Clinical Endoscopy

Safety of endoscopic ultrasound-guided hepaticogastrostomy in patients with malignant biliary obstruction and ascites: Tsukasa Yasuda, Kazuo Hara, Nobumasa Mizuno, Shin Haba, Takamichi Kuwahara, Nozomi Okuno, Yasuhiro Kuraishi, Takafumi Yanaidani, Sho Ishikawa, Masanori Yamada, Toshitaka Fukui; Clin Endosc 2024;57(2):246-252. Published online September 7, 2023; DOI: https://doi.org/10.5946/ce.2023.075

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Background
/Aims: Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided hepaticogastrostomy (EUS-HGS) is useful for patients with biliary cannulation failure or inaccessible papillae. However, it can lead to serious complications such as bile peritonitis in patients with ascites; therefore, development of a safe method to perform EUS-HGS is important. Herein, we evaluated the safety of EUS-HGS with continuous ascitic fluid drainage in patients with ascites.
Methods
Patients with moderate or severe ascites who underwent continuous ascites drainage, which was initiated before EUS-HGS and terminated after the procedure at our institution between April 2015 and December 2022, were included in the study. We evaluated the technical and clinical success rates, EUS-HGS-related complications, and feasibility of re-intervention.
Results
Ten patients underwent continuous ascites drainage, which was initiated before EUS-HGS and terminated after completion of the procedure. Median duration of ascites drainage before and after EUS-HGS was 2 and 4 days, respectively. Technical success with EUS-HGS was achieved in all 10 patients (100%). Clinical success with EUS-HGS was achieved in 9 of the 10 patients (90 %). No endoscopic complications such as bile peritonitis were observed.
Conclusions
In patients with ascites, continuous ascites drainage, which is initiated before EUS-HGS and terminated after completion of the procedure, may prevent complications and allow safe performance of EUS-HGS.

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A Rare Fatal Bile Peritonitis after Malposition of Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided 5-Fr Naso-Gallbladder Drainage: Tae Hyung Kim, Hyun Jin Bae, Seung Goun Hong; Clin Endosc 2020;53(1):97-100. Published online September 3, 2019; DOI: https://doi.org/10.5946/ce.2019.032

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Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided gallbladder (GB) drainage has recently emerged as a more feasible treatment than percutaneous transhepatic GB drainage for acute cholecystitis. In EUS-guided cholecystostomies in patients with distended GBs without pericholecystic inflammation or prominent wall thickening, a needle puncture with tract dilatation is often difficult. Guidewires may slip during the insertion of thin and flexible drainage catheters, which can also cause the body portion of the catheter to be unexpectedly situated and prolonged between the GB and intestines because the non-inflamed distended GB is fluctuant. Upon fluoroscopic examination during the procedure, the position of the abnormally coiled catheter may appear to be correct in patients with a distended stomach. We experienced such an adverse event with fatal bile peritonitis in a patient with GB distension suggestive of malignant bile duct stricture. Fatal bile peritonitis then occurred. Therefore, the endoscopist should confirm the indications for cholecystostomy and determine whether a distended GB is a secondary change or acute cholecystitis.

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Abstract PDF: Stercoral perforation of the colon is a rare disease. Yet, in recent times, the number of reported cases has increased because of the growing elderly population. Stercoral perforation of the colon usually occurs in the elderly or bedridden patients with chronic constipation. Stercoral perforation may cause a massive hemorrhage or peritonitis. The prognosis of stercoral perforation is poor, as the reported postoperative mortality is 35∼40%. So, early diagnosis and proper treatment are very important for improving survival. However, making an early diagnosis may be difficult because of the nonspecific initial symptoms. We experienced a case of stercoral perforation that was diagnosed by colonoscopy. The defect was in the sigmoid colon, and it was covered with peritoneum. The patient completely recovered after resection and anastomosis of the perforated colon. We report here on this case with a review of the relevant literature. (Korean J Gastrointest Endosc 2011;42:311-314)

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A Case of Gastro-colic Fistula with Peritonitis Due to Ingested Magnets: Yong Duck Cho, M.D., Young Woon Chang, M.D., Chang Hyun Cho, M.D., Young Hwangbo, M.D., Jaejoon Shim, M.D., Jae Young Jang, M.D., Hyo Jong Kim, M.D. and Byung Ho Kim, M.D.; Korean J Gastrointest Endosc 2010;41(3):168-171. Published online September 30, 2010

Abstract PDF: The ingestion of a foreign body is common in children. But in adults, especially in those who have a mental illness, dysphagia, and consciousness disorders often occur. If a patient ingests more than two magnets, he can develop numerous complications such as bowel necrosis, perforation, and fistula formation. Here we report a case of a 32-year-old patient with gastro-colic fistula and peritonitis following ingestion of multiple magnets. In accidental ingestion of multiple magnets, early exploration should be considered. (Korean J Gastrointest Endosc 2010;41:168-171)

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Two Cases of Unusual Infectious Peritonitis Mimicking Peritoneal Carcinomatosis of Early Gastric Cancer: Seung Bum Lee, M.D., Ho June Song, M.D., Suk Won Choi, M.D., Hoon Yu, M.D., Jeong Hoon Lee, M.D., Hwoon-Yong Jung, M.D. and Jin-Ho Kim, M.D.; Korean J Gastrointest Endosc 2010;41(2):102-107. Published online August 30, 2010

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A Case of Protein Loosing Enteropathy Associated with Pseudomembranous Colitis in a Patient with Peritonitis: Gyoun Hong Kwon, M.D., Dong Heo, M.D., Hyun Seung Lee, M.D., Yong Gun Jo, M.D., Bong Jin Kim, M.D., Jee Yeon Kim, M.D. and Yong Mock Bae, M.D.; Korean J Gastrointest Endosc 2008;37(3):227-230. Published online September 30, 2008

Abstract PDF: Pseudomembranous colitis can be induced by the therapeutic or prophylactic use of antibiotics, and antibiotics- induced colitis has become a severe clinical problem. Protein‐loosing enteropathy is associated with an abnormal, excessive loss of serum proteins into the gastrointestinal tract, and this leads to hypoproteinemia, including hypoalbuminemia, edema and diarrhea. We present here a case of protein‐loosing enteropathy that was induced by pseudomembranous colitis, and this was induced by the use of antibiotics. Patients with chronic renal disease and peritonitis show hypoalbuminemia and edema. We experienced a patient who displayed edema, hypoalbuminemia, diarrhea and a fever for several days after the use for antibiotics for treating his peritonitis. We made the diagnosis of protein-loosing enteropathy complicated by psuedomembranous colitis. In a patient with peritonitis, uncontrolled edema and diarrhea, and the patient's hypoalbuminemia is continued, we must consider the possibility that the patient has protein-loosing enteropathy, and we should examine the total protein level and the Ձ1‐antitrypsin clearance. (Korean J Gastrointest Endosc 2008; 37:227-230)

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