Endoscopic ultrasound-guided gastroenterostomy: a review.

ABSTRACT: Gastric outlet obstruction (GOO) occurs due to anatomic blockage of the stomach or duodenum. GOO typically manifests with symptoms such as early satiety, nausea, vomiting, and weight loss, due to either underlying benign or malignant causes. Historically, the gold standard for managing GOO has been surgical gastrojejunostomy. However, this approach comes with considerable drawbacks including prolonged recovery times and the necessity for suitable surgical candidates. Endoscopically placed self-expanding metal stents emerged as a notable advancement in palliating symptoms associated with GOO. However, their long-term efficacy is hindered by the frequent occurrence of stent occlusion, necessitating the need for further intervention. Most recently, endoscopic ultrasound guided gastroenterosto

SUBMITTER: Golikov E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11811553 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature