EUS-directed transgastric ERCP: Why so on EDGE?

EUS-directed transgastric ERCP (EDGE) has become a viable therapeutic option in patients with Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) anatomy, especially in patients with a history of cholecystectomy.1,2 This technique seems to have overcome the suboptimal efficacy of enteroscopy-assisted ERCP and the safety issues concerning laparoscopy-assisted ERCP, respectively.2-5

Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - November 17, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Michiel Bronswijk, Giuseppe Vanella, Diederik Persyn, Schalk Van der Merwe Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research