Endoscopic gastroenteric anastomosis using magnets.

Background: Current management of malignant obstruction of the upper digestive tract includes surgical gastrointestinal bypass or endoscopic insertion of self-expandable metal stents. The safety, efficacy, and long-term patency rates of anastomoses created using the novel technique of endoscopic gastroenteric anastomosis using magnets (EGAM) are evaluated in this study.

Patients And Methods: 15 patients (13 men, 2 women; mean age 64.

[Complications of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography].

Introduction: Endoscopic sphincterotomy (ES) is commonly used to remove bile-duct stones and to treat other problems. We prospectively investigated complications and mortality of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP).

Patients And Methods: Between june 6, 1998 and june 6, 1999 553 ERCP were performed in our centers.