EUS-ENDOSCOPIC ULTRASOUND GUIDED RECANALIZATION OF A COMPLETE ESOPHAGEAL STRICTURE

ENDOSCOPIC ULTRASOUND GUIDED RECANALIZATION OF A COMPLETE ESOPHAGEAL STRICTURE

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In this video, the case of a 34-year-old male with long-standing gastroesophageal reflux disease and recurrent esophageal strictures is presented. The patient had dysphagia and previously underwent balloon dilation and G-tube placement. Upper endoscopy revealed a blocked esophagus without a clear opening for dilation. The interventional endoscopy team attempted to recanalize the esophagus using water irrigation through the G-tube and subsequently placed a luminoposing metal stent to reopen the passage. This procedure was successful, allowing the patient to regain weight and tolerate a soft diet. The video concludes that endoscopic ultrasound-guided recanalization with luminoposing metal stents is a safe and effective alternative to surgery for complete esophageal strictures.<br />Credits: None mentioned

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Keywords

gastroesophageal reflux disease

esophageal strictures

balloon dilation

G-tube placement

endoscopic ultrasound-guided recanalization