Guidelines for EUS-Guided Gastroenterostomy Standardized

A consensus among experts highlights vital technical practices for EUS-guided gastroenterostomy (EUS-GE) that can improve patient outcomes in gastric outlet obstruction.

  • 31 key statements were approved, showing strong agreement on essentials like fluoroscopy and managing complications.
  • Over 90% consensus on sedation, patient positioning, and saline use as a distension solution.

Surgeons should adopt these recommendations to enhance procedural safety and effectiveness.

  • Areas with limited agreement signal future research needs to refine techniques.

Journal Article by Vanella G, Leone R (…) Arcidiacono PG et 20 al. in Gastrointest Endosc

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