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Endoscopic ultrasound‐guided anastomosis: Is it ready for prime time?
Author(s) -
Teoh Anthony Yuen Bun
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of gastroenterology and hepatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.214
H-Index - 130
eISSN - 1440-1746
pISSN - 0815-9319
DOI - 10.1111/jgh.15099
Subject(s) - medicine , endoscopic ultrasound , gastroenterostomy , anastomosis , drainage , biliary drainage , gallbladder , radiology , surgery , general surgery , gastrectomy , ecology , cancer , biology
Abstract Significant advancements in endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)‐guided drainage procedures and EUS‐guided anastomosis have recently been described. The described procedures include EUS‐guided drainage of pancreatic fluid collections, biliary drainage, pancreatic duct drainage, gallbladder drainage, and gastroenterostomy. These procedures have been made possible with novel devices that can reduce the difficulties of the procedures and potentially reducing the risk of adverse events. The procedures are also becoming standardized, which is essential for dissemination of the techniques. Furthermore, results from randomized studies are becoming available showing definite benefits associated with these procedures. In this paper, we will provide a review on EUS‐guided anastomotic procedures.