M. Kuwatani, Y. Kubota, Shuhei Kawahata, Kimitoshi Kubo, K. Kawakubo, H. Kawakami, N. Sakamoto
{"title":"Combined use of a two-channel endoscope and a flexible tip catheter for difficult biliary cannulation","authors":"M. Kuwatani, Y. Kubota, Shuhei Kawahata, Kimitoshi Kubo, K. Kawakubo, H. Kawakami, N. Sakamoto","doi":"10.18528/GII160024","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18528/GII160024","url":null,"abstract":"A 69-year-old woman with jaundice was referred to our hospital. After a final diagnosis of pancreatic cancer with liver metastasis, we performed transpapillary biliary drainage with a covered self-expandable metal stent (SEMS). Three months later, we also placed an uncovered duodenal stent for duodenal stricture in a side-to-end fashion. Another month later, for biliary SEMS obstruction, we attempted a transpapillary approach. A duo- denoscope was advanced and a guidewire was passed through the mesh of the duodenal stent into the bile duct with a flexible tip catheter, but the catheter was not. Thus, we exchanged the duodenoscope for a forward-viewing two-channel endoscope and used the left working channel with a flexible tip catheter. By adjusting the axis, we finally succeeded biliary cannulation and accomplished balloon cleaning for recanalization of the SEMS. This is the first case with successful biliary cannulation by combined use of a two-channel endoscope and a flexible tip catheter.","PeriodicalId":32516,"journal":{"name":"Gastrointestinal Intervention","volume":"7 1","pages":"34-35"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46600681","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Intraductal migration of necrotic hepatocellular carcinoma: A possible cause of obstructive cholangitis after chemoembolization","authors":"H. Park, J. Shin","doi":"10.18528/GII160030","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18528/GII160030","url":null,"abstract":"Acute obstructive cholangitis due to the migration of necrotized tumor fragment(s) has been rarely reported after transarterial chemoembolization (TACE). We report an unusual case of it, which was demonstrated by computed tomography (CT) and endoscopic retrograde cholangiography. We suggest that in the setting of acute biliary obstruction after TACE with a CT-demonstrated new intraductal soft tissue lesion with or without a radi- opaque portion, along with no or less visualization of a previous tumor located inside or near the duct, the possibility of intraductal migration of a necrotic tumor fragment should be considered. Both clinicians and radiologists should become familiar with this condition because it may be ignored or misinterpreted as biliary calculi.","PeriodicalId":32516,"journal":{"name":"Gastrointestinal Intervention","volume":"7 1","pages":"29-33"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49124636","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Portal vein embolization prior to hepatectomy: Techniques, outcomes and novel therapeutic approaches","authors":"Matthew L. Hung, J. McWilliams","doi":"10.18528/GII180010","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18528/GII180010","url":null,"abstract":"would not benefit from PVE. Although two-stage hepatectomy has extended surgical candidacy to patients with bilobar disease, 13 diffuse multifocal disease remains a contraindication to PVE. PVE is unnecessary in the case of complete lobar portal vein thrombosis, as flow is already diverted. 14 Other relative contraindications include Hepatectomy plays a pivotal role in the management of primary and secondary malignancies of the liver, and offers a curative option for the patient. Postoperative liver failure is a severe complication of liver resection, particularly for patients with underlying liver disease. Portal vein embolization (PVE) is a well-established preoperative technique that redirects blood flow to the anticipated remaining liver after resection in an effort to improve the functional hepatic reserve. PVE has improved the safety of hepatectomy and has extended surgical candidacy to patients who previously would have been ineligible for resection because of insufficient remnant liver volume. This article reviews the following aspects of PVE; indications, contra- indications, liver volumetry, approaches, embolization agents, recent outcomes data, and areas of active research including adjunctive therapies and temporary PVE.","PeriodicalId":32516,"journal":{"name":"Gastrointestinal Intervention","volume":"7 1","pages":"2-8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48461299","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Recent development of innovative resection methods for gastric neoplasms using hybrid natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery approach","authors":"S. Lim","doi":"10.18528/GII170017","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18528/GII170017","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":32516,"journal":{"name":"Gastrointestinal Intervention","volume":"6 1","pages":"162-165"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47452515","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Clinical outcomes of biliary and duodenal self-expandable metal stent placements for palliative treatment in patients with periampullary cancer","authors":"Hong-Joo Kim","doi":"10.18528/GII170013","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18528/GII170013","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Endoscopic self-expandable metal stent (SEMS) insertions for palliation of malignant biliary and duodenal obstructions have been re- vealed to be an effective treatment. We present our clinical experience with the use of SEMS for malignant biliary and duodenal obstructions caused by periampullary cancer. Methods: We performed a retrospective review of all patients who underwent endoscopic biliary and duodenal SEMS insertion for palliation of ma lignant biliary and duodenal obstruction caused by periampullary cancer between July 2007 and October 2016. The patients received simultaneous or sequential endoscopic biliary stenting and duodenal stenting with COMVI TM stents (partially covered; Taewoong, Seoul, Korea). Results: The final diagnoses of our enrolled patients were 15 pancreas head cancer, and 3 distal common bile duct (CBD) cancer. The main stricture site in the duodenum was bulb (n = 4, 22.2%), 2nd portion (n = 9, 50.0%), and 3rd portion (n = 5, 27.8%). The technical success rates of CBD and du odenal stenting were 100% (18/18), and 100% (18/18), respectively. The clinical success rates of CBD and duodenal stenting were 100% (18/18), and 88.9% (16/18), respectively. Median actuarial stent patency for biliary and duodenal SEMS were 6.5 months (range, 1–12 months) and 4.5 months (range, 1–14 months), respectively. Three patients (16.7%) had recurrent biliary obstruction and all of them underwent percutaneous trans-hepatic biliary drainage (PTBD) with biliary SEMS reinsertion. Three other patients (16.7%, totally different from patients with CBD restenosis) had recurrent duodenal obstruction and all of them underwent upper gastrointestinal endoscopy with duodenal SEMS reinsertion. Conclusion: Endoscopic SEMS insertions for simultaneous palliation of malignant biliary and duodenal obstruction in patients with periampullary cancer may provide a safe, and less invasive alternative to surgical palliation with a successful clinical outcome.","PeriodicalId":32516,"journal":{"name":"Gastrointestinal Intervention","volume":"6 1","pages":"171-175"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47067770","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}