Effectiveness of endoscopic ultrasound-guided simple puncture-aspiration (non-stenting) in the management of abdominal collections.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Endoscopic management of abdominal collections includes endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided transmural drainage, transpapillar via endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), and EUS-guided simple puncture-aspiration (SPA). The latter is little reported, and there are some doubts about its real usefulness.

Objectives

The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of EUS-guided SPA as a first-line approach for treatment in selected abdominal collections.

Design

Retrospective observational study performed in two tertiary centers (Barcelona area).

Methods

Inclusion of all consecutive patients with abdominal collections that underwent EUS-guided SPA from July 2007 to July 2021. The decision was based on endoscopist criteria and collectio

SUBMITTER: Velasquez-Rodriguez JG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11526220 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature