529 lumen apposing metal stents (lams) are superior to balloon dilation or self-expanding metal stents (sems) in the management of anastomotic strictures of the gastrointestinal tract: a large, multicenter study

Endoscopic management of post-surgical anastomotic strictures of the gastrointestinal (GI) lumen remains a challenge. Traditional management options include balloon/bougie dilation, steroid injection, incisional therapy, and placement of self-expanding metals stents (SEMS). Recently, the placement of short, fully-covered lumen apposing metal stents (LAMS) has become an attractive treatment option for the management of short anastomotic strictures. The aim of this study is to examine the outcomes of the use of LAMS in the management of anastomotic GI strictures compared to traditional modalities.

Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - May 30, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Antonio R. Cheesman, Nikhil A. Kumta, Satish Nagula, Dennis Yang, Peter Draganov, Vikas Khullar, Donevan R. Westerveld, Lionel S. D'Souza, Jonathan M. Buscaglia, Michael P. Croglio, David L. Carr-Locke, Petros C. Benias, Praneet Korrapati, Patrick Yachims Tags: Oral abstract Source Type: research