Efficacy and safety of endoscopic ultrasound-guided gallbladder drainage without dilation by using a 0.035-inch stiff guidewire.

ABSTRACT: Endoscopic ultrasound-guided gallbladder drainage for patients with cholecystitis and high surgical risk is commonly performed by dilating the fistula before inserting the delivery sheath; however, this carries an increased risk of peritonitis. To overcome this problem, we developed a new technique that did not require dilation, using a 0.035-inch stiff guidewire, and retrospectively evaluated the efficacy and safety of this technique. This retrospective case series report collected data on non-surgical patients who underwent endoscopic ultrasound-guided gallbladder drainage for various indications at Steel Memorial Muroran Hospital between November 2020 and October 2022. A total of 71 patients were included (mean age 83 ± 7.6 years; 33 women and 38 men). Breakthrough of the delivery sheat

SUBMITTER: Ono M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10771226 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature