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Volume 58(2); March 2025
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Reviews
Image-enhanced endoscopy in upper gastrointestinal disease: focusing on texture and color enhancement imaging and red dichromatic imaging
Jae Yong Park
Clin Endosc 2025;58(2):163-180.   Published online November 6, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5946/ce.2024.159
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Endoscopic examination plays a crucial role in the diagnosis of upper gastrointestinal (UGI) tract diseases. Despite advancements in endoscopic imaging, the detection of subtle early cancers and premalignant lesions using white-light imaging alone remains challenging. This review discusses two novel image-enhanced endoscopy (IEE) techniques–texture and color enhancement imaging (TXI) and red dichromatic imaging (RDI)–and their potential applications in UGI diseases. TXI enhances texture, brightness, and color tone, which improves the visibility of mucosal irregularities and facilitates earlier detection of neoplastic lesions. Studies have suggested that TXI enhances the color differences between lesions and the surrounding mucosa and improves the visibility of the lesion. TXI aids in the diagnosis of various UGI diseases, including early gastric cancer, esophageal cancer, premalignant conditions such as atrophic gastritis and Barrett’s esophagus, and duodenal tumors. RDI utilizes specific wavelengths to enhance the visualization of deep blood vessels or bleeding points, aiding in the rapid and accurate identification of bleeding sources during endoscopic procedures. Although promising, TXI and RDI require further large-scale studies across diverse populations to establish their clinical utility, diagnostic performance, and cost-effectiveness before integration into the guidelines. Standardized training is also required for effective utilization. Overall, these IEE techniques has the potential to improve the diagnosis and management of UGI.
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Endoscopic vacuum therapy for gastrointestinal transmural defects: a literature review
Tan Minh Le, Van Huy Tran, Kyu Sung Chung, Seong Woo Jeon
Clin Endosc 2025;58(2):181-190.   Published online November 8, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5946/ce.2024.150
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Endoscopic vacuum therapy (EVT) has emerged as a transformative approach for managing gastrointestinal (GI) transmural defects, offering a less invasive and more promising alternative to surgery. Initially developed to address anastomotic leaks after rectal surgery, the application of EVT has expanded to include other locations within the GI tract. This review investigated the principles, indications, procedures, outcomes, challenges, and future perspectives of EVT for the management of GI transmural defects. In conclusion, EVT has demonstrated favorable outcomes in GI defect closure, with reduced complications, shortened hospital stay, and decreased morbidity rates as compared with conventional treatments. Although EVT faces challenges in some specific anatomical locations and in managing severe complications such as major bleeding, ongoing advancements in technology and standardization efforts offer promise for broader indications and better outcomes. Future perspectives include exploring novel EVT devices, refining patient selection criteria and pre-emptive applications, and standardizing procedural protocols.
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Post-polypectomy colorectal bleeding: current strategies and the way forward
Nilanga Nishad, Mo Hameed Thoufeeq
Clin Endosc 2025;58(2):191-200.   Published online November 27, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5946/ce.2024.241
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Post-endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) bleeding, or clinically significant post-EMR bleeding, is influenced by factors such as polyp size, right-sided colonic lesions, laterally spreading tumors, anticoagulant use, and comorbidities like cardiovascular or chronic renal disease. The optimal prophylactic therapy for post-EMR bleeding remains unknown, with no consensus on specific criteria for its application. Moreover, prophylactic measures, including clipping, suturing, and coagulation, have produced mixed results. Selective clipping in high-risk patients is cost-effective, whereas universal clipping is not. Studies and meta-analyses indicate that routine prophylactic clipping does not generally reduce post-polypectomy bleeding but may be beneficial in cases of large proximal lesions. Some studies have revealed that the post-polypectomy bleeding risk after EMR of transverse colonic lesions is lower than that of the ascending colon and caecum, suggesting limited efficacy of clipping in the transverse colon. Cost-effectiveness studies support selective clipping in high-risk groups, and newer static agents such as PuraStat are alternatives; however, their cost-effectiveness is undetermined. Further research is required to establish clear guidelines and refine prophylactic strategies to prevent post-EMR bleeding.
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Endoscopic ultrasound-guided gastroenterostomy, with focus on technique and practical tips
Chi-Ying Yang, Wen-Hsin Huang, Hsing-Hung Cheng
Clin Endosc 2025;58(2):201-217.   Published online March 4, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5946/ce.2024.206
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Gastric outlet obstruction (GOO) is a condition characterized by a mechanical obstruction of the stomach or duodenum, caused by either benign or malignant disease. Traditionally, surgical gastrojejunostomy (SGJ) has been the standard treatment for malignant GOO and endoscopic stenting (ES) offers a less invasive option, but it often requires repeat interventions. Recently, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided gastroenterostomy (EUS-GE), an innovative technique, has been applied as an alternative to SGJ and ES for GOO patients. Direct EUS-GE, device-associated EUS-GE, and EUS-guided double balloon-occluded gastrojejunostomy bypass are the most commonly used techniques with reported technical success rates ranging from 80% to 100%, and clinical success rates between 68% and 100%. Adverse event (AE) rates range from 0% to 28.2% and the stent misdeployment is the most common while other AEs include abdominal pain, bleeding, infection, peritonitis, bowel perforation, gastric leakage, and stent migration. It is clear that EUS-GE may achieve a similar clinical success to SGJ with fewer AEs and a shorter hospital stay. Compared to ES, EUS-GE showed higher clinical success, fewer stent obstructions, and lower reintervention rates.
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Core curriculum for sedation in gastrointestinal endoscopy with a focus on practice: a proposal from the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Hong Sub Lee, Yun Jeong Lim, Jong-Jae Park, Endoscopic Sedation Committee of Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Clin Endosc 2025;58(2):218-224.   Published online March 10, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5946/ce.2024.215
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Ideal sedation education for gastrointestinal endoscopy should encompass all medications used in sedation therapy, and facilitate appropriate application in clinical practice by combining theoretical and practical education according to each country’s situation. The educational goals for endoscopic sedation in Korea have already been announced, and theoretical training is regularly conducted by the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (KSGE). However, no official core curriculum for sedation during gastrointestinal endoscopy exists in Korea. Therefore, a practical curriculum aligned with Korea’s clinical context should be developed. The Endoscopic Sedation Committee of KSGE has identified these challenges and proposed a core curriculum for sedation during endoscopy. Firstly, in terms of theory, it would be beneficial to maintain current education. Secondly, since practical training is still lacking, it would be beneficial to have practical hands-on training. To accomplish this, each simulation center should provide basic practical training such as airway maintenance and advanced teamwork skills. This review presents a detailed curriculum for safe sedation in gastrointestinal endoscopy, developed based on Korea’s specific needs and supported by current literature.
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Systematic Review and Meta-analysises
The impact of linked color imaging on adenoma detection rate in colonoscopy: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Bruna Haueisen Figueiredo Zwetkoff, Luiz Ronaldo Alberti, Fábio Gontijo Rodrigues, Nelson Carvas Junior, José Celso Ardengh, Otavio Micelli Neto, Fernando Rodrigues Guzman, Marcelo Morganti Ferreira Dias, Guilherme Camarotti de Oliveira Canejo, Carlos Eduardo Oliveira dos Santos
Clin Endosc 2025;58(2):225-239.   Published online October 24, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5946/ce.2024.072
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Background
/Aims: Colorectal cancer prevention relies on surveillance colonoscopy, with the adenoma detection rate as a key factor in examination quality. Linked color imaging (LCI) enhances lesion contrast and improves the examination performance. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effect of LCI on adenoma detection rate in adults who underwent colonoscopy.
Methods
We searched the Medline, PubMed, BIREME, LILACS, and Scientific Electronic Library Online databases for randomized controlled trials comparing the use of LCI versus white light imaging (WLI), published up to March 2023. The outcomes included lesion characteristics, number of adenomas per patient, and the additional polyp detection rate.
Results
Sixteen studies were included in the analysis, which showed that LCI was more accurate than WLI in detecting adenomas, with an increased number of adenomas detected per patient. Although LCI performed well in terms of lesion size, morphology, and location, the subgroup analyses did not reveal any statistically significant differences between LCI and WLI. The addition of LCI did not result in significant improvements in the detection of serrated lesions, and there were no differences in the withdrawal time between groups.
Conclusions
LCI has been shown to be effective in detecting colonic lesions, improving the number of adenomas detected per patient and improving polyp detection rate without negatively affecting other quality criteria in colonoscopy.
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Transforming outcomes: the pivotal role of self-expanding metal stents in right- and left-sided malignant colorectal obstructions-bridge to surgery: a comprehensive review and meta-analysis
Sheza Malik, Priyadarshini Loganathan, Hajra Khan, Abul Hasan Shadali, Pradeep Yarra, Saurabh Chandan, Babu P. Mohan, Douglas G. Adler, Shivangi Kothari
Clin Endosc 2025;58(2):240-252.   Published online February 3, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5946/ce.2024.120
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Background
/Aims: Self-expanding metallic stents (SEMS) are an alternative to emergency surgery (ES) for malignant colorectal obstruction. This study aimed to compare surgical outcomes between SEMS as a bridge to surgery (BTS) and ES in patients with malignant colorectal obstruction.
Methods
A comprehensive database search was conducted until October 2023 to compare outcomes between SEMS as a BTS and ES. A subgroup analysis of results by malignancy site was performed.
Results
We analyzed 57 studies, including 7,223 patients over a mean duration of 35.4 months. SEMS as a BTS showed clinical and technical success rates of 88.0% (95% confidence interval [CI], 86.1%–90.1%; I2=68%) and 91.6% (95% CI, 89.7%–93.7%; I2=66%), respectively. SEMS as a BTS revealed reduced postoperative adverse events (odds ratio [OR], 0.51; 95% CI, 0.41–0.63; I2=70%; p<0.001) and 30-day mortality (OR, 0.52; 95% CI, 0.37–0.72; I2=10%; p<0.001) compared to ES. Subgroup analysis showed postoperative mortality of 5% and 1.5% for left- and right-sided malignancies, respectively. Adverse events were 15% and 33% for the right and left colon, respectively.
Conclusions
SEMS as a BTS demonstrated a higher success rate, fewer postoperative adverse events, and a reduced 30-day mortality rate than ES, supporting its use as the preferred initial intervention for right- and left-sided obstructions and indicating broader clinical adoption.
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Editorials
Endoscopic management of hypopharyngeal diverticulum: septotomy versus Zenker’s diverticulum per-oral endoscopic myotomy?
Purnima Bhat, Nicholas G. Burgess
Clin Endosc 2025;58(2):253-255.   Published online March 24, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5946/ce.2025.038
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Advancements in endoscopic resection of subepithelial tumors: toward safer, recurrence-free techniques
Won Shik Kim, Moon Kyung Joo
Clin Endosc 2025;58(2):256-258.   Published online February 24, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5946/ce.2024.319
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Original Articles
Flexible endoscopic treatment of Zenker’s diverticulum: a retrospective study in a single center from Turkey
Kerem Kenarli, Bülent Ödemiş
Clin Endosc 2025;58(2):261-268.   Published online December 12, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5946/ce.2024.180
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Background
/Aims: We aimed to contribute to the literature by sharing the findings of patients treated by cricopharyngeal myotomy with a flexible endoscopic septal division.
Methods
This retrospective study included patients with Zenker’s diverticulum who underwent cricopharyngeal myotomy with a traditional flexible endoscopic septal division at our center. Clinical success was defined as a significant reduction in dysphagia score, and relapse was defined as an increase in dysphagia score occurring at any time over 1 month after the procedure.
Results
Fifteen patients with symptomatic Zenker’s diverticulum were treated with 16 cricopharyngeal myotomies. A dysphagia score of 100% indicated clinical success, but three (20%) of the patients experienced recurrence during follow-up.
Conclusions
While advances in interventional flexible endoscopy have opened doors for novel treatments, cricopharyngeal myotomy based on traditional flexible endoscopic septal division remains a reliable approach for treating Zenker’s diverticulum.
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Improved visibility of palisade vessels within Barrett’s esophagus using red dichromatic imaging: a retrospective cross-sectional study in Japan
Chise Ueda, Shinwa Tanaka, Tetsuya Yoshizaki, Hirofumi Abe, Masato Kinoshita, Hiroya Sakaguchi, Hiroshi Takayama, Hitomi Hori, Ryosuke Ishida, Shinya Houki, Hiroshi Tanabe, Eri Nishikawa, Madoka Takao, Toshitatsu Takao, Yoshinori Morita, Takashi Toyonaga, Yuzo Kodama
Clin Endosc 2025;58(2):269-277.   Published online November 11, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5946/ce.2024.122
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Background
/Aims: Visualization of palisade vessels (PVs) in Barrett’s esophagus is crucial for proper assessment. This study aimed to determine whether red dichromatic imaging (RDI) improves PV visibility compared with white-light imaging (WLI) and narrow-band imaging (NBI).
Methods
Five expert and trainee endoscopists evaluated the PV visibility in Barrett’s esophagus using WLI, NBI, and RDI on 66 images from 22 patients. Visibility was rated on a 4-point scale: 4, excellent; 3, good; 2, fair; and 1, poor. The color difference between the most recognizable PV spots and surrounding areas with undetectable blood vessels was also analyzed.
Results
Mean visibility scores were 2.6±0.7, 2.3±0.6, and 3.4±0.4 for WLI, NBI, and RDI, respectively. The RDI scores were significantly higher than the WLI (p<0.001) and NBI (p<0.001) scores. These differences were recognized by trainees and expert endoscopists. Color differences in PVs were 7.74±4.96 (WLI), 10.43±5.09 (NBI), and 15.1±6.54 (RDI). The difference in RDI was significantly higher than that in WLI (p<0.001) and NBI (p=0.006).
Conclusions
RDI significantly improved PV visibility compared to WLI and NBI based on objective and subjective measures.
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Short-term outcome of endoscopic submucosal dissection using a clutch cutter for subepithelial lesions within the esophagogastric submucosa: a Japanese prospective observational study
Kazuya Akahoshi, Kazuki Inamura, Kazuaki Akahoshi, Shigeki Osada, Shinichi Tamura, Yoshihiro Oishi, Masafumi Oya, Hidenobu Koga
Clin Endosc 2025;58(2):278-284.   Published online October 10, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5946/ce.2024.094
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Background
/Aims: The efficacy and safety of endoscopic submucosal dissection using a clutch cutter (ESD-CC) for subepithelial lesions within the esophagogastric submucosa (SELEGSM) has not been investigated. This study aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of ESD-CC for the treatment of SELEGSM.
Methods
This prospective study included 15 consecutive patients with 18 SELEGSMs diagnosed by endoscopic ultrasonography. The primary outcomes were short-term outcomes including en bloc resection rate, R0 resection rate, procedure time, and complication rate. The secondary outcome was final histological diagnosis.
Results
Among the participants, 18 lesions were identified: 12 in the stomach (nine patients) and six in the esophagus (six patients). The en bloc resection rate was 94.4% (17/18). The R0 resection rate was 88.9% (16/18). The median operating time was 39 min, and no instances of perforation or bleeding were observed. The final diagnoses of SELEGSM included six neuroendocrine tumors (33.3%), six granular cell tumors (33.3%), two ectopic pancreases (11.1%), one inflammatory fibroid polyp (5.6%), one leiomyoma (5.6%), one lipoma (5.6%), and one leiomyosarcoma (5.6%).
Conclusions
ESD-CC appears to be a technically efficient and safe approach for SELEGSM resection, suggesting its potential as a valuable treatment option.
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Bowel preparation for small bowel capsule endoscopy: standard regimen with 2 L polyethylene glycol versus 1 L polyethylene glycol plus ascorbate
Riccardo Caccia, Alessandro Rimondi, Luca Elli, Matilde Topa, Flaminia Cavallaro, Carmine Gentile, Lucia Scaramella, Nicoletta Nandi, Reena Sidhu, Pinhas Eidler, Maurizio Vecchi, Gian Eugenio Tontini
Clin Endosc 2025;58(2):285-290.   Published online January 2, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5946/ce.2024.097
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Background
/Aims: Optimization of bowel preparation for small bowel capsule endoscopy (SBCE) is debated. Guidelines recommend 2 L of iso-osmolar polyethylene glycol (PEG) to improve SBCE visibility. We compared the efficacy of the standard 2 L PEG solution with a 1 L PEG plus ascorbate (PEG-ASC) preparation, which has already been established for large-bowel preparation.
Methods
Between October 2020 and February 2022, patients undergoing SBCE were assigned to receive 2 L PEG or 1 L PEG-ASC bowel preparation on an even- or odd-day basis. Bowel cleanliness was evaluated using the small bowel mucosal visibility scoring system (SBMVSS).
Results
Following propensity score matching using a random forest method, two comparable populations of patients treated with 2 L PEG (n=74, male 41%, 53±17 years) and 1 L PEG-ASC (n=74, male 42%, 55±21 years) were obtained from the original cohort of 221 consecutive SBCE patients. Our results showed a trend towards more frequent adequate mucosal visibility with 1 L PEG-ASC compared to 2 L PEG (small bowel mucosal visibility ≥2 in all three small bowel tertiles, p=0.07), as per the SBMVSS score. No significant differences were observed in the diagnostic yield (p=1.00), visibility score=9 (p=0.85), SBCE completeness (p=0.33), or adequate mucosal visibility in each tertile (p=0.61, p=0.74, and p=0.70 for the first, second, and third tertiles, respectively).
Conclusions
Our study suggests the non-inferiority of the 1 L PEG-ASC solution over the standard 2 L PEG for SBCE preparation.
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Impact of contrast dye submucosal pre-lifting on cold snare resection of small polyps: an Italian randomized observational trial
Ramona Schiumerini, Paola Baccarini, Adele Fornelli, Davide Allegri, Francesca Lodato, Alessia Gazzola, Pasquale Apolito, Nunzio P. Longo, Anna M. Polifemo, Franca Patrizi, Federica Buonfiglioli, Stefania Ghersi, Marco Bassi, Liza Ceroni, Antonella Ghetti, Giulio Fonti, Vincenzo Cennamo
Clin Endosc 2025;58(2):291-302.   Published online February 24, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5946/ce.2024.113
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Background
/Aims: Small polyps are the most frequently detected lesions during colonoscopy, with an incomplete resection rate of 6.8% to 15.9%. This study aimed to improve small polyp cold snare resection radicality using submucosal contrast dye pre-lifting (PL+CSP).
Methods
This single-center, prospective, randomized controlled trial compared the standard cold snare polypectomy technique (PL-CSP) with PL+CSP to evaluate endoscopic and histological complete resection rates, adverse events, procedural times, and polyp retrieval failure rates.
Results
In 143 patients consecutively enrolled, 186 small polyps were detected and randomly assigned following a 1:1 ratio to the PL-CSP (n=97, 51.6%) and PL+CSP (n=90, 48.4%) techniques. Endoscopic (p=0.97) and histologic (p=0.23) complete resection rates did not differ significantly even in univariate analysis. The intraprocedural bleeding rate was significantly higher in the PL+CSP group as confirmed by the univariate analysis (35.8% vs. 8.3%, p<0.001). The polyps retrieval failure rates were similar (p=0.83). Procedural time was significantly longer for PL+CSP (median time, 75 vs. 45 seconds; p<0.001), without impacting colonoscopy withdrawal time (p=0.215).
Conclusions
PL+CSP of small polyps did not improve endoscopic and histological complete resection rates and polyp sample retrieval. PL+CSP had higher rates of intraprocedural bleeding and was “time-consuming”.
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Ex vivo cholangioscopy in liver grafts: a novel technique to assess the biliary tree during organ preservation and machine perfusion: a experimental non-clinical study
Mark Ly, Ngee-Soon Lau, Joanna Huang, Hayden Ly, Kasper Ewenson, Nicole Mestrovic, Paul Yousif, Ken Liu, Avik Majumdar, Geoffrey McCaughan, Michael Crawford, Carlo Pulitano
Clin Endosc 2025;58(2):303-310.   Published online March 4, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5946/ce.2024.099
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Background
/Aims: Biliary complications are a leading cause of morbidity after liver transplantation, but can be reduced using real-time assessment of the biliary tree. This study described a novel technique for performing ex vivo cholangioscopy during cold static storage and normothermic machine perfusion (NMP) to assess the biliary tree before liver transplantation.
Methods
Human donor livers, which were considered unsuitable for transplantation, were perfused at 36ºC using a modified commercial ex vivo perfusion system. Ex vivo cholangioscopy was performed using a SpyGlass Discover system. Cholangioscopy was performed during cold static storage and after 12 hours in NMP. Bile duct biopsies and confocal microscopy were performed.
Results
Ex vivo cholangioscopy was performed on eight grafts. During cold static storage, luminal debris was visualized throughout the biliary tree. After 12 hours of reperfusion, the bile ducts appeared hyperemic, heterogeneous, and mottled. Confocal microscopy confirmed perfusion of biliary microvasculature.
Conclusions
We describe the first use of ex vivo cholangioscopy to assess the biliary tree before liver transplantation. This real-time technique can be used to assess biliary trees during cold static storage and NMP. In addition, cholangioscopy-based interventions can be used to better assess intrahepatic bile ducts.
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Safety and efficacy of trans-afferent loop endoscopic ultrasound-guided pancreaticojejunostomy for post pancreaticoduodenectomy anastomotic stricture using the forward-viewing echoendoscope: a retrospective study from Japan
Ahmed Sadek, Kazuo Hara, Nozomi Okuno, Shin Haba, Takamichi Kuwahara, Toshitaka Fukui, Minako Urata, Takashi Kondo, Yoshitaro Yamamoto, Kenneth Tachi
Clin Endosc 2025;58(2):311-319.   Published online August 26, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5946/ce.2024.089
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Background
/Aims: Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided pancreatic duct drainage is a well-established procedure for managing pancreaticojejunostomy anastomotic strictures (PJAS) post-Whipple surgery. In this study, we examined the effectiveness and safety of EUS-guided pancreaticojejunostomy (EUS-PJS).
Methods
This retrospective, single-arm study was performed at Aichi Cancer Center Hospital on 10 patients who underwent EUS-guided pancreaticojejunostomy through the afferent jejunal loop using a forward-viewing echoendoscope when endoscopic retrograde pancreatography failed. Our primary endpoint was technical success rate, defined as successful stent insertion. The secondary endpoints were early and late adverse events.
Results
A total of 10 patients underwent EUS-PJS between February 2019 and October 2023. The technical success rate was 100%. The median procedure time was 23.5 minutes. No remarkable early or late adverse events related to the procedure, except for fever, occurred in two patients. The median follow-up duration was 9.5 months, and the median number of stent exchanges was two. A stent-free state was achieved in three patients.
Conclusions
EUS-PJS for PJAS management after pancreaticoduodenectomy appears to be an effective and safe procedure with the potential advantages of fewer reinterventions and the creation of a permanent drainage fistula.

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Clin Endosc 2025;58(2):327-330.   Published online February 19, 2025
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Clin Endosc 2025;58(2):331-333.   Published online February 27, 2025
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