Endoscopic ultrasound–directed transenteric endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography for biliary interventions in altered anatomy: tips and techniques
Michael Lajin MD, Kevin Bui MD, Tyler Jackson MD, Michael Khanjyan MD
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Abstract
Background and Aims
Traditionally, deep enteroscopy, surgery, or percutaneous biliary drains were used to gain access for biliary interventions in patients with Roux-en-Y reconstruction. These methods are cumbersome, less successful than standard ERCP, and carry a higher risk of adverse events (AEs). Transductal and transmural EUS-assisted techniques are increasingly used in these settings. Although EUS-directed transgastric ERCP is mainly used for Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, EUS-directed transenteric ERCP (EDEE) is used for Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy (RYHJ) and Roux-en-Y gastrectomy.
Methods
In this case series, we presented 3 patients who underwent EDEE for stones, strictures, or both. We highlighted the technical differences between RYHJ and Roux-en-Y gastrectomy, as well as the different methods to distend the targeted small-bowel loop.
Results
The biliary orifice was easily reached, and biliary interventions were successfully performed in all patients using the necessary accessories. There were no AEs directly related to the procedures.
Conclusions
EDEE is an important technique for biliary interventions in patients with nongastric bypass Roux-en-Y reconstruction. Further data are needed to assess its long-term effectiveness and safety.
期刊介绍:
VideoGIE, an official video journal of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, is an Open Access, online-only journal to serve patients with digestive diseases. VideoGIE publishes original, single-blinded peer-reviewed video case reports and case series of endoscopic procedures used in the study, diagnosis, and treatment of digestive diseases. Videos demonstrate use of endoscopic systems, devices, and techniques; report outcomes of endoscopic interventions; and educate physicians and patients about gastrointestinal endoscopy. VideoGIE serves the educational needs of endoscopists in training as well as advanced endoscopists, endoscopy staff and industry, and patients. VideoGIE brings video commentaries from experts, legends, committees, and leadership of the society. Careful adherence to submission guidelines will avoid unnecessary delays, as incomplete submissions may be returned to the authors before initiation of the peer review process.