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  • Title: Endoscopic Ultrasound Guided Choledocho-Enterostomy by Using Lumen Apposing Metal Stent in Patients with Failed Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography: A Literature Review.
    Author: Jain D, Shah M, Patel U, Sharma A, Singhal S.
    Journal: Digestion; 2018; 98(1):1-10. PubMed ID: 29672294.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) has been the cornerstone in the management of malignant jaundice to provide symptomatic relief and/or to allow chemotherapy. Difficult biliary cannulation or the presence of concomitant duodenal obstruction may lead to its failure. METHOD: An extensive English literature search was done via PubMed and Google Scholar to identify 13 peer-reviewed original articles. RESULTS: Of 92 patients, 98.9% (91/92) successfully underwent EUS-guided biliary drainage by placement of a lumen-apposing metal stent (LAMS) across extrahepatic biliary tree and small bowel. Although technically challenging, a similar technical success was noted for patients with limited dilation of extrahepatic biliary tree (less than 1 cm) and altered gastrointestinal anatomy (Roux-en-Y, Whipple, or Billroth II). Of 91 patients, 98.9% (90/91) had clinical success. Procedure complications included perforation (2/92; 2.2%) and bleeding (1/92; 1.1%). Stent complications included obstruction (7/91; 7.7%), and migration (1/91; 1.1%) with all responding to endoscopic debridement of food or tumor, placement of plastic pigtail stent through the LAMS, or replacement with a new stent. No procedure-related mortality was noted. CONCLUSION: In the hands of an expert, EUS-guided biliary drainage with the use of LAMS is an efficacious and safe option for patients with distal malignant biliary stricture, not amenable to ERCP.
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