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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