Open AccessNovel Endoscopic Therapy for Gastric Varices Using Direct Forward-Viewing Endoscopic Ultrasonography
Author(s) -
Yokoyama Keiji,
Miyayama Takashi,
Uchida Yotaro,
Fukuda Hiromi,
Yamauchi Ryo,
Tsuchiya Naoaki,
Umeda Kaoru,
Takata Kazuhide,
Tanaka Takashi,
Inomata Shinjiro,
Morihara Daisuke,
Takeyama Yasuaki,
Shakado Satoshi,
Sakisaka Shotaro,
Hirai Fumihito
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
case reports in gastroenterology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.247
H-Index - 18
ISSN - 1662-0631
DOI - 10.1159/000510132
Subject(s) - case series
Gastric varices (GV) carry a high risk of massive hemorrhage because of potential rupture. To reduce the risk associated with GV, patients need to undergo hemostatic and preventive treatment. The objective of this retrospective study was to evaluate the usefulness of a new method, direct forward-viewing endoscopic ultrasonography (DFV-EUS) for the treatment of GV. We performed endoscopic injection sclerotherapy with histoacryl (EIS-HA) using DFV-EUS for GV in four patients. The paracentesis success rate was 75% (3/4). DFV-EUS has a significant advantage for the treatment of GV in that it can show physicians endoscopic and ultrasound views in real time during the delivery of the sclerosant into the GV. However, the proper use of the ultrasound view must be elucidated through further research for safer and more effective therapy. In the presence of distance between the mucosal surface and vascular lumen or when the blood flow site requires puncture as an additional treatment, DFV-EUS might be a good candidate for the treatment of GV. Altogether, EIS-HA with DFV-EUS might be a new therapeutic option for patients with GV.