. In this review we tried to point out the treatment modalities for early gastric cancer.
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Espinel J, Pinedo E, Ojeda V, Rio MGD. Multiband mucosectomy for advanced dysplastic lesions in the upper digestive tract. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2015; 7:370-380. [PMID: 25901216 PMCID: PMC4400626 DOI: 10.4253/wjge.v7.i4.370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2014] [Revised: 12/20/2014] [Accepted: 01/19/2015] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Endoscopic resection (ER) is at present an accepted treatment for superficial gastrointestinal neoplasia. ER provides similar efficacy to surgery; however, it is minimally invasive and less expensive. Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) is superior to biopsy for diagnosing advanced dysplasia and can change the diagnostic grade and the management. Several EMR techniques have been described that are alternatively used dependent upon the endoscopist personal experience, the anatomic conditions and the endoscopic appearance of the lesion to be resected. The literature suggests that EMR offers comparable outcomes to surgery for selected indications. EMR techniques using a cap fitted endoscope and EMR using a ligation device [multiband mucosectomy (MBM)] are the most frequently use. MBM technique does not require submucosal injection as with the endoscopic resection-cap technique, multiple resections can be performed with the same snare, pre-looping the endoscopic resection-snare in the ridge of the cap is not necessary, MBM does not require withdrawal of the endoscope between resections and up to six consecutive resections can be performed. This reduces the time and cost required for the procedure, while also reducing patient discomfort. Despite the increasing popularity of MBM, data on the safety and efficacy of this technique in upper gastrointestinal lesions with advanced dysplasia, defined as those lesions that have high-grade dysplasia or early cancer, is limited.
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Espinel J, Pinedo E, Rascarachi G, Ojeda V. Endoscopic "string sign". JOP 2014; 15:206-7. [PMID: 24618448 DOI: 10.6092/1590-8577/1936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2013] [Revised: 12/05/2013] [Accepted: 12/11/2013] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Espinel J, Pinedo E, Rascarachi G. Telangiectasia affected Vater's papilla in Osler Rendu syndrome. Rev Esp Enferm Dig 2012; 104:381. [PMID: 22849500 DOI: 10.4321/s1130-01082012000700008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Jesús Espinel
- Unit of Endoscopy and 2Department of Radiology, Hospital de León, León, Spain
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Gastric bypass is a treatment option for morbid obesity. Stenosis of the gastrojejunal anastomosis is a recognized complication. The pathophysiological mechanisms involved in the formation of stenosis are not well known. Gastrojejunal strictures can be classified based on time of onset, mechanism of formation, and endoscopic aspect. Diagnosis is usually obtained by endoscopy. The two main treatment alternatives for stomal stricture are: endoscopic dilatation (balloon or bouginage) and surgical revision (open or laparoscopic). Both techniques of dilation [through-the-scope (TTS) balloon dilators, Bougienage dilators] are considered safe, effective, and do not require hospitalization. The optimal technique for dilation of stomal strictures remains to be determined, but many authors prefer the use of TTS balloon catheters. Most patients can be successfully treated with 1 or 2 sessions. The need for reconstructive surgery of a stomal stricture is extremely rare.
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- Jesús Espinel
- Jesús Espinel, Endoscopy Unit, Gastroenterology Department, Hospital de León, 24071 León, Spain
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Espinel J, De-la-Cruz JL, Pinedo E, Canga J, De-la-Cruz F. Stenosis in laparoscopic gastric bypass: management by endoscopic dilation without fluoroscopic guidance. Rev Esp Enferm Dig 2012; 103:508-10. [PMID: 22054265 DOI: 10.4321/s1130-01082011001000002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVES gastric bypass is the surgical procedure that is carried out most frequently in the treatment of morbid obesity. Stenosis of the gastro-jejunal anastomosis is a relatively frequent complication that requires endoscopic management. However, the optimal dilation technique is yet to be determined. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of dilation with a hydrostatic balloon (CRE) without radioscopic guidance in morbidly obese patients treated by laparoscopic bypass. MATERIAL AND METHODS retrospective review of the data elicited from 525 patients treated against morbid obesity with laparoscopic gastric bypass from January, 2006 to November, 2010. RESULTS a total of 22/525 patients (4.1%) developed stenosis of the anastomosis [20 women (91%), 2 men (9%)]. In four patients (18.2%), there was an associated anastomotic ulcer, and in one case, there was a history of bleeding of an ulcer treated with sclerosis one month earlier. The diagnosis of stenosis was done in most patient during the first 90 days after the bypass. All cases were resolved by means of endoscopic dilation without adioscopic guidance, 15 cases (68.1%) required a single session, 6 cases (27.2%) two sessions, and 1 case (4.5%) required four sessions. This last case had an associated anastomotic ulcer. The diameter of the balloons ranged from 12 to 20 mm, generally using diameters of 12-15 mm in the first session, and increasing them in the following sessions according to the previous result. One patient treated with a 20 mm balloon presented with a small tear, without showing any evidence of leak of contrast medium in the radioscopic guidance, and was thus managed conservatively. In the follow-up, no re-stenoses were detected. CONCLUSIONS in our experience, stenosis of the anastomosis in the laparoscopic gastric bypass is an infrequent complication. When it happens, dilation with a hydrostatic balloon is an effective and safe treatment. Radioscopic guidance during dilation is not strictly necessary if norms of progressive dilation are followed.
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- Jesús Espinel
- Unit of Endoscopy, Department of Gastroenterology, Hospital de León, León, Spain
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Espinel J, Pinedo E. A simplified method for stent placement in the distal duodenum: Enteroscopy overtube. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2011; 3:225-7. [PMID: 22135731 PMCID: PMC3221955 DOI: 10.4253/wjge.v3.i11.225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2011] [Revised: 07/20/2011] [Accepted: 10/15/2011] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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The treatment of choice for patients with unresectable neoplastic obstruction of the small intestine is the placement of expandable metal stents. However, endoscopic delivery from the distal duodenum can be more difficult. This case, shows the usefulness and technical advantages of the overtube and single balloon enteroscopy in the treatment of neoplastic stenosis affecting the small intestine.
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- Jesús Espinel
- Jesús Espinel, Endoscopy Unit, Department of Gastroenterology, Leon Hospital, Leon 24071, Spain
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Espinel J, Pinedo E. [Choledocolithiasis]. Rev Esp Enferm Dig 2011; 103:383. [PMID: 21770688 DOI: 10.4321/s1130-01082011000700011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Espinel J, Pinedo E. Two-sphincterotomes-in-one-channel method: help in cannulation and sphincterotomy. Rev Esp Enferm Dig 2011; 103:375-376. [PMID: 21770685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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- Jesús Espinel
- Department of Digestive Diseases, Hospital de León, Spain
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Espinel J, Pinedo E, Rascarachi G, Bailador C. Exceptional vascular complication during ERCP: cannulation of the hepatic artery. Rev esp enferm dig 2011; 103:164-5. [DOI: 10.4321/s1130-01082011000300016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- J Espinel
- Servicio de Aparato Digestivo, Hospital de León
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Espinel J, Pinedo E, Rascarachi G. Endoscopic mucosal resection with a multiband ligator for the treatment of Barrett s high-grade dysplasia and early gastric cancer. Rev Esp Enferm Dig 2009; 101:403-7. [PMID: 19630463 DOI: 10.4321/s1130-01082009000600005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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AIM Due to surgery s high mortality and morbidity, local therapeutic techniques are required for Barrett s high-grade dysplasia (BHGD) and early gastric cancer (EGC). Various techniques are available for endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) in the GI tract. The " suck and cut technique, which uses a transparent cap or modified multiband variceal ligator, is usually the most practiced method. A multiband ligator (ML) allows sequential resection without the need for submucosal injection and endoscope withdrawal. The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of EMR with a ML device in the treatment of Barrett s high-grade dysplasia and early gastric cancer. PATIENTS AND METHODS Prospective study. Eight consecutive patients (4 men; median age, 62 years; range 38-89 years) with BHGD (4) or EGC (4) were treated. EMR was performed with a multiband ligator in order to create a pseudopolyp and then permit snare polypectomy of flat mucosal lesions. The pseudopolyp was resected by using pure coagulating current. No submucosal saline injection was administered before resection. RESULTS A total of 8 consecutive patients were treated with the multiband ligator (ML) technique. Barrett s esophagus (BE): one patient with long BE received 3 EMR sessions. Three patients presented with short BE and received 1 EMR session each. The histology of the EMR specimens confirmed a moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma with submucosal infiltration (1 patient) and BHGD (3 patients). Early gastric cancer (EGC): 3 patients had EGC (type IIa) and 1 patient had high-grade dysplasia. EMR was accomplished in 1 session for each patient. The histology of EMR specimens confirmed a mucinous adenocarcinoma with submucosal infiltration (1 patient), EGC (2 patients), and HGD (1 patient). Complications (mild esophageal stenosis, minor bleeding) occurred in 2 patients. CONCLUSIONS EMR has diagnostic and therapeutic implications, and represents a superior diagnostic modality as compared to traditional biopsy. By means of EMR the resected mucosa is pathologically examined, and the lesion may be appropriately treated. EMR-ML is a safe and effective technique for the treatment of superficial lesions of the digestive tract, and is accepted as an alternative to surgical therapy for non-invasive lesions. Long-term follow-up is needed to determine the clinical impact of this method.
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- J Espinel
- Department of Gastroenterology, Hospital de León, Spain.
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Espinel J, Pinedo E. Cholangioscopy through a large balloon papillary dilation with two frontal endoscopes: therapeutic and infantile. Rev Esp Enferm Dig 2009; 101:492-494. [PMID: 19642841 DOI: 10.4321/s1130-01082009000700007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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- J Espinel
- Services of Digestive Diseases and Radiology, Hospital de León, Spain
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AIM To assess the efficacy and safety of dilatation of the papilla of Vater with large balloons for the treatment of choledocolithiasis in patients with difficult or risky extraction due to stone characteristics or peripapillary anatomy. DESIGN Prospective. PATIENTS This study includes 93 patients in whom large-balloon dilation was performed between June 2005 and January 2008. Patients had multiple large stones, tapered distal CBD (common bile duct), peri-/intra-diverticular papilla, and previous sphincterotomy or Billroth-II surgery. A controlled radial expansion (CRE) balloon with a diameter range of 12-20 mm was used. RESULTS Stone removal was achieved in a single session in all patients (100 %). Most procedures (86%) did not require an extended exploration time. Mechanical lithotripsy was needed in 3.2 % of cases. There were two mild complications (2.1%). Hyperamilasemia was detected in 16% of patients. CONCLUSIONS Papillary dilation with a large balloon is an effective, safe, and easy technique for the retrieval of difficult common bile-duct stones. The procedure neither adds time to the exploration, nor increases complications, and obviates the need for mechanical lithotripsy in a majority of patients.
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- J Espinel
- Servicios de Aparato Digestivo, Hospital de León.
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AIM To assess the efficacy and safety of hydrostatic dilatation with large balloons for the treatment of choledocolithiasis in patients with difficult or risky extraction due to stone characteristics or peripapillary anatomy. DESIGN Prospective. PATIENTS This study included 22 patients in whom a hydrostatic dilatation of the papilla with large balloons was performed between June 2005 and April 2006. Patients had multiple large stones, tapered distal common bile duct, peri-/intradiverticular papilla, previous sphincterotomy, or Billroth-II surgery. Esophageal, pyloric and colonic CRE dilatation balloons with diameters ranging from 12 to 20 mm (Boston Scientific Corporation) were used. RESULTS Stone removal was achieved in a single session in all patients (100%). Most procedures (73%) did not require an extended exploration time. There were no complications. Hyperamilasemia was detected in 18% of patients. CONCLUSIONS Hydrostatic papillary dilatation with large balloons is a simple, effective, and safe technique for the removal of difficult stones located in the distal common bile duct. It does not add to exploration time, nor increases complications, and reduces the need for lithotripsy. Further studies are needed to define the usefulness of this technique.
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- J Espinel
- Sección de Aparato Digestivo y Servicio de Radiodiagnóstico, Hospital de León, Spain.
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Espinel J, Sanz O, Vivas S, Jorquera F, Muñoz F, Olcoz JL, Pinedo E. Malignant gastrointestinal obstruction: endoscopic stenting versus surgical palliation. Surg Endosc 2006; 20:1083-7. [PMID: 16703436 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-005-0354-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2005] [Accepted: 12/29/2005] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Malignant gastrointestinal obstruction is a secondary complication of cancers in an advanced state. Treatment has consisted of gastrojejunostomy. However, the endoscopic placement of metallic stents has provided positive results. This study aimed to compare the efficiency of both therapeutic options. METHODS A total of 41 patients with gastrointestinal obstruction caused by inoperable neoplasm were treated endoscopically with enteral stent (24 patients) or gastrojejunostomy (17 patients). RESULTS In the endoscopic group (EG) 24 patients (100%) achieved efficient gastric emptying, as compared with 82.3% in the surgical group (SG). The difference was not significant. The average time for initiating oral food tolerance was 2.4 days for the EG and 5 days for the SG (p < 0.001). The average inpatient time was 7.1 days for the EG and 11.5 days for the SG (p < 0.001). Mortality at 30 days was lower in the EG (16.6%) than in the SG (29.4%) (p < 0.05). The survival time was 20 weeks for the EG and 21.6 weeks for the SG. The difference was not significant. The rate of complications was 4% in the (EG) and 17.6% in the (SG), with the difference was not significant. CONCLUSION Endoscopic treatment of malignant gastrointestinal obstruction provides an adequate palliation of the symptoms. It is less invasive, avoids the morbidity associated with open gastrojejunostomy, and achieves a faster start to oral food and a shorter hospital stay, leading to a higher quality of life.
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- J Espinel
- Department of Gastroenterology, Hospital de León, 24071, Leon, Spain.
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Espinel J, Pinedo E, Bailador C, Herrera A, Domínguez A, Olcoz JL. [Glutaraldehyde colitis]. Rev Esp Enferm Dig 2006; 98:149-50. [PMID: 16566650 DOI: 10.4321/s1130-01082006000200014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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