Endoscopic gastroenterostomy: techniques and review

We describe five different techniques to performing EUS-GE. Early studies show excellent efficacy. Stent misdeployment/displacement is the most frequent relevant adverse event. Prospective and preferably randomized trials with comparison to endoluminal enteral stents and surgical gastroenterostomy are needed.
Source: Current Opinion in Gastroenterology - Category: Gastroenterology Tags: ENDOSCOPY: Edited by Anthony Kalloo Source Type: research