EUS-Guided Gallbladder Drainage Effective for Symptomatic Cholelithiasis

Endoscopic ultrasound-guided gallbladder drainage (EUS-GBD) is a safe and effective option for nonoperative candidates with symptomatic cholelithiasis without cholecystitis.

  • Complete gallstone clearance achieved in 100% of patients; 87% cleared in one treatment.
  • All 23 patients had technical success with LAMS placement, and no procedure-related adverse events occurred.
  • No symptom recurrence noted over a mean follow-up of 9 months.

Consider EUS-GBD for managing gallstones in patients unfit for surgery.

Journal Article by Okanlawon A, Burlen J (…) Han S et 9 al. in Gastrointest Endosc

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