ASGE Endoscopy Live: Interventional EUS and Endo-Hepatology (On-Demand) | July 2023-7-13-23 Endoscopy Live Case Demonstration 2

7-13-23 Endoscopy Live Case Demonstration 2 - Brigham and Womens

Video Transcription

Video Summary

In the video, Dr. Chris Thompson from Brigham and Women's Hospital demonstrates an EUS-guided gastroenterostomy. The patient is an 83-year-old female with metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma who presented with symptoms of nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. After determining that surgical options were not feasible, the team plans for EUS-guided gastroenterostomy for palliative management of the malignant gastric outlet obstruction. Dr. Thompson explains the equipment being used, including the Fuji Arittia 850 and the 740UT therapeutic echo endoscope. He discusses the importance of finding a suitable target for the procedure and the steps taken to ensure proper placement of the stent. He also addresses questions from the audience, including the use of wires, dilation of the stent, and the benefits of prone positioning for the procedure. Overall, the video provides a detailed overview of the EUS-guided gastroenterostomy procedure and highlights its benefits as a palliative treatment option for patients with malignant gastric outlet obstruction.

Asset Subtitle

EUS-guided gastroenterostomy
Endoscopist: Dr. Christopher Thompson

Keywords

EUS-guided gastroenterostomy

Brigham and Women's Hospital

metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma

nausea

vomiting

abdominal pain